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We work with leading private and public sector institutions to manage the challenges and opportunities created by growing pressure on resource systems and increasing environmental risk.

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Resource Revolution
A complete rethink of resource management will be needed to keep pace with soaring demand as up to three billion new consumers join the world's middle classes over the next 20 years.
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Sustainable fisheries
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A sustainable fish story

Seafood is an important part of a healthy diet and fishing-related industries provide employment for 180 million people. Is there a way to reverse, or at least slow down, the stresses that are threatening fish stocks? This McKinsey article suggests how.more

Andrea B Thomas
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The greening of Walmart

Walmart’s senior VP for sustainability, Andrea B. Thomas discusses the challenges of building a greener supply chain and explains why Walmart won’t be marketing sustainability to customers anytime soon.

Voices on Society Volume 4
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Voices on Society, Vol. 4: The Socially Conscious Consumer

Many consumers around the world say they will pay a premium for sustainable products and prefer to deal with companies whose values they share and trust. What impact are these socially conscious consumers having on environmental and economic sustainability?

McKinsey on Sustainability
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McKinsey on Sustainability & Resource Productivity

Our goal is to present insights and approaches that organizations can use to transform how they manage resources and drive sustainable growth.more

From supply chains to supply circles
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From supply chains to supply circles

Manufacturers can create value, cut costs, and reduce exposure to volatile commodity prices by improving their resource productivity—using fewer resources for each unit of output.more

Solar power's next shining
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Solar power's next shining

After a boom seemed headed for a bust, stable and expansive growth is on the horizon.more

The business of sustainability: Putting it into practice
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The business of sustainability: Putting it into practice

Companies should integrate environmental, social, and governance issues into their business model—and act on them.

The business of sustainability McKinsey Global Survey results
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The business of sustainability: McKinsey Global Survey results

October 2011—More companies are managing sustainability to improve processes, pursue growth, and add value to their companies rather than focusing on reputation alone.more

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