Follow McKinsey as we explore the critical themes that informed the net-zero transition ahead of the U.N. Climate Change conference. Experts discuss a number of topics, from accelerating innovation in climate technology to addressing the finance gap for net-zero initiatives, scaling carbon removals, navigating the energy transition, and ensuring adaptation and inclusion are central to our journey towards a sustainable future. Join us as we uncover insights that will shape the future of climate action.
Podcast: COP28 Reflections and impact
The United Nations climate change conference wrapped up in Dubai on December 12. How do governments, organizations and companies around the world respond to the issue of climate change? This podcast from McKinsey on the MIddle East interviews McKinsey partner Joe Rahi and associate partner Rory Sullivan on-the-ground in Dubai to share their views on what happened during COP28.
Accelerating innovation in climate tech
Harry Bowcott of McKinsey Sustainability stresses the need to scale climate technologies for the net-zero transition, including how businesses can capture value by growing green businesses and decarbonizing their operations, and what to expect on the COP28 agenda.
Scaling carbon management
Scaling carbon removal and voluntary markets are crucial for the 1.5-degree pathway. Senior partner Vishal Agarwal and partner Emma Parry discuss how to accelerate this transition, emphasizing their relevance for all organizations, not just the carbon industry.
The nature nexus
Global land needs for food and fuel are growing, depleting natural capital. How can leaders reduce land use, boost productivity, and protect biodiversity? Senior partner Nelson Ferreira and partner Amandla Ooko-Ombaka share how nature conversation is connected to a sustainable land use transition across agriculture, fuel, and food — and the $300Bn investment opportunity at stake.
What to expect at COP28
It’s game time for the climate. What can companies do to accelerate climate change?
Closing the net-zero financing gap
Achieving net zero by 2050 may well prove to be the largest reallocation of capital in history. It could mean an estimated green capital investment of $6.5 trillion U.S. dollars per year. So how can companies spot green growth opportunities, decarbonize their portfolios, and play offense and defense boldly and at the same time? Senior Partner Joseba Eceiza and partner Simona Viscardi discuss how to close the net-zero financing gap, what it could take, how to get there, and what's on the agenda for this topic during COP28.
Adapting to climate risks and ensuring an inclusive transition to net zero
The impacts of climate change are not felt equally around the world. For the net zero transition to be equitable, leaders must ensure that adaptation and climate resilience go hand in hand with inclusion. What would it take to ensure the pathway to net zero supports people around the world equally?
Our COP28 delegation
Daniel Pacthod
Senior PartnerNew York
Global coleader of McKinsey Sustainability; helps leading organizations decarbonize, transform their core businesses, hyperscale new climate technologies, and build capabilities to win in the energy transition
Gassan Al-Kibsi
Senior Partner, Chair and Managing Partner, EEMARiyadh
Supports public-, private-, and social-sector leaders across the region to improve opportunities for the youth and create global champions
Cindy Levy
Senior PartnerLondon
Helps global financial firms on multiyear agendas related to strategy, transactions, organization, and risk governance and culture
Tarek El Sayed
Senior Partner and Managing PartnerRiyadh
Supports CEOs, senior executives, and government leaders on a range of strategic and organizational topics.
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McKinsey at COP28
This November 30–December 12, 2023 at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates, we will host a series of in-person and virtual events featuring business, government, and nongovernmental organization (NGO) leaders. Our discussions will focus on how to implement ambitious climate commitments while ensuring economic growth.