Holger Rubel

Dr. Holger Rubel leitet die Sektoren Green Energy und Sustainability bei The Boston Consulting Group und ist Kernmitglied der BCG-Praxisgruppen Energy, Industrial Goods und Strategy.

Seit er im Jahr 1997 zu BCG kam, erwarb er profunde Kenntnisse und Erfahrung entlang der Wertschöpfungskette und arbeitete mit einem breiten Spektrum von Interessengruppen zusammen, wie z. B. Anlagenherstellern, OEMs, Projektentwicklern, Versorgungsunternehmen, unabhängigen Energiedienstleistungsunternehmen und Investoren.

Die Arbeit von Holger in den Bereichen Green Energy und Sustainability führte ihn in alle Winkel der Erde, wo er Projekte für Solar- und Windenergie, Energieeffizienz und -speicherung, Biomasse und -kraftstoffe, kohlenstoffbezogene Themen und weitere Bereiche beaufsichtigte und koordinierte.

Bevor er zu BCG kam, war Holger Forschungsassistent bei der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft in Stuttgart.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

PhD, Physik und Halbleitertechnologie, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
MPhil, Physik und Mathematik, Universität Heidelberg und University of Cambridge

Publications and Videos

Crafting Xella Group’s ESG Strategy for the 2020s

The company’s approach to corporate responsibility offers powerful lessons for setting goals and sustainability reporting.

The True Cost of Food

The environmental, economic, and social costs of food aren’t included in the price. Stakeholders must account for them to limit agriculture’s adverse effects and increase its positive impact.

CIRCelligence by BCG – It´s Time to Close Our Future Resource Loops

CIRCelligence by BCG is a strategic approach that enables businesses to integrate their circular strategy into their core business strategy in a way that delivers major economic benefits and also maximizes total societal value.

Shrimp Farmers Worldwide Must Adopt Sustainable Practices—or Risk Falling Behind

Major shrimp importers are demanding sustainability and traceability. To thrive in the coming decade, producers must change the way they do business.

Die Zukunft der deutschen Landwirtschaft sichern – Denkanstöße und Szenarien für ökologische, ökonomische und soziale Nachhaltigkeit

Nachhaltigkeit in der deutschen Landwirtschaft erfordert große Umbrüche: Umweltkosten von mindestens 90 Milliarden Euro steht eine Bruttowertschöpfung von rund 21 Milliarden gegenüber.

A Circular Solution to Plastic Waste

Plastics regeneration technologies such as pyrolysis offer economically viable ways to combat this pressing environmental challenge.

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The M&A Way into Distributed Energy

Traditional power companies can no longer ignore the popularity of green energy. M&A is the quickest and most effective approach to entering this market.

How the Wind Industry Can Harness Gale-Force Change

Wind power is going mainstream. As the industry matures, it must shift from maximizing megawatts to optimizing the lifetime value of turbines and other assets.

It’s Time to Plant the Seeds of Sustainable Growth in Agriculture

Sustainable farming could be a huge opportunity for agricultural companies—but most haven’t embraced it.

The Role of Green Projects in Scaling Climate Investments

To achieve international climate goals, companies and investors must support green projects. But green projects must be financially attractive to the target investors.

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Ten Steps Toward the Circular Economy

The circular economy rethinks the traditional take-make-dispose economic model and envisions a new approach that is regenerative by design.

Will Your Offshore Wind Strategy Sink or Swim?

Policymakers could transform offshore wind into a major source of renewable energy. But this is not a given. Companies need to assess their options and plan accordingly.

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