Insights on Sustainability

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Report

Global Energy Perspective 2025

October 13, 2025 -

Geopolitical uncertainty, shifting policies, and increasing demand for power are reshaping the energy landscape. In this year’s report, we present our updated view on what’s to come in the energy system.

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Interactive - McKinsey Quarterly

What’s next for climate tech?

October 7, 2025 -

How 80 percent of emission reductions can also deliver energy security.

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Report

Global Materials Perspective 2025

October 7, 2025 -

Materials profitability and cash positions were strong in 2024. Looking ahead, success likely requires capturing growth while improving productivity and delivering sustainable solutions.

Article

Climate Transition Impact Framework: Indonesia case study

July 11, 2025 -

The Climate Transition Impact Framework is an approach for socioeconomic analysis of climate plans, piloted in Indonesia to help provide an evidence base to support climate action decision-making.

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Article - McKinsey Quarterly

Understanding the price of decarbonization

June 16, 2025 -

Cutting emissions is more important than ever. Marginal abatement cost curves help companies develop cost-effective strategies.

Advanced industries

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Article

How the aviation industry could help scale sustainable fuel production

July 22, 2024 -

Demand for sustainable aviation fuel could outpace supply by 2030 without a significant increase in capacity. Forward-leaning aviation players use a combination of strategies to source SAF, including equity investments, to help scale the ecosystem.

Article

Spotlight on mobility trends

March 12, 2024 -

It was another year of big changes for the mobility sector as regulation, investment patterns, consumer preferences, and technology continued to evolve.

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Article

Industrial heat pumps: Five considerations for future growth

March 19, 2024 -

Industrial heat pumps can help decarbonize the industrial sector and district heating. To develop new solutions and increase uptake, heat pump OEMs and end users can start conversations in key areas.