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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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A new era for commodities
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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
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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

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

Daniel Yergin on the future of global energy
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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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Learning from Japans early electric-vehicle buyerscollection

Green technologies

Unlocking energy efficiency in the U.S. economy
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Unlocking energy efficiency in the US economy

July 2009—This report from our Electric Power and Natural Gas practice 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.more

Chinas green opportunity
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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

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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Water, water everywhere . . .

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

September 2011–Returning fish stocks to sustainable levels involves difficult trade-offs. This report outlines a methodology to think through the options for fisheries.more

When sustainability means more than green
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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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