Export industries in developing nations are ill prepared for ESG-linked regulations issued by Brussels. Without urgent action, many companies risk being shut out of key markets.
Recent policy developments are pushing big manufacturers to get serious about decarbonizing their operations and supply chains.
ESG regulations are growing more intricate, and businesses’ fragmented compliance efforts are proving inadequate. Companies should adopt a comprehensive approach to enable efficient risk management and reporting.
In this series, we offer a closer look at the key climate and energy features of the US Inflation Reduction Act, examining the implications, opportunities, and growth and value pools it provides, for firms in the years ahead.
When companies view sustainability as a driver—not an outcome—of digital strategy, they reap significant benefits. But they also sow them, helping the planet meet environmental goals.
Hamid Maher explains the importance of AI when tackling climate change, helping decision-makers take action by forecasting both immediate and long-term hazards. This content was paid for by Boston Consulting Group and produced in partnership with the Financial Times Commercial department.
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The field of climate finance has come a long way in recent years, but questions remain about the market for investment in climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience—even as demand for capital continues to grow.
BCG’s Greg Fischer discusses how organizations can invest for impact to create value—and at the same time, create a better world.
Private equity firms can play a critical role in relieving the biodiversity crisis. Investment opportunities abound—but so do the risks of inaction.
Corporate leaders have a pivotal role in bridging the divide between institutional sustainability commitments and day-to-day investing practices.
The global food system depends on nature, but it also contributes to its destruction. With a nature-positive approach, companies can preserve the resources necessary to ensure a healthy food supply.
BCG’s Torsten Kurth joins the World Food Programme’s Michael Dunford at the UN Water Conference to discuss the global water crisis and how businesses in every corner of the world can play an integral role in solving it.
BCG’s Dean Muruven joins the World Wide Fund for Nature’s Stuart Orr at the UN Water Conference where they discuss the crucial relationship between water and climate change and why now is the time to act.
Climate change poses a significant threat to the continent. But as global decarbonization efforts intensify, Africa could emerge as a green powerhouse.
As the auto industry continues the transformation to electric vehicles, embracing the EV battery recycling wave has become a strategic imperative.
Consumers are receptive to paying a premium for products manufactured with net zero emissions, but companies must take steps to capitalize on their willingness.
As trends in chip manufacturing threaten to significantly increase semiconductor industry CO2 output in the immediate future, companies must adopt new plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without delay.
To slash their substantial greenhouse gas emissions, chip manufacturers must focus on turning their upstream supply chain green.
To nudge consumers toward more sustainable products, companies need to gain a deep understanding of consumer needs and motivations, and then devise strategies to change buying patterns.
To meet ambitious climate goals, companies must rapidly reskill workers—and share the lessons they learn with others.
Asia is at the center of the climate crisis. But companies in the region can lead on climate and transform their business for competitive advantage.
When it comes to sustainability, senior leaders are shifting from ambition to execution—and that’s the hard part. Companies know they need to decarbonize and improve sustainability across their value chains, but often they struggle to translate that ambition into results.
