Our Legacy: From Forum to Global Partner

Founded on Foresight Over 24 years ago, a visionary group of Zimbabwean business leaders formed the Environmental Forum of Zimbabwe. Driven by a shared concern for our natural resources, they sought to encourage a phased implementation of environmental management programs across the private sector.

Evolution of Purpose As global priorities shifted, so did we. In line with international thinking, we broadened our agenda beyond environmental protection to embrace the Three Pillars of Sustainability:

1. Economic Growth: Driving profitable, long-term business value.

2. Ecological Balance: Protecting and restoring our natural environment.

3. Social Progress: Enhancing the lives of our employees and communities.

Global Alignment Today, as the Business Council for Sustainable Development Zimbabwe (BCSDZ), we operate as an autonomous body and a long-standing Global Network Partner of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Governance & Leadership

The BCSDZ is anchored by a robust governance framework, including a formal Constitution and a strict Code of Conduct.

• Board of Trustees: Provides high-level oversight and ensures adherence to our founding principles.

• The Council: Our central policy-making body, consisting of up to 12 elected representatives from our membership, meeting quarterly to set the strategic direction.

• Management Committee: Responsible for the hands-on implementation of our objectives and member services.

• Regional Reach: Our impact is nationwide, with active branches in Harare, Bulawayo, and a recently restructured branch in Mutare.

Technical Expertise

Our work is operationalized through six dedicated Technical Committees that provide deep-dive insights and regulatory guidance for our members:

• Climate Change & Emissions

• Energy Efficiency

• Environmental Management Act (EMA) Compliance

• Water Stewardship

• Waste Management & Circularity

• Sustainability & ESG Reporting