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Quote of the day

“The difference between an idea and a product is that you’ve solved the problems. . . . If they can be solved, the idea transitions into becoming a thing. If they can’t, it remains an idea.”

—Jony Ive, cofounder of LoveFrom, on how an idea becomes a product in “‘The creative process is fabulously unpredictable. A great idea cannot be predicted’”

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A chart titled “The North American modular construction sector is not achieving its ambitious growth plans.” Click to open the full article on McKinsey.com.

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Enabling socially responsible sourcing throughout the supply chain

With consumer expectations rising and regulatory scrutiny intensifying, pressure is mounting on consumer-packaged goods companies to ensure their supply chains are socially responsible.

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Building value by decarbonizing the built environment

Accelerating decarbonization in the built environment is essential for a sustainable future, but industry challenges need to be addressed for solutions to scale.

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Mitigating climate change with venture capital: A conversation with Wavemaker Impact’s Steve Melhuish

The founding partner of a Southeast Asian venture capital fund explains his company’s global ambitions to create economic opportunity, promote sustainability, and reduce carbon emissions.

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