The International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) is an independent members organisation working with leading multinational companies on the responsible business agenda. Our goal is to ‘inspire business leaders to help build a sustainable world.’
IBLF has led the field in promoting the role of business leadership in development for over two decades. We identify critical emerging issues around growth, sustainability and corporate responsibility, and work with leaders to inspire and drive change across their organisations and networks.
"IBLF has its radar set to identify exactly what is out there that is going to have a broad impact on business, engaging companies to understand the issue and participate in the solution"
Paul Walsh, CEO of Diageo
Since our inception in 1990 by HRH The Prince of Wales and our late founding CEO Robert Davies, we have provided a neutral, ‘safe space’ for companies, governments and organisations to exchange viewpoints constructively and take collective action.
IBLF is supported by a network of over 85 companies from Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East and more than 200 affiliated organisations worldwide. Headquartered in London, we also have active regional offices in Moscow, Mumbai and Beijing.
WHAT DO WE DO?
- Challenge business leaders via discussion and debate and engage companies in core sustainability issues
- Convene global and local events spanning leadership forums, high-level roundtables, workshops and peer group networks
- Catalyse collective action projects and cross-sector partnerships among business, government and civil society
OUR PROGRAMMES
IBLF believes that traditional growth will soon be hampered as we run into limitations in natural resource and human capacity. Forward looking companies need to find new ways of doing business and redefine growth in order to not just survive, but thrive. We consider three approaches in this arena - Smart Growth, Inclusive Growth and Responsible Growth, underpinned by leadership and collaboration.
THE IBLF TEAM
Over the past two decades, IBLF has become widely respected for its neutrality, thought leadership and reach. The organisation is led by its CEO Clare Melford and a dynamic, diverse team with expertise across industry sectors. We are governed by a Board of Trustees comprising top-level executives providing international balance and perspective.
GLOBAL IMPACT
IBLF's network includes not only companies that are leaders in their sectors, but also a wide range of partners including government bodies, the UN and the World Bank, NGOs and the public sector to create an ‘enabling environment’ for business. Additionally, we hold a long-term relationship with regional affiliates and networks across the world.
GOVERNANCE
International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England 2552695. Registered Charity No. 1024119. Registered Office of 15-16 Cornwall Terrace, NW1 4QP which is also our postal address. In the US, we are registered as a 501(c) 3 and a company limited by guarantee.
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