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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?

Manufacturing resource productivity
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Manufacturing resource productivity

June 2012—Manufacturers can generate new value, minimize costs, and increase operational stability by focusing on four broad areas: production, product design, value recovery, and supply-circle management.more

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.

Winning the battle for the home of the future
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Winning the battle for the home of the future

October 2011—European utilities may soon have to earn a growing share of their profits by helping households save energy rather than consume it.more

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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

Design for sustainable fisheries
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Design for sustainable fisheries—Modeling fishery economics

Returning fish stocks to sustainable levels involves difficult trade-offs. This report outlines a methodology to think through the options for fisheries.more

Another oil shock
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Another oil shock?

November 2011—It’s possible, though far from certain, that oil prices will spike in the years ahead. Here’s why—and how you can prepare. more

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Four lessons for transforming African agriculture
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Four lessons for transforming African agriculture

April 2011—To succeed, African countries must narrow their focus and target high-impact projects.more

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How green are Chinas cities
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How green are China’s cities?

January 2011—A new index shows mixed results in the country’s push for sustainable urban development.more

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