Climate Policy and Regulation

The Green Industrial Revolution Is Ready to Accelerate

Recent policy developments are pushing big manufacturers to get serious about decarbonizing their operations and supply chains.

ESG Compliance in an Era of Tighter Regulation

ESG regulations are growing more intricate, and businesses’ fragmented compliance efforts are proving inadequate. Companies should adopt a comprehensive approach to enable efficient risk management and reporting.

US Inflation Reduction Act: Global Implications

In this series, we offer a closer look at the key climate and energy features of the US Inflation Reduction Act, examining the implications, opportunities, and growth and value pools it provides, for firms in the years ahead.

COP27: An Inside Perspective

Expectations were tempered by a challenging global environment, but there was still progress made in Sharm El-Sheikh—most notably on the issue of supporting those who will suffer the most from climate change.

Climate Innovation and Tech

Using Tech to Reduce Emissions—and Drive Growth

Don’t underestimate the speed of technological change. Act now to use both new and existing technologies for decarbonization—while driving growth.

How Sustainable Business Model Innovation Provides Fiscal and Environmental Opportunities

Our new model gives businesses the tools and structure they need to become industry leaders in sustainability and value creation.

The Five Digital Building Blocks of a Corporate Sustainability Agenda

Achieving ESG goals and building sustainability as a competitive advantage requires integrating technology and data from the beginning.

Finance and Investment

Fixing the Great Disconnect in Sustainable Investing

Corporate leaders have a pivotal role in bridging the divide between institutional sustainability commitments and day-to-day investing practices.

How Private Equity Can Create Value Through Purpose

The industry holds clear advantages for making the businesses it invests in more environmentally and socially sustainable. Interviews with leading players point to five priorities.

Sustainable Finance Poses Risks and Promises Opportunities

The climate transition will yield both winners and losers; to thrive, businesses need a clear equity story and impact thesis as they decarbonize and invest.

Sustainability, Inc: A Podcast by BCG and FORTUNE Brand Studios

The race to net zero is on, and the stakes have never been higher. But the only way we'll achieve this goal is if the global business community steps up to the front lines to create climate impact. Each week, our podcast spotlights real, inspiring stories of companies disrupting the status quo and taking action to accelerate the new sustainable economy.

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Nature and Environment

For Consumer Companies, It Will Take Collective Action to Fight Deforestation

Companies are accelerating efforts to ensure their products do not contribute to global forest loss. But individual company action, while necessary, is not enough.

Building a Climate-Resilient, Low-Carbon, Job-Rich Africa

Climate change poses a significant threat to the continent. But as global decarbonization efforts intensify, Africa could emerge as a green powerhouse.

Industry Spotlight

What’s Holding Back Aluminum Recycling in the US?

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

What It Will Take to Reap the Rewards of Renewable Fuels

The yearly global margin pool could surpass $100 billion in the coming decade—if market players secure more feedstock supplies, improve process economics, and address pricing issues.

Sustainability in Retail Is Possible—But There’s Work to Be Done

Few retailers excel at being green, but the need for improvement is acute. Where is your company on the maturity curve?

For Business Leaders

Put Talent at the Top of the Sustainability Agenda

To meet ambitious climate goals, companies must rapidly reskill workers—and share the lessons they learn with others.

Peter Altmaier Is Optimistic About Europe’s Economy

In an interview with BCG’s Jens Kengelbach, Altmaier points out that Europe has successfully overcome past crises. Nonetheless, it should accelerate efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Climate Action’s Hidden Opportunities for Women

Climate action has a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality allows underlying biases to sneak in and negatively impact women. BCG managing director and partner Zineb Sqalli offers solutions for advancing both sustainability and gender equality.

The Challenges of a Sustainability Transformation

When it comes to sustainability, senior leaders are shifting from ambition to execution—and that’s the hard part. Companies know they need to decarbonize and improve sustainability across their value chains, but often they struggle to translate that ambition into results.