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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.
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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 eight factors for deploying capital in this resilient space.
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A radical approach to cost reduction at climate tech companies
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The single most effective way for companies to scale climate technology is to aim for cost parity with carbon-intensive alternatives.
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What would it take to scale critical climate technologies?
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Many of the climate technologies needed to achieve deep decarbonization already exist. The challenge now is accelerating innovation and scale-up to achieve technical and commercial breakthroughs.
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A net-zero reality check
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Optimists, pessimists—who’s right? New research breaks down the physical realities slowing our progress toward net zero: what’s simpler, what’s tough, and what’s vital to transforming our energy system successfully.
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.
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Quick takes on the business of sustainability from our experts at the forefront of today’s trends.
Live from COP29
From November 11–22, McKinsey Sustainability will host a series of virtual events livestreamed from within the COP29 Green Zone.
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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...