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Navigating America’s net-zero frontier: A guide for business leaders

McKinsey & Company

The US government has a goal: net-zero emissions by 2050. Our analysis maps out a pathway to this net-zero frontier—and the growth opportunities that $27 trillion of capital spending could create.

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10 European offshore wind projects to watch

Airswift

European governments have set the target of 450GW of offshore wind by 2050 and 116GW between 2022 and 2026. To meet their goals and win the race toward a green future, governments, businesses, and investors must work together. The region was responsible for 50.4% market share.

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Where Sustainability Unites: Climate Week NYC, UNGA, and CGI | Blog

Everest Group

The week-long event from September 17-24 focused on accelerating action to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and building a more just and equitable society. Additionally, we are helping businesses embrace crucial initiatives like carbon accounting and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting.

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What skills can empower the green workforce of the future?

Airswift

However, governments and companies need to focus on building a future-proof workforce to ensure they will succeed in their net-zero emissions goals. In 2020, about 12 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector, and it is predicted that the green economy will create up to 43 million new jobs by 2050.

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Top energy storage solutions and projects in Canada

Airswift

Governments worldwide have invested heavily in renewable energy in recent years, but they also know that storage solutions need to be improved. Source: petrmalinaki/Shutterstock. How can we act on climate changes and provide the energy needed to meet the global demand?

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Services

Businesses, governments and individuals now see sustainability as a global imperative. Many countries have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. trillion to the global economy by 2050.

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The Impact of Climate Change on International Business Strategies – Why Corporations Should Pay Attention | Blog

Everest Group

The move that could cost Indonesia upwards of $30 billion is driven by concerns of Jakarta’s submergence by 2050. The holistic, long-term assessment should consider historical and predicted climate patterns, government mitigation measures and their effectiveness, and geographic factors.