Sustainability & Resource Productivity

Mobilizing for a resource revolution

January 2012—Over the next quarter century, the rise of three billion more middle-class consumers will strain natural resources.more

Shaping climate-resilient development: A framework for decision making

Societies have a window of opportunity today: a chance to put in place workable, cost-effective programs that greatly improve their levels of climate adaptation and in so doing boost sustainable development. more

Voices on the resource revolution

January 2012—Historian Niall Ferguson, the CEO of a water services company, and Boeing’s lead environmental executive reflect on the resource transition under way, where it could be headed, and what it means for leaders now.more

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A new era for commodities

November 2011—Cheap resources underpinned economic growth for much of the 20th century. The 21st will be different.more

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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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Extreme climate conditions: How Africa can adapt

June 2010—Africa’s climate already poses grave risks to the continent’s people and economies, and global warming promises to intensify the problem. A factual risk-management solution can help.more

The US low carbon economics tool

A new model enables analysis of the potential economic implications of a wide variety of possible energy and climate policies. more

Unlocking energy efficiency in the US economy

In this report, McKinsey & Company offers a detailed analysis of the magnitude of the efficiency potential in non-transportation uses of energy, a thorough assessment of the barriers that impede the capture of greater efficiency, and an outline of the practical solutions available to unlock the potential.

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CO2 abatement: Exploring options for oil and natural gas companies

February 2010—Oil and natural gas companies play a central role in CO2 emissions. How can the industry meet the challenge from climate change regulations?more

Profiting from the low-carbon economy

August 2009—Banks and exchanges are presented with an opportunity sooner than they expected. How should they react?more

China’s green opportunity

May 2009—China can and must achieve sustainable growth. Although the country has already charted an ambitious course to improve its energy efficiency and environment, a McKinsey study finds opportunities to do even more.more

Economic opportunities in a low-carbon world

Taking strong steps to restrain climate change need not invite economic gloom. more

US energy savings: Opportunities and challenges

January 2010—There is great potential to reduce energy consumption and minimize its total cost by using existing technologies—and without changing the everyday habits of consumers.more

The US stimulus program: Investing in energy efficiency

July 2009—There may be tensions among the current administration’s goals, but nearly $100 billion in new spending on energy-related projects will have a huge impact.more