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As 2021 draws to a close, we’re revisiting our most popular articles of the year in a series that spans the best of McKinsey Quarterly, the McKinsey Global Institute, the New at McKinsey blog, and more—we even feature an Editor’s Choice category. Today, we give you our most-read pieces on sustainability and energy, which revolve around the global energy outlook, climate change, and the net-zero equation, and more. Read on for our full top 10.
Global Energy Perspective 2021
1. Global Energy Perspective 2021
The Global Energy Perspective describes our view on how the energy transition can unfold, through four scenarios. Understand the landscape  >
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Scaling voluntary carbon markets to help meet climate goals
2. A blueprint for scaling voluntary carbon markets to meet the climate challenge
The trading of carbon credits can help companies—and the world—meet ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Here is what it would take to strengthen voluntary carbon markets so they can support climate action on a large scale. Address the issues  >
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Organizing for sustainability success: Where, and how, leaders can start
3. Organizing for sustainability success: Where, and how, leaders can start
As sustainability becomes more of a strategic and operational imperative, executives must lead the way to set up a sustainability organization that’s right for their companies. Maximize value  >
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4. The big choices for oil and gas in navigating the energy transition
As oil and gas companies respond to the current economic discontinuities, they must choose where and how to compete as the world transitions to a low-carbon future. 3 questions to consider  >
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5. How companies capture the value of sustainability: Survey findings
What makes the difference between a sustainability program that produces business value and one that doesn’t? A new survey identifies practices that distinguish value-creating companies from others. See the research  >
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6. Solving the net-zero equation: Nine requirements for a more orderly transition
Net-zero commitments are rising, but the net-zero equation is not yet solved. This can only change if nine interdependent requirements are met with singular resolve, unity, and ingenuity. An agenda for leaders  >
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7. How cities can adapt to climate change
Research identifies 15 proven ways that urban areas around the world can adapt to climate risk. Take focused action  >
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8. Innovating to net zero: An executive’s guide to climate technology
Advanced technologies are critical to stopping climate change—and the drive to develop and scale them is accelerating. Here are five themes that could attract $2 trillion of annual investment by 2025. Scale up solutions  >
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9. Curbing methane emissions: How five industries can counter a major climate threat
Methane accounts for about one-third of global warming. New McKinsey research shows how five industries can cut emissions with proven technologies and at a reasonable cost. Read the full report  >
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10. Why investing in nature is key to climate mitigation
A new consultation paper from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum explores the role that natural climate solutions can play in helping to address climate change and the destruction of nature. 6 steps  >
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