Earth Day 2022: The path to net-zero

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company Earth Day 2022: The path to net zero Time has nearly run out to prevent global temperatures from rising by more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial averages. The transition to net zero is no small feat: it requires significant adjustments and big commitments that would affect societies and all sectors of the economy. This Earth Day, #InvestInOurPlanet and take some time to explore these insights on what it could take to achieve net-zero emissions. Read more Charting net zero: Insights on what the transition could look like See the opportunities and risks of the net-zero transition through eight of our recent data visualizations. Zero in on net zero   Playing offense to create value in the net-zero transition Decarbonization will reshape the economy, opening new markets and imperiling others. Now is the moment for companies to spot green growth opportunities and move boldly to take advantage. Shift to green   Taking the first steps toward net-zero emissions The path to net-zero emissions is full of challenges. Leadership must understand the risks and commit to change now—or face an even thornier transition down the road. Invest in green Delivering the climate technologies needed for net zero Developing and deploying climate technologies is critical for the world's net-zero agenda. Growth could await businesses willing to innovate quickly and to collaborate across value chains. Step toward green   Managing the net-zero transition: Actions for stakeholders Stakeholders would need to act with unity, resolve, and ingenuity, and toward equitable long-term outcomes to support the economic transformation a net-zero transition entails. Take concrete steps   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   Protecting people from a changing climate: The case for resilience Our new study lays bare the potential impact of climate risks for people across the globe—and underscores the need to protect the most vulnerable and build resilience. Accelerate innovation   Author Talks: There is no vaccine for climate change What's the most important thing we can do to address climate change? Talk about it. The time to act is now   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   The net-zero transition: What it would cost, what it could bring This McKinsey report offers a detailed look at the economic and societal impact of the transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Build a green future MORE FROM MCKINSEY Net-zero climate impact by 2030: Our progress and what lies ahead This Earth Day, our head of environmental sustainability reflects on our actions taken across travel reduction, fleet electrification, renewable electricity, and sustainable offices. Move forward McKinsey partners with Stripe, Alphabet, Shopify, and Meta on $925 million carbon removal commitment We are pleased to announce that McKinsey Sustainability will be partnering with Alphabet, Shopify, Meta and Stripe in an eight-year $925 million commitment to accelerate the development of permanent carbon removal technologies by guaranteeing future demand. Build a more sustainable future McKinsey launches new climate technology effort to accelerate decarbonization The McKinsey Platform for Climate Technologies will help clients plan, deploy, and scale new decarbonization solutions around the world. Break the curve To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Babi Oloko, a digital editor based in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Sustainability alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007