ESG
Analysis of 69 countries suggests that the challenges of the net-zero transition by 2050 are universal: all regions would need to decarbonise, all would have some exposure to the transition, all would face some degree of physical risk, and all would have growth potential resulting from the transition. But the exposure and its effects would be unevenly distributed.
Countries and companies are stepping up their climate commitments, but what would it actually take to achieve the net-zero ambition? And how can leaders navigate their organisations through the transition, avoiding the substantial risks and capturing the potential opportunities that lie ahead?
Up to four-fifths of a product’s lifetime emissions are determined by decisions made at the design stage. By building on proven cost-optimisation techniques, companies can get those choices right.
M&A
What the best companies did to win in a white-hot M&A market. The Bain report is available for 2022. You can get a copy here.
Marketing and Sales
Customers want brands to take their privacy seriously. Most marketers know this — but getting privacy right requires buy-in from colleagues outside the marketing department.
Social values are shaping purchase decisions more than ever—and retailers that act now stand to attract consumers’ loyalty and spending.