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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

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Voices on the resource revolution

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Resource revolution: Tracking global commodity markets

September 2013—Commodity prices, though off recent peaks, still reflect emerging-market demand, a challenging geology, innovative technology, and improved resource productivity.more

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How to make a city great

September 2013—By 2030, 60 percent of the world’s population will live in cities. That could mean great things for economic growth—if the cities handle their expansion wisely. Here’s how.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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Building a sustainable Ford Motor Company: An interview with Bill Ford

January 2010—The carmaker’s executive chairman talks about its prospects, technological change in the industry, and manufacturing in America.more

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

June 2012—New business models that rethink ownership can shift value along the supply circle.more

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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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Daniel Yergin on the future of global energy

March 2012—The Pulitzer Prize–winning author and global energy expert sees rising demand from the East spurring innovation.more

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when sustainability means more than green
interview | McKinsey Quarterly

When sustainability means more than ‘green’

July 2009—Protecting the natural environment isn’t the whole story: companies must consider their social, economic, and cultural impact as well.more

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The material on this page draws on the research and experience of McKinsey consultants and other sources. To learn more about our expertise, please visit the Oil & Gas Practice, Public Sector Practice, Sustainability & Resource Productivity Practice.