Accelerating the transition

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BOLD ACTIONS FOR A NET-ZERO FUTURE

Leaders face dual imperatives of reducing emissions and ensuring growth—tempting some to make either/or choices. The best response to this moment is “and,” not “or.” The net-zero transition will reshape the economy, opening new markets and imperiling others. By accelerating the transition, businesses and governments can create new sources of enduring value and a sustainable future.

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$12 trillion

potential annual sales generated by high potential green offerings by 2030

$3.5 trillion

additional annual investment in net-zero assets needed to 2050

COP27: What we’ve learned and why it matters

The transition has to deliver more than net-zero emissions: It must also bring energy security, resilience, and affordability.

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Taking sustainability further, faster

Report

The energy transition: A region-by-region agenda for near-term action
– What practical actions could countries take now to ensure that the energy transition both accelerates and proceeds in an orderly fashion?
Report

Nature in the balance: What companies can do to restore natural capital
– Specific corporate actions, many with a positive return on investment, could help reverse the trend of the depletion of natural capital.
Blog Post

Reflections from COP27: Ten takeaways for CEOs
– What a difference a year makes.
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Approximately 800 clients have trusted McKinsey to join them on their climate transition journey in the last three years.
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Our commitment to environmental sustainability

McKinsey will reach net-zero climate impact by 2030 through decarbonizing our operations, investing in natural climate solutions, and accelerating progress through partnerships.
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Note: Our analysis on investments required to reach net zero is based on the Net Zero 2050 scenario from the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).