November 2016
McKinsey on Sustainability & Resource Productivity, Number 4
This publication offers some ideas about whether—and how—the global economy can be nudged onto a less resource-intensive path toward sustainable growth.
Articles in this issue
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The future of second-generation biomass
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To make bioconversion commercially competitive, the industry needs swift advances.
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Starting at the source: Sustainability in supply chains
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By working closely with their suppliers, consumer companies can lessen their environmental and social impact and position themselves for strong growth.
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Energy 2050: Insights from the ground up
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How will the world satisfy its need for energy? McKinsey research offers a perspective.
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Taking conservation finance to scale
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Environmental projects are woefully underfunded. Improving their risk-return profiles and structuring larger investment products could unlock private capital to narrow the gap.
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How solar energy can (finally) create value
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The market for solar power is growing faster than ever, but profitability has been lagging. The keys to improvement are better capital and operational efficiency.
Interview
Rolling along: Bicycles, mobility, and the future of cities
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In an interview, Jay Walder of Motivate discusses how new services and technology are changing how city residents are getting around.
Interview - McKinsey Quarterly
Toward a circular economy in food
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The French food and water company Danone has a history of environmental awareness. In this interview with McKinsey partner Clarisse Magnin, CEO Emmanuel Faber discusses his commitment to resource efficiency.
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The new economics of energy storage
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Energy storage can make money right now. Finding the opportunities requires digging into real-world data.
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