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How Green Building Regulations Are Shaking Up the French Construction Industry
New regulations intended to reduce carbon emissions are driving rapid adaptation in construction in France and providing a crucial case study for the industry—globally.
New regulations intended to reduce carbon emissions are driving rapid adaptation in construction in France and providing a crucial case study for the industry—globally.
Governments have two key strategies—evolving existing economic clusters to remain competitive and capitalizing on emerging opportunities—to help economic clusters rapidly adapt to the green transition.
While important strides were made—built on robust action and negotiation agendas—plenty of critical work remains in realizing the ambitions and vision set forth at the conference. Our latest Executive Perspectives issue explores what was accomplished at COP28, the challenges that remain, and the important momentum that must be sustained to achieve a more sustainable future.
Export industries in developing nations are ill prepared for ESG-linked regulations issued by Brussels. Without urgent action, many companies risk being shut out of key markets.
Diego Santamaria Razo of BCG X discusses the challenge of implementing new carbon-reduction technologies and the critical role that strategic partnerships play in scaling climate solutions.
Using an integrated approach and granular understanding of customer needs, companies can harness deep tech and radical innovation to reinvent products that overcome barriers to sustainable choices.
A technology revolution in chemicals will enable companies to transform captured CO2 into green compounds that can replace hydrocarbons in everything from plastics to fuels.
Organizations that develop and maintain transportation infrastructure can employ a use-case-driven approach to find the optimal tech solutions to support their climate resilience.
A recent global survey reveals that insights gained from assessing sustainability topics are crucial for preserving and enhancing the value of M&A deals.
A conversation with BCG’s Amine Benayad on the role of financial institutions in solving the climate transition and just transition.
M&A and investment decision makers must consider the integral connection between a company's sustainability practices and its future performance.
The imperative for adaptation and resilience investment has always been clear. Now, finally, so is the business case.
Governments and alternative protein players should follow three lessons that jump-started the growth of the electric vehicle industry.
Next-generation soil carbon sequestration supercharges biological and chemical processes that naturally occur in the soil, helping corporate efforts to get to net zero and mitigate climate change.
Worldwide consumption of refined grains contributes significantly to diet-related disease and malnutrition. Production of these grains creates serious environmental damage. A powerful antidote to these problems is fortified whole grains.
Regenerative agriculture is one of the most effective ways to lower Denmark’s CO2e footprint and improve the sustainability of its agriculture sector.
BCG's, Øyvind Berle, and Hydro's, Bjørn Kjetil Mauritzen, discuss how Hydro is revolutionizing aluminum recycling and driving the sustainability agenda to create value for customers—and the planet.
The number of ESG regulations continues to grow. Leading medtech companies are going beyond merely complying to gain competitive advantage.
Companies with the highest shareholder returns effectively managed capital allocation tradeoffs between reinvestment decisions, shareholder payouts, and balance sheet improvements.
Successful developers and investors take into account market differences. But they also rely on five factors that hold true across the region.
More than two-thirds of US consumers are considering buying an electric vehicle. Can OEMs meet their price and performance needs while still making a profit?
Australia’s private hospitals are struggling with stagnant patient volumes and rising costs, leaving profits at 15-year lows. This article explores why the medium-term outlook is positive and suggests how hospitals can best navigate the current challenges.
Prepare for climate change impacts with scenario analysis. It’s essential for strategic planning and mandatory for corporate disclosures, ensuring your company stays ahead.
Companies are creating leadership incentives to help hit their sustainability goals. To change behaviors and improve their environmental performance, they need the right approach.
Recent macroeconomic headwinds have slowed investment and dealmaking in private infrastructure, but new investment is primed to grow, with strong and stable results likely.