Today, world leaders are convening in Glasgow for COP26—the 26th UN Climate Change Conference—to commit to urgent global climate action and ensure a greener, more resilient future. Over the course of two weeks, McKinsey will host a series of panels to discuss what it takes to build a net-zero future, including navigating the transformation to a climate-neutral world, creating actionable road maps, understanding the role of finance, and more. Register now to join our daily live virtual events, and visit these insights on key agenda topics to understand:
- the fundamental requirements to solve the net-zero equation, as well as the interdependencies between them
- the areas of technology with considerable promise, and potential obstacles, along the path to scale
- the opportunities that emerge for businesses to create value from the climate transition
- methane’s impact on the climate, potential ways to reduce emissions, and steps that companies can take
Solving the net-zero equation: Nine requirements for a more orderly transition
Innovating to net zero: An executive’s guide to climate technology
Opportunities for UK businesses in the net-zero transition
Curbing methane emissions: How five industries can counter a major climate threat
Our future lives and livelihoods: Sustainable and inclusive and growing
How cities can adapt to climate change
The big choices for oil and gas in navigating the energy transition
How the European Union could achieve net-zero emissions at net-zero cost
Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts
Why investing in nature is key to climate mitigation
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