Agribusiness

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.

Four Futures for the Global Food System

The cost of food is rising rapidly, and hunger is on the increase. What will it take to build a better way to feed the world?

Building Materials

Infrastructure Strategy 2022: A Pivot to the Digital Frontier

Traditional projects offer varying returns, depending on an investor’s willingness to embrace risk. But all eyes are on digital.

The Surprising Resilience of Emerging-Market Consumers

Although anxiety over health and finances is high, attitudes remain surprisingly resilient. And some behavioral changes—including greater use of digital commerce and tools—are sticking.

Chemicals

How Synthetic Biology Can Make a Materials Difference

Synthetic biology is a difficult technology to master and especially tough to scale. Chemical and materials startups and their backers need to find the meeting place of technology capability, market need, and cost.

Value Creation in Chemicals 2022: Building Resilience as the Crisis Unfolds

Our annual assessment of chemical companies’ TSR shows steady growth from 2017 to 2021, daunting turbulence so far in 2022, and viable strategies for recovering.

Forest Products, Paper, and Packaging

Deforestation & Conversion Free Supply Chain: A Guide for Action

Natural ecosystems touch all aspects of our daily lives, from the air we breathe to our health. Businesses have an important role to play in safeguarding these ecosystems by eliminating deforestation & conversion from their supply chain.

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.

Metals and Mining

The Lithium Supply Crunch Doesn’t Have to Stall Electric Cars

Due to shortages of critical materials and vulnerable supply chains, production of lithium-ion batteries could fall far short of demand. Coordinated action is needed to boost supply in a sustainable way and keep the transition to renewable energy on course. 

What’s Holding Back Aluminum Recycling in the US?

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

Real Estate

Winning the Future of Retail with Real Estate

As the pandemic accelerates the US retail apocalypse, how should retailers reimagine their path to profitable growth?

Building the Housing of the Future

Alternatives to traditional homes account for up to 6% of all new residential units built annually, and demand is predicted to continue. The construction industry must adapt.