Your Supply Chain Needs a Sustainability Strategy
Companies seeking to reduce their environmental footprint should focus on one element of their operations in particular—their global supply chains.
Companies seeking to reduce their environmental footprint should focus on one element of their operations in particular—their global supply chains.
Manufacturers can implement win-win actions in their production and logistics operations that benefit the environment and create financial value.
Consumer and investor pressure is not going away. Companies must double down on sustainability as they emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.
Companies that make sustainability a priority will gain a durable business advantage and rebuild a stronger fashion industry after COVID-19.
Global forests are worth as much as $150 trillion—nearly double the value of global stock markets. Six actions can stop their destruction and help limit climate change.
COVID-19 recovery efforts can contribute to solving two crises at once—if leaders direct recovery-focused investments toward sustainable infrastructure, green jobs, and environmental resilience.
To advance the battle, firms should focus on their underwriting and investment portfolios, internal emissions, and regulatory and reporting transparency.
Learn how government and business leaders can accelerate climate action and build a green recovery.
BCG’s Center for Climate Action
We partner with clients across the public, private, and social sectors to align their strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement with a low-carbon world. Our work is supported by BCG’s experience across all industries and capabilities and by our reach of brands.
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