BCG at COP28

BCG was proud to serve as the Principal Strategy and Action Partner to COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference. We worked alongside public, private, and social sector leaders on priority issues to accelerate climate action and advance adaptation and resilience.

COP28 marked an important milestone for climate action, with the international community coming together to measure progress toward the goals of the Paris Agreement and spur action for the years ahead.

Highlights from COP28

CLIMATE AND TECH

Unleashing AI in the Climate Fight

Will AI give humanity the edge it needs to achieve climate goals? The potential is there, but some obstacles remain. Google’s chief sustainability officer, Kate Brandt, joins BCG’s global chair, Rich Lesser, to discuss the biggest opportunities and explore the risks ahead.

Harnessing Technology to Scale Climate Initiatives

How are innovation and technology being leveraged to build climate resilience in developing regions across Africa?  Axian CEO, Hassanein Hiridjee and BCG’s Patrick Dupoux explore.

The Role of Technology Companies in Society Today: An Interview with Brad Smith, President & CLO, Microsoft

Tech companies are shifting to a purpose-led vision—thinking not about shareholders alone but about all the stakeholders they serve.

CLIMATE FINANCE

Leaving Nobody Behind

Financial institutions have an invaluable role to play in driving climate progress in Africa. Coalitions have the potential to supercharge progress.

Equity in Sustainability

Ensuring a just transformation to sustainable energy and food systems is essential. Sir Alok Sharma, Rockefeller Foundation’s Elizabeth Yee, and BCG’s Veronica Chau and Naomi Desai discuss how climate financing can protect the most vulnerable communities across the world.

Financing Sustainability

Financial institutions are key to tackling the climate crisis and staying on course to hit emissions goals. ING’s Mark Pieter de Boer and BCG’s Eriola Beetz discuss the challenges and opportunities for banks in sustainability.

ENERGY TRANSITION

Enabling the Future of the Energy Sector

CEO of ACWA Power, Marco Arcelli, and BCG’s Pattabi Seshadri explore the opportunities and challenges that come with renewable project development and discuss the role ACWA Power is playing in the future of the energy sector.

The Energy Transition in South Africa

Learn how companies like Sasol can embark on innovative projects that drive change, including renewable energy and new financial strategies, to help the country reach it’s net-zero goals.

Hydrogen Is the Answer

Parker Meeks, CEO of Hyzon, explains why hydrogen is essential to decarbonization and what it will take to scale the needed infrastructure.


Bringing Our Expertise to COP28

BCG has collaborated extensively with the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions since 2020, supporting a number of high-priority initiatives and campaigns. We have also served as the exclusive consulting partner for COP26 and COP27.

At COP28, our experts drew on their experience in scaling renewables, accelerating green hydrogen, decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, supporting regenerative food systems, protecting biodiversity, unlocking climate finance, and beyond. BCG's expertise and partnerships include:

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Interview

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