Sustainability and Business Building
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Playing offense to create value in the net-zero transition
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Decarbonization will reshape the economy, opening new markets and imperiling others. Now is the moment for companies to spot green growth opportunities and move boldly to take advantage.
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The net-zero transition: What it would cost, what it could bring
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This McKinsey report offers a detailed look at the economic and societal impact of the transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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The net-zero transition in the wake of the war in Ukraine: A detour, a derailment, or a different path?
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The invasion of Ukraine will, at least initially, complicate the transition path to a net-zero economy, but this tragic development could still prove to be a turning point in accelerating progress in the medium run.
Interactive - McKinsey Quarterly
The 1.5-degree challenge
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Holding warming to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels could limit the most dangerous and irreversible effects of climate change.
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Accelerating toward net zero: The green business building opportunity
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Surging demand for zero-carbon technologies, materials, and services gives companies opportunities to build new green businesses. Leaders that move quickly could see exponential growth.
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Spotting green business opportunities in a surging net-zero world
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Explore how 8 industries may transition to reach a 2050 net-zero scenario, and how organizations can respond with new green businesses that create value along the way.
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How green can green growth be?
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The transition to net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions will take trillions of dollars and several decades. Here’s how B2B leaders can extract maximum value from the journey.
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Resilience for sustainable, inclusive growth
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Resilience should be seen as the ability to deal with adversity, withstand shocks, and continuously adapt and accelerate as disruptions and crises arise over time.
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2021 global report: The state of new-business building
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Business leaders predict that by 2026, half of their revenues will come from products, services, or businesses that haven’t yet been created. Here’s how new-business building can help bridge that gap through sustainable, inclusive growth.
Interview - Learn to Leap: Green Business Building Edition
Launching net-zero businesses: Lessons from a digital leader
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Many companies are hustling to start low-carbon businesses. Ram Ramachander works at the speed of a start-up and with the backing of a corporation.
Interview - Learn to Leap: Green Business Building Edition
How quantum computing can help tackle global warming
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Quantum computing has the potential to drive the major breakthroughs needed to help solve the climate crisis. A pioneer in the field discusses how his company is seeking to harness this technology for large-scale climate-change mitigation.
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Choosing to grow: The leader’s blueprint
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Driving sustainable, inclusive growth requires the right mindset, strategy, and capabilities. Here are some steps that could help foster successful growth.
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Building a green business: Lessons from sustainability start-ups
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Green tech and climate technology companies are rapidly altering the competitive landscape. With sustainability now a business imperative, incumbents need to move quickly—or risk being left behind.