1、What Ocean Sustainability Means for BusinessW H I T E P A P E RN O V E M B E R 2 0 2 2In collaboration with Boston Consulting GroupContentsForewordExecutive summaryIntroduction:The massive economic potential of the ocean1 Five challenges for global ocean health2 Three areas where businesses can make

2、 a difference3 The path forward:How businesses can get started ContributorsEndnotes34579141516Images:Getty Images,Unsplash 2022 World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by

3、 any information storage and retrieval system.Disclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,insight area or interaction.The findings,interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by

4、 the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum,nor the entirety of its Members,Partners or other stakeholders.What Ocean Sustainability Means for Business2ForewordPrioritizing a sustainable ocean economy will bring multiplier benefits f

5、or people,business,nature and the climate and the G20 can play a pivotal role in leading this agenda.A healthy ocean is essential for humanitys ability to live and thrive on Earth.We need it for balanced ecosystems and a stable climate;at least 50%of the worlds oxygen is produced by the ocean,and it

6、 provides nutrition for billions of people.The ocean is a critical foundation of resilient economies from millions of jobs and livelihoods to resources and energy.A thriving ocean is also the underpinning of industries such as fishing,logistics and transport as well as tourism.The influence and lead