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Adrien Portafaix is a member of the leadership of Boston Consulting Group’s Climate & Sustainability practice in EMESA (Europe, Middle East, South America, and Africa). He is the node for the Sustainable Food and Nature Solutions topic. In addition, he is the lead expert for nature and biodiversity, water and blue economy, and deforestation. Adrien works with corporate clients on broad ESG strategies and focused environmental efforts such as moving from net zero to nature-positive, as well as with non-profit partners (notably managing BCG's global partnership with WWF and Science Based Target Network).

Until 2017, Adrien was a principal and the recruiting director in BCG's Johannesburg office. Prior to that, he worked at WWF International as a member of its Freshwater Practice. He started his career as a consultant at BCG where he worked for three years in Europe and the Middle East, and three years in Southeast Asia.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Master’s in management, ESSEC Business School, Paris
  • BSc, economics, London School of Economics

HONORS AND AWARDS


  • Member of the Board, Maths Centre (a nonprofit promoting excellence in math and science in South Africa)

Publications and Videos

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The Case for Private Equity Investments in Biodiversity

Private equity firms can play a critical role in relieving the biodiversity crisis. Investment opportunities abound—but so do the risks of inaction.
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Environmental Risks Go Far Beyond Climate Change

Soon, companies will be required to report and act on a much broader group of nature-related risks than climate change alone. Is your company ready?
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What Ocean Sustainability Means for Business

Written in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), this report outlines important initial steps that every company can take to contribute to a sustainable ocean economy.
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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.
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The Biodiversity Crisis Is a Business Crisis

Biodiversity is being destroyed around the globe—with dire implications for business and society. Here’s how companies can protect local ecosystems and build competitive advantage.
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Balancing Local Water Needs with Global Supply Chains

Protecting our planet's most precious resource isn't just a matter of environmental stewardship. It's a substantial business problem.
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We Need a Global Agreement to Address Plastic Pollution

As the impact of plastic waste in the ocean reaches crisis proportions, businesses are joining the call for a UN treaty to address the problem.
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The Pandemic Is Heightening Environmental Awareness

The COVID-19 crisis is causing people to pay more attention—not less—to urgent environmental issues such as climate change.
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Thinking Globally About Local Water Crises

Fresh water is in crisis around the world. Assessing the risks and mitigating the impacts require systematic thinking and collaborative action.
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The Dire Need for Sustainable Food Supply Chains

Read More About: The Dire Need for Sustainable Food Supply Chains on LinkedIn
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Tapping the Business Benefits of Sustainable Water Investments

As critical freshwater shortages grow worldwide, companies and financial investors can generate substantial returns while supporting environmental and social goals by funding sustainable projects.
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The Economic Imperative to Revive Our Oceans

We are running down the ocean’s asset base at an alarming rate. With bold action to halt destructive practices, we can preserve the ocean’s bounty for many generations to come.
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