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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   Curated by Katherine Tam   Digital Editor, New York A toolkit for a greener future Effectively combating climate change will require companies and governments to act in many areas. Some approaches are mandated, such as the SEC's proposed climate risk disclosure rule. But there are other steps that leaders can take now to accelerate the process toward a greener future in sectors from IT and retail, to automotive and oil and gas. To learn more, dive deeper into these insights: • the first in our new series of articles, written by senior partner Andrea Del Miglio and coauthors, on how chief information officers can reduce IT emissions • senior partners and McKinsey Platform for Climate Technologies founding leaders Bernd Heid, Martin Linder, and Mark Patel on the climate technologies needed to achieve net zero • coauthors, including partners Brodie Boland and Shivika Sahdev, on the 15 proven ways that urban areas around the world can adapt to climate risk • partner Kassia Yanosek's interview with BP's senior vice president of engineering, Aleida Rios, on how engineering can deliver new breakthroughs in the transition to clean energy Read more The green IT revolution: A blueprint for CIOs to combat climate change Research shows that the most impact on IT-generated emissions can be found in unexpected places. Take action now  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  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  Understanding the SEC's proposed climate risk disclosure rule A new rule proposed by the SEC would require companies to significantly increase their reporting on climate risk. We look at the implications for senior executives. Read deliberately  Decarbonizing the world's industries: A net-zero guide for nine key sectors The sectors that produce the majority of global greenhouse-gas emissions face a steep challenge to decarbonize, but our research shows that solutions are within reach. In many cases, a transformation is well underway. This collection draws together articles and reports that lay out a pathway to net zero for nine emissions-intensive industries. Understand the options  Where the world's largest companies stand on nature While Global 500 companies increasingly recognize the importance of nature, few companies have established nature-related commitments outside of carbon. Consider all dimensions  Climate risk and response in Asia In many ways, Asia is on the frontline of a changing climate. We analyze the extent of climate risk facing the region and effective responses for adaptation and mitigation. Read the report  Climate sustainability in retail: Who will pay? Although the path to decarbonization remains unclear, retailers can prepare by better understanding how costs could be distributed along the value chain. Strive for progress  Engineering the energy transition: An interview with Aleida Rios of BP Aleida Rios, senior vice president of engineering at BP, sheds light on how oil and gas companies can innovate and transform to enable a net-zero future. Foster innovation  Strategies for OFSE companies confronting the energy transition The oil-field-services-and-equipment sector has steadily declined for more than a decade. Companies can consider three broad strategies to revive their fortunes and chart a pathway for the future. Act swiftly  Will infrastructure bend or break under climate stress? Infrastructure is the backbone of the global economy, connecting people, enhancing quality of life, and promoting health and safety. But climate change is revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities. 4 critical infrastructure systems  MORE FROM MCKINSEY McKinsey launches new Sustainable Materials Hub to accelerate the net-zero transition across value chains Companies utilizing steel, cement, and more have pledged to reach net zero—but face major challenges. Our new hub will meet the urgency and promise of the moment. Accelerate progress  McKinsey and Microsoft join forces to accelerate decarbonization transformations Companies are working to meet ambitious net-zero targets. But they haven't had the right technology to help them achieve these targets quickly and at scale—until now. Plan ahead  McKinsey launches Catalyst Zero to help clients find and remove carbon across their businesses McKinsey Sustainability's new end-to-end decarbonization solution helps organizations build and execute data-driven decarbonization strategies. 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