While important strides were made—built on robust action and negotiation agendas—plenty of critical work remains in realizing the ambitions and vision set forth at the conference. Our latest Executive Perspectives issue explores what was accomplished at COP28, the challenges that remain, and the important momentum that must be sustained to achieve a more sustainable future.
Export industries in developing nations are ill prepared for ESG-linked regulations issued by Brussels. Without urgent action, many companies risk being shut out of key markets.
Our guide to the UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) Disclosure Framework outlines why businesses should complete transition plans now and the five key factors of success.
The EU Commission just published a proposal for a Green Claims Directive that aims to create a harmonised set of rules on the substantiation and communication of green claims.
A technology revolution in chemicals will enable companies to transform captured CO2 into green compounds that can replace hydrocarbons in everything from plastics to fuels.
As a coming generation of large biomanufacturing facilities slashes costs, sustainable materials made from organisms based on nature’s design principles are poised to go mainstream.
Hamid Maher explains the importance of AI when tackling climate change, helping decision-makers take action by forecasting both immediate and long-term hazards. This content was paid for by Boston Consulting Group and produced in partnership with the Financial Times Commercial department.
AI has huge potential to mitigate emissions, build resilience, and unlock breakthroughs in climate science. How can leaders maximize its benefits while minimizing its risks?
A recent global survey reveals that insights gained from assessing sustainability topics are crucial for preserving and enhancing the value of M&A deals.
A conversation with BCG’s Amine Benayad on the role of financial institutions in solving the climate transition and just transition.
M&A and investment decision makers must consider the integral connection between a company's sustainability practices and its future performance.
The imperative for adaptation and resilience investment has always been clear. Now, finally, so is the business case.
Next-generation soil carbon sequestration supercharges biological and chemical processes that naturally occur in the soil, helping corporate efforts to get to net zero and mitigate climate change.
Worldwide consumption of refined grains contributes significantly to diet-related disease and malnutrition. Production of these grains creates serious environmental damage. A powerful antidote to these problems is fortified whole grains.
Regenerative agriculture is one of the most effective ways to lower Denmark’s CO2e footprint and improve the sustainability of its agriculture sector.
Nature is at the heart of the COP28 agenda, and businesses are already working to become nature positive.
More than two-thirds of US consumers are considering buying an electric vehicle. Can OEMs meet their price and performance needs while still making a profit?
The transport sector is a major source of global greenhouse gas emissions. Three actions can deliver its decarbonization.
This vast sustainability ecosystem presents an immense opportunity for information services providers. Here’s how they can find the right niche.
In addition to the impact on individuals, global warming is causing strain on the health system, higher economic costs, and mounting claims for health insurers.
Recent macroeconomic headwinds have slowed investment and dealmaking in private infrastructure, but new investment is primed to grow, with strong and stable results likely.
The BCG-WEF report explores how companies can gain competitive advantage by turning the net-zero challenge into a business opportunity.
The imperative for adaptation and resilience investment has always been clear. Now, finally, so is the business case.
The hard realities of climate change are driving rapid technological progress–and growing market demand—for systems that permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
