November 13, 2021With UN climate talks in the rearview, it’s clear that net-zero commitments are rising, but the net-zero equation is not yet solved. So what do CEOs need to know for 2022 and beyond? Get up to speed with highlights from all of McKinsey’s sessions at COP26, and dive deeper with these insights to uncover: the fundamental chords that would all need to be resolved in concert, if not in unison, for a net-zero transition to materialize how portfolio-alignment tools can help facilitate needed changes to existing approaches to climate strategy global examples of innovative ways to build resilience against climate hazards the areas of technology with considerable promise, and potential obstacles, along the path to scale COP26 made net zero a core principle for business. Here’s how leaders can act Solving the net-zero equation: Nine requirements for a more orderly transition Aligning portfolios with climate goals: A new approach for financial institutions Protecting people from a changing climate: The case for resilience Innovating to net zero: An executive’s guide to climate technology Author Talks There is no vaccine for climate change Can OKRs solve our planet’s climate crisis? Giulio Boccaletti on the relationship between society and water Paul Polman on business as a force for good The COP26 Daily Reflections from COP26: What CEOs need to know for 2022 and beyond The energy transition unfolds Driving the difference: Cars, trucks, and the road to net zero What will it take to scale investment in adaptation and resilience?