Cornelius Pieper

Cornelius Pieper is a managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group. He joined in 2004 and is a core member of the Industrial Goods and Social Impact practices. He co-leads BCG’s Center for Climate & Sustainability, supporting clients globally with the transition to a low-carbon economy.

At BCG, Cornelius has worked mostly with clients in engineering, machinery and components, and in the rail industry. He has deep expertise on green energy, battery technology, energy storage, and Smart Home/building technology. He serves as the global sustainability node for BCG’s Industrial Goods practice and leads our work on batteries and energy storage.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

PhD, Bonn University
MS, Bonn University

Publications and Videos

What’s Holding Back Aluminum Recycling in the US?

Understanding the challenges can help other players in the circular economy.

Let Science Be the Guide for Net-Zero Targets

Unless companies’ climate targets align with the latest science, they won’t be sufficient. Leaders must embrace bold action internally, within their value chains, and beyond.

Transforming the Steel Industry May Be the Ultimate Climate Challenge

Yet we also see a window of opportunity for those that move quickly to implement fundamental process changes and begin the transition to carbon neutrality.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words in Delivering Net Zero

By gaining deeper insights into the status and efficacy of their climate initiatives, companies can accelerate efforts across the value chain.

Value Creation in a Decarbonizing Economy

Exactly how the world will reach net zero is unknown, but at a macro level the science and economics define a pretty clear path. Given the magnitude of value at stake during the transition, many leaders are concluding that inaction may be the riskiest strategy of all.

Private Investors Must Commit as Much as Eight Times More to the Low-Carbon Economy

Which technologies are capturing private investment, where is more investment most needed, who must provide it, and how best can they make the necessary investment decisions? Find out where the smart money is headed.

The Green Tech Opportunity in Hydrogen

Hydrogen is on the verge of becoming instrumental in the fight against climate change—and providing a $200 billion revenue opportunity for machinery makers.

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The Next Generation of Climate Innovation

Companies can create business advantage and value while accelerating climate action.

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Supply Chains as a Game-Changer in the Fight Against Climate Change

Even companies with modest direct-emissions footprints can make a global impact on decarbonization by implementing nine initiatives in their supply chains.

Spurring Economic Growth Through Climate Action

BCG’s analysis indicates that the country can achieve approximately 80% of Joe Biden’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 with existing technologies—and we can reach 100% with technological innovation and carbon credits for the hardest-to-abate sectors

A New Course for Climate in the US?

President Joe Biden has proposed the most ambitious climate policy in American history. How should companies get ready for the changes that are coming?

The Case for a Circular Economy in Electric Vehicle Batteries

Recycle or reuse? That’s the decision for companies looking to profit from millions of retiring EV batteries. What’s the business case?

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