We create transparency on materials-related greenhouse gas emissions baselines, broken out at the asset and product level: for producers, by site, step in the production process and equipment, and for purchasers, by supplier, production route, geography, and asset.

We define a realistic materials-related decarbonization aspiration with a comprehensive library of abatement levers across different materials and value chains, develop the roadmap necessary to achieve those goals, and support the implementation of identified levers.

We segment material category offerings by carbon and circularity levels and support clients in capturing the associated green premium.

We develop scope 3 reduction pathways, via sourcing and circularity strategies for clients along the value chain, informed by a combination of our unique tools and expertise.

We provide leading global insights addressing the outlook of sustainable materials demand and supply, price premiums, producer response, and customer implications

We support producers on decarbonization journeys with distinctive tools such as Catalyst Zero, MineSpans, MetalSpans, and MineLens, asset-level detailed scope-3 emission curves across several value chains, extensive decarbonization lever libraries and marginal abatement curves for assets and products, using our asset decarbonization assessment tool and Zero Carbon Product capabilities, among others.

Following a dual mission approach analyzing cost and carbon, we enable green business building, sustainable investment strategy, and green commercial excellence from design to execution

We leverage expert perspectives, assets, and proprietary tools across key sustainable materials at each step of the value chain and across sectors

We have worked to create a vibrant ecosystem of industry associations and partnerships focused on mastering the sustainable materials challenge with groups such as the Mission Possible Partnership, Vivid Economics, Materials Economics, and others

Solution Associate Partner, London

Marcelo is one of the leaders of McKinsey’s battery raw materials team, as well as McKinsey’s MineSpans tool. He works closely with mining, metals, and materials end-customers clients on their sustainability transformation journeys, including decarbonizing their own materials production or sourcing sustainable materials.

Senior Knowledge Expert, Zurich

Patricia has spent more than 18 years in the metals and mining and automotive sectors. Her deep expertise in aluminum markets, from mine to metal, allows her to support producers and consumers in understanding their sources of carbon emissions and taking action to reduce their footprints.

Associate Partner, Frankfurt

Anna-Christina advises clients on operations and sales topics, including decarbonization and green business building, with a specific focus on the industrial, semiconductor, and automotive sectors.

Partner, Dusseldorf

Christian co-leads McKinsey’s green steel team to help key steel companies and customers master their decarbonization journey. He works closely with steel and metals clients to realize their sustainability transformation and enable green growth.

Associate Partner, Zurich

Yvonne is focused on the reduction of scope 3 emissions by design and sourcing strategies of green materials. She brings deep knowledge in product development, manufacturing, and transformational improvement programs.