SunGard Joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development.WAYNE, Pa. -- SunGard (http://www.sungard.com), a global leader in integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. and processing solutions and the pioneer and leading provider of information availability services, today announced that it has become a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development. (WBCSD WBCSD World Business Council for Sustainable Development ). The WBCSD brings together leading international companies that share a commitment to the principles of sustainable development Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process characterized by the fulfilment of human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment indefinitely. The linkage between environment and development was globally recognized in 1980, when the International Union via economic growth, ecological growth and social progress. Members represent most major business sectors, come from all regions of the world and benefit from a global network of business councils and partner organizations. Bjorn Stigson, president of the WBCSD, said, "We are very pleased that SunGard has decided to join the WBCSD. Although knowledge-based and services companies may have a smaller carbon footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service. than industrial and manufacturing companies, the world and the communities they operate in are increasingly shaped by sustainable development issues. We hope that SunGard will join with its customers and partners to provide business leadership as a catalyst for change in the information technology sector." Cristobal Conde, president and chief executive officer of SunGard, said, "We have much to learn from organizations like the WBCSD, but also we have much to contribute. Our employees identify strongly with global social, ethical and environmental issues such as climate change, particularly because accountability is one of our core values. Increasingly, sustainability issues are influencing our customers' buying preferences and our ability to compete for and retain global talent. Taking a leadership position in sustainable development will help improve our competitiveness. We have taken the first steps to making sustainability an integral part of how we work. We now need to move from awareness to action." About the WBCSD The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 190 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development. The Council provides a platform for companies to explore sustainable development, share knowledge, experiences and best practices, and to advocate business positions on these issues in a variety of forums, working with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental in·ter·gov·ern·men·tal adj. Being or occurring between two or more governments or divisions of a government. in organizations. Members are drawn from more than 35 countries and 20 major industrial sectors. The Council also benefits from a global network of about 60 national and regional business councils and regional partners. The Council's objectives are to: * Be a leading business advocate on sustainable development; * Participate in policy development to create the right framework conditions for business to make an effective contribution to sustainable human progress; * Develop and promote the business case for sustainable development; * Demonstrate the business contribution to sustainable development solutions and share leading edge practices among members; * Contribute to a sustainable future for developing nations and nations in transition. For more information, visit www.wbcsd.org. About SunGard With annual revenue exceeding $4 billion, SunGard is a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. and the public sector. SunGard also helps information-dependent enterprises of all types to ensure the continuity of their business. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world's 50 largest financial services companies. Visit SunGard at www.sungard.com. 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