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Rebecca Russell is a member of the leadership team for the global Industrial Goods practice and a core member of the Operations and People & Organization practices at Boston Consulting Group. She is also the Melbourne office lead. She has considerable experience in operational transformation and cost-out, leadership development, digital, and large-capital projects. She is currently the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) lead for industrials in Asia Pacific.

Rebecca advises her corporate and government clients on strategy, operational effectiveness, strategic and operational choices on climate action and energy transition, the best ways to invest in and deliver large CAPEX projects, and how to successfully drive large-scale change. She has spent the last ten years supporting her clients on all aspects of strategy, productivity, and transformation.

Prior to joining the firm, Rebecca was an executive in the Victorian Government's Department of Transport. She also worked in engineering and construction as a senior engineer and project manager with AECOM, and has held a number of board positions, including for Engineers Without Borders Australia and the School of Engineering at the University of Melbourne

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne
  • BE (honors), civil engineering, The University of Melbourne
  • BSc, mathematics, The University of Melbourne

Publications and Videos

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The Green Economy Represents an Opportunity to Supercharge New Zealand

Unlocking New Zealand's potential: Green economy megatrends offer opportunities in eco-tourism, sustainable construction, low-carbon energy, sustainable food, and green consumer products.
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The Lowest-Cost Path to Net Zero

By applying levers that reduce both carbon emissions and costs, industrial companies can generate savings to invest in further decarbonization initiatives.
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Methane: Today’s High-Impact Greenhouse Gas

Methane is a significant contributor to global warming—but the conventional approach to measuring the warming potential of GHGs understates its true impact.
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Australia’s Carbon Market Hits the Big Leagues

A recent review of Australia’s carbon credit system proposed changes to the safeguard mechanism form an important milestone for national carbon markets.
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Environmental Risks Go Far Beyond Climate Change

Soon, companies will be required to report and act on a much broader group of nature-related risks than climate change alone. Is your company ready?
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Climate Change in New Zealand: The Future is Electric

Electricity providers can help achieve 70% of the emissions reductions required under the country's 2050 net-zero target.
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Gauging the Risks of Raw-Material Volatility

Manufacturers can use an assessment framework to anticipate and prepare for future market disruptions.
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Managing Raw-Material Volatility

Industrial companies must quickly strengthen their ability to cope with crises and uncertainty affecting the availability of crucial supplies.
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Making Climate Scenario Analysis Work for Your Company

Climate change is increasingly recognised as one of the most material risks facing companies in any sector. Climate scenario analysis can help support risk reporting and mitigation.
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What the Industrial Goods Workforce Wants

A global survey of 16,600 industrial sector employees reveals changing attitudes about work, what’s important on the job, and the training needed to stay ahead.
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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.
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Net-Zero Trucks? Yes, It’s Possible.

The trucks used in industries like mining and agriculture burn diesel and emit a lot of CO2. Fortunately, replacement solutions exist—if companies understand the costs and benefits.
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