Closing the net-zero financing gap

The transformation of the global economy needed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 would be universal and significant, requiring $9.2 trillion in annual average spending on physical assets, according to McKinsey Global Institute research led by Mekala Krishnan, Hamid Samandari, Jonathan Woetzel, Sven Smit, Daniel Pacthod, Tomas Nauclér, Humayun Tai, and coauthors. The decarbonization and growth of green businesses and technologies requires an unprecedented shift in how the world allocates capital. On day 4 of COP28, check out these insights to understand the challenges organizations are contending with and what they can do to make the most of business opportunities.

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The net-zero transition: What it would cost, what it could bring

Climate investing: Continuing breakout growth through uncertain times

The role of public–private–philanthropic partnerships in driving climate and nature transitions

Delivering impact from US green bank financing

Green energy in Africa presents significant investment opportunities