The Baltic Sea is in a critical state, and eutrophication, caused by excess nutrients in the water, is one of the major threats. Measures to limit human-caused nutrient load have been enacted, but progress has been too slow. Read report executive summary in Swedish, Finnish, and Polish.
While the “green shift” has been on Norwegian business leaders’ agenda for several years, we are now starting to see real impact. Companies are shifting their approach to sustainability from avoiding negative consequences to building competitive advantages through green efficiency (increased resource efficiency) or green growth (innovation in products or services).
The Baltic Sea is in a critical state due to eutrophication, hazardous substances and overfishing, but the region is also well positioned to find solutions. Measures to restore the health of the Baltic Sea could create up to 550,000 jobs and €32 billion in annual value added to the region by 2030, in addition to introducing “blue and green” business opportunities. The report is produced by BCG for WWF within a global pro-bono partnership.
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