Insights on Sustainability
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Climate Transition Impact Framework (C-TIF): Planning for a sustainable and inclusive future
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The Climate Transition Impact Framework (C-TIF) can help decision makers compare the potential socioeconomic impacts of different climate action pathways.
Report
Water resilience: Closing the funding gap for utilities
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State and local leaders are well positioned to help water and wastewater utilities solve challenges in financial health, infrastructure resilience, economic development, and lives and livelihoods.
Interview
Forging sustainable steel and more: A talk with Nucor CEO Leon Topalian
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The head of the North American steel company talks about its wide-ranging business strategy—and the company culture that took him from the plant floor to CEO over his 28 years at the company.
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Rethinking your company’s clean-power strategy
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Companies seeking to invest in clean power can increase their impact and lower costs by taking a broader view—instead of focusing narrowly on their own energy use.
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Global Energy Perspective 2024
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As the global energy transition enters a new phase, our Global Energy Perspective 2024 presents a data-driven view of the possible road ahead.
Advanced industries
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How the aviation industry could help scale sustainable fuel production
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Demand for sustainable aviation fuel could outpace supply by 2030 without a significant increase in capacity. Forward-leaning aviation players use a combination of strategies to source SAF, including equity investments, to help scale the ecosystem.
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Spotlight on mobility trends
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It was another year of big changes for the mobility sector as regulation, investment patterns, consumer preferences, and technology continued to evolve.
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Industrial heat pumps: Five considerations for future growth
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Industrial heat pumps can help decarbonize the industrial sector and district heating. To develop new solutions and increase uptake, heat pump OEMs and end users can start conversations in key areas.
Featured Blog
Sustainability Blog
Quick takes on the business of sustainability from our experts at the forefront of today’s trends.
COP29 Recap
Our discussions focused on how to implement ambitious climate commitments while leading a wave of innovation and economic growth that safeguards our planet and advances sustainability.
MORE INSIGHTS
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Residential solar: Down, not out
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Declines in residential solar markets have been a hit to the industry—but its foundation is strong.
Report
Biodiversity credits: Demystifying metrics for nature markets
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This paper aims to establish a foundation for developing comparable models for measuring nature outcomes.
Report
Biodiversity credits: A guide to identify high-integrity projects
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This paper presents a practical guide for biodiversity credit buyers, offering a structured overview of ten key integrity guardrails....
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Ten tests for nature strategy
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Companies that develop and implement effective management strategies for natural capital can secure lasting advantages through...
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How data centers and the energy sector can sate AI’s hunger for power
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The growth of data centers and the adoption of AI rely on the availability of electric power. Opportunities for investors in...
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Powering the remanufacturing renaissance with AI
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AI is more accessible than ever before, and it holds untapped potential for remanufacturing players across sectors.
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Sustainable style: How fashion can reduce Tier 2 emissions
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Reducing emissions in Tier 2 production is one of the fashion industry’s most complex challenges. Six actions can help...
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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Sustainable fuels
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Spain could support the decarbonization of the transport sector by manufacturing renewable molecules and could lead as a European...
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Ingredients for the future: Bringing the biotech revolution to food
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Fermented ingredients could alter the food landscape faster than once thought. However, new business models are needed for the...
Article - McKinsey Quarterly
Beyond the start-up phase: Recipes for growth at mobility companies
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Most promising mobility start-ups fizzle out before they can scale their operations. With billions of dollars in investment at...
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Telecom emissions: How to tackle the biggest challenges
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Decarbonizing the full value chain is challenging, but 60 percent of an integrated operator’s emissions can be abated for...