Net zero and the Nordics

Is a Nordic Silicon Valley of sustainability developing? Nordic companies lead on technological capital and are home to institutions that lead the world in sustainability research and in R&D investments as a share of GDP. This has resulted in a high proportion of climate-related patents per inhabitant and a large share of sustainable companies, say McKinsey senior partner Fredrik Dahlqvist and coauthors.

The Nordics are leading globally in terms of technological capital.

To read the article, see “Playing offense to create Nordic sustainability champions,” September 1, 2022.