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The transition to a low-carbon economy represents one of the key
challenges facing leaders in the early 21st century. Our Climate Change Special
Initiative is a cross-functional and cross-industry effort, which brings the
latest insights, experience, and expertise from all parts of the firm to help
advise the world’s leading institutions on the impact of climate change.
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 | | | Costs and potentials for greenhouse gas abatement in the Czech Republic | | November 2008
The abatement potential and costs of emission reduction in the Czech Republic will depend on the ability to capture energy-efficiency opportunities, the choice of power mix, and the future feasibility of carbon capture and storage. | Launch this article (PDF - 1 MB) |
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| | | China charges up: The electric vehicle opportunity | | November 2008
China has an opportunity to establish a global position in this nascent but rapidly growing market. | | Launch this article (PDF - 244 KB) |
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| | | Helping 'green' products grow | | October 2008
When customers reach the cash register, they often forget their eco-friendly attitudes. Businesses can do a lot more to help would-be “green” consumers walk their talk. | | Launch this article (PDF - 915 KB) |
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| | | How IT can cut carbon emissions | | October 2008
Information and communications technologies will become a major source of greenhouse gas emissions but can abate far more of them. | | Launch this article (PDF - 377 KB) |
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| | | How climate change could affect corporate valuations | | October 2008
Efforts to reduce climate change can profoundly affect the valuations of many companies, but executives so far seem largely unaware. | | Launch this article (PDF - 338 KB) |
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| | | Carbon capture and storage: Assessing the economics | | September 2008
Carbon capture and storage has potential to play a significant role in the European and global response to climate change. However, there are uncertainties to overcome, and this will impact on its cost. | | Launch this article (PDF - 405 KB) |
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| | | Climate change and supply chain management | | August 2008
Top companies regard climate change as an opportunity to get closer to suppliers—effectively reducing costs and carbon in their supply chains. | | Launch this article (PDF - 228 KB) |
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| | | The economics of solar power | | July 2008
Don't be fooled by technological uncertainty and the continued importance of regulation; solar will become more economically attractive. | | Launch this article (PDF - 364 KB) |
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| | | Using energy more efficiently: An interview with the Rocky Mountain Institute's Amory Lovins | | July 2008
Amory Lovins argues that market forces, not regulation, will play the key role in promoting more efficient energy consumption. | | Launch this article (PDF - 437 KB) |
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| | | The carbon productivity challenge: Curbing climate change and sustaining economic growth | | June 2008
Meeting commonly discussed greenhouse gas abatement paths by 2025 while maintaining economic growth will require a tenfold increase in "carbon productivity," the amount of GDP produced per unit of carbon equivalents emitted. The macroeconomic costs of this "carbon revolution" are likely to be manageable. | Read more on the McKinsey Global Institute site |
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| | | Business strategies for climate change | | April 2008
Huge value is at stake. The winners will be companies that reposition themselves to seize the opportunities of a low-carbon future. | | Read more on the McKinsey Quarterly site |
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