Earth’s changing climate has big implications for individuals, businesses, and policy makers. This collection draws together articles and reports on physical climate risk, sustainability, the energy transition, and approaches to face up to the challenges brought on by climate change.
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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.
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The hard stuff: Navigating the physical realities of the energy transition
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The energy transition is a physical transformation in its early stages. What challenges lie ahead?
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Ten key requirements for a systemic approach to climate adaptation
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Civilization has been built on a foundation of climate stability that no longer exists. Adaptation is now as important as mitigation,...
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An affordable, reliable, competitive path to net zero
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A successful net-zero transition will require achieving not one objective but four. We offer a guide to getting it right.
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What is the global stocktake?
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The global stocktake is an assessment of progress made toward mitigating global warming since the Paris Agreement in 2015. The results from the first-ever global stocktake were discussed at COP28.
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What is COP?
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COP refers to the United Nations’ annual conference on climate change. Its 29th meeting, COP29, is scheduled to begin November 11, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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What is net zero?
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Net zero is an ideal state where the amount of greenhouse gases released into the Earth’s atmosphere is equal to the amount removed. Emission removal and reduction through decarbonization efforts are needed to reach net zero.
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Why a stable climate is important for our businesses and our lives
McKinsey Global Institute senior fellow Mekala Krishnan explains how climate impacts are nearer than you might think.
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CO2 removal solutions: A buyer’s perspective
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As climate change impact becomes increasingly apparent, the adoption of decarbonization commitments is accelerating. Companies are acting rapidly and decisively to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and neutralize residual emissions.
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Delivering the climate technologies needed for net zero
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Developing and deploying climate technologies is critical for the world’s net-zero agenda. Growth could await businesses willing to innovate quickly and to collaborate across value chains.
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Innovating to net zero: An executive’s guide to climate technology
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Advanced technologies are critical to stopping climate change—and the drive to develop and scale them is accelerating. Here are five themes that could attract $2 trillion of annual investment by 2025.
Our Climate Change Experts
Mekala Krishnan
McKinsey Global Institute PartnerBoston
Leads the McKinsey Global Institute’s research on topics related to sustainable and inclusive growth, including climate risk...
Alexis Trittipo
PartnerNew York
Leads our global climate analytics work and serves companies on climate risk, resilience, and adaptation
Yuito Yamada
Senior PartnerTokyo
Serves as Japan’s leader for McKinsey Sustainability—the firm’s global client service platform to help all industry sectors achieve...
Emma Parry
PartnerLondon
Leader of the Strategy & Corporate Finance Practice in the United Kingdom; helps public- and private-sector clients set sustainable...
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Forward Thinking on funding a clean world with Ann Mettler
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A leader on funding Europe’s energy transition talks about the three Ss that are necessary: speed, scale, and simplicity....
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Author Talks: What will it take to save the planet?
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In his new book, Siddarth Shrikanth argues that the economic case for protecting nature is well known. Focusing on the intrinsic...
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How a global components manufacturer built an ambitious carbon reduction roadmap
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Danfoss is working to decarbonize the supply chain for some of the world’s most emission-heavy sectors with the help of McKinsey....
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Seeing nature differently: How businesses are waking up
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Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, co-chairperson of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, discusses the urgency of reorienting...
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Nature in the balance: What companies can do to restore natural capital
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Specific corporate actions, many with a positive return on investment, could help reverse the trend of the depletion of natural...
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A blueprint for scaling voluntary carbon markets to meet the climate challenge
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The trading of carbon credits can help companies—and the world—meet ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Here...
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Global Energy Perspective 2023
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In an evolving energy landscape, our Global Energy Perspective 2023 provides insights into long-term trends that will shape the energy transition.
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Investors want to hear from companies about the value of sustainability
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Investors want companies to sharpen their equity story and clarify the value of their sustainability initiatives. Here’s what...
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Climate investing: Continuing breakout growth through uncertain times
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Investments in climate technology are still increasing, defying the headwinds that affected most capital markets. We identify...
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Financing the net-zero transition: From planning to practice
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Financial institutions will play a leading role in the transition to a net-zero economy. To maximize the opportunity, they must...
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Five key action areas to put Europe’s energy transition on a more orderly path
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To fulfill its ambitious net-zero agenda, the European Union would need to significantly increase the speed and scale of the...
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Toward a more orderly US energy transition: Six key action areas
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The US drive to decarbonize is at an inflection point. Critical actions could accelerate the transition while enhancing energy...
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Decarbonising India: Charting a pathway for sustainable growth
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This will be a decisive decade. With intentional action, India can accelerate decarbonisation at scale while pursuing economic...
From the New at McKinsey blog
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McKinsey implements global carbon fee on all air travel
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Worldwide carbon fee will apply to all air travel to help fund and accelerate the firm’s decarbonization efforts.
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Investing in nature: Building local economies through conservation
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Through work with private sector and government clients, McKinsey is leading with technology to innovate and conserve natural...
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McKinsey’s new Sustainability Academy helps clients upskill workers for the net-zero transition
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The new program, designed by consultants from McKinsey Sustainability and learning experts from McKinsey Academy, helps companies...
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