COP Highlights
Explore insights from McKinsey’s previous COP events and publications.
COP Reflections
Reflections from COP30: Momentum is stronger than formal commitments suggest
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Some key agreements were made in Belém, but others were tabled. How are companies navigating this moment, and what opportunities lie ahead?
Reflections on COP30: Signals for climate action in 2026
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Companies can drive meaningful action by addressing decarbonization, affordability, and energy security together.
Reflections post COP29: The landscape has shifted—are you adapting fast enough?
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After COP29, as everyone looks ahead to 2025, the outlook on sustainability and related investments is not straightforward. This article captures reflections from our discussions in and around COP29 and some views on the path ahead.
Outcomes from COP28: What next to accelerate climate action?
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COP28 saw momentum on climate action continuing to build. More ambition is still needed to accelerate progress—so it can be measured in months not decades.
Reflections from COP27: Ten takeaways for CEOs
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What a difference a year makes.
COP26 made net zero a core principle for business. Here’s how leaders can act
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Momentum has shifted: net-zero commitments are the norm. But demand for solutions and systems to meet them outstrips the supply. To respond, businesses should focus on five fundamentals.
Highlights from past events
Sessions Recordings
On Demand at COP29
Within the COP29 Green Zone in Baku, Azerbaijan, and broadcasted live online, McKinsey Sustainability hosted hundreds of business leaders and stakeholders for six days of compelling discussions on moving sustainability beyond plans to progress.
On Demand at COP28
McKinsey hosted a series of speaker events live from Dubai during COP28; catch all of our insightful discussions about driving climate action and growth.