What is environmental sustainability?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Environmental sustainability is the practice of ensuring responsible stewardship of our planet. McKinsey Explainers Sustainability
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Helping governments and businesses pioneer sustainability initiatives: Top takeaways from the AWS Sustainability Conference
AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Sustainability is increasingly taking up a prominent role across all sectors and industries. Sustainability is now a crucial part of organisational strategy and the sustainability landscape is continuously evolving. Collaboration is key to obtain a truly sustainable world.
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Sustainable and inclusive growth: A weekly briefing
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 23, 2022
Sustainable, Inclusive Growth Sustainability DiversityA new era is possible—one that sees growth and societal benefits as complementary goals that reinforce each other. Our weekly digest of McKinsey insights explores the topic.
10 steps to future water sustainability
GCN
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Municipal water managers can harness new technologies that will adapt to changes in how water is understood, managed and shared. Cloud & Infrastructure
Building sustainability into operations
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The path discrete manufacturing companies have taken to make their operations carbon neutral has important lessons for any business pursuing the dual mission of profitability and sustainability.
Shared mobility: Sustainable cities, shared destinies
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 5, 2023
Automotive & Assembly Insights Automotive SustainabilityBy 2030, shared mobility could generate up to $1 trillion in consumer spending. New research reveals the trends and data to know.
Playing offense to create Nordic sustainability champions
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 31, 2022
Nordic companies are uniquely positioned to lead the world in combating climate change, potentially creating a Nordic Silicon Valley of sustainability. Insights on Sustainability Alternative fuels & renewable energy Sustainability Climate change Resource productivity
Toward a sustainable, inclusive, growing future: The role of business
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
To make the world as sustainable and inclusive as we hope, a certain kind of economic growth will be necessary—and companies will play a vital role in generating it. Sustainable, Inclusive Growth Sustainability Growth Strategy
The circular cement value chain: Sustainable and profitable
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 6, 2023
Insights on Engineering, Construction & Building Materials Infrastructure Supply chain management Innovation Sustainability Metals MiningConcrete and cement circularity could allow industry to rein in costs and reduce emissions, adding untapped value to the built environment.
Sustainability in packaging: Five key levers for significant impact
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Our survey reveals a strong commitment to sustainability in packaging, but few organizations are on track to meet these goals. Advanced Electronics Insights Industrial equipment & components Sustainability Operations
Smart, safe and sustainable cycling: how AI-powered insights will encourage the next generation
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 17, 2022
It’s an initiative that echoes the necessity for our streets to be cycle friendly , forming part of the wider aim of creating smarter, safer and more sustainable towns and cities, says Mark Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer, VivaCity.
Decarbonising India: Charting a pathway for sustainable growth
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Insights on Sustainability India Climate changeThis will be a decisive decade. With intentional action, India can accelerate decarbonisation at scale while pursuing economic growth.
3 Essentials For Nonprofit Sustainability You May Have Missed
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
How you or your clients handle this good, bad news or this bad, good news will affect the sustainability of your nonprofit agency. Baby Boomer wealth transfer forms the glass half-empty or half-full scenario for sustainability. Which do you like first, the good news or the bad news?
Curitiba Is Evolving But Remains a Model for Urban Sustainability
The City Fix
APRIL 13, 2022
I recently had the pleasure of re-visiting Curitiba, Brazil, thanks to an invitation from the Smart Cities Expo. I made my first pilgrimage in 2000, when Bogotá was implementing its bus rapid transit system, Transmilenio, and returned twice after that. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Seizing the momentum to build resilience for a future of sustainable inclusive growth
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Risk & Resilience Insights Growth Sustainability Risk ManagementThe ‘resilience agenda,’ developed by the World Economic Forum with McKinsey & Company, is the first serious program to coordinate long-term solutions throughout our disrupted world.
What Does a Desirable and Sustainable City Look Like? Visions of Sustainable Cities, by the Transformative Urban Coalitions Project
The City Fix
JANUARY 24, 2023
A picture is worth a thousand words, and dozens of photographers from diverse backgrounds captured scenes portraying their visions of a desirable and more sustainable city at COP27.
7 Ways Faith Organizations Are Making Cities More Sustainable and Equitable
The City Fix
MARCH 24, 2023
About two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050. While cities are hubs of innovation and opportunity, the increasing pace of urbanization also exacerbates inequality, stresses infrastructure, and fuels climate change, air pollution and other environmental problems.
The Power of Multistakeholder Collaboration in Creating More Equitable and Sustainable Cities
The City Fix
JANUARY 9, 2023
The latest UN climate conference, COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, was a significant one for cities in many respects. Delegates established a new fund to help vulnerable countries deal with loss and damages from climate impacts, and some of. Urban Development 1.5C
Battery 2030: Resilient, sustainable, and circular
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 15, 2023
Battery demand is growing—and so is the need for better solutions along the value chain. Automotive & Assembly Insights Automotive
Sustainable spaces: Countering climate risk in capital projects
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Insights on Operations Capital productivity SustainabilityBy taking a deeper, more comprehensive approach to understanding risk, companies can mitigate climate hazards and build resilience into the life cycle of their infrastructure and capital projects.
AWS launches new Sustainable Cities Accelerator for startups
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
As consumption of materials continues to increase and competition for natural resources grows, building sustainable and resilient infrastructure is crucial in the fight against climate change. AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator for infrastructure.
Big Changes Are Needed for More Sustainable, Inclusive Transport
The City Fix
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
In the global conversation around decarbonizing transport, the spotlight on electric vehicles has never shone brighter. The EV revolution is underway, with consumers embracing them in record numbers and manufacturing ramping up around the world. And yet, electric vehicles will.
How grocers could use sustainability to transform Asian food systems
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Grocers need to develop sustainability transition plans and think more broadly about the role they can play in encouraging change across the full value chain. Retail Insights Consumer packaged goods Retail environments Retail & Consumer Goods Asia-Pacific Sustainability
The role of business in sustainable, inclusive growth
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 31, 2023
A new discussion paper by McKinsey & Company describes companies’ critical role in addressing social and environmental challenges through growth, sustainability, and inclusion.
Sustainability in global transaction banking: A market imperative
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Sustainable financial products can propel revenue growth for banks and contribute substantially to businesses’ progress in meeting global climate goals.
Consumers care about sustainability—and back it up with their wallets
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Insights on Consumer Packaged Goods Consumer packaged goods SustainabilityA joint study from McKinsey and NielsenIQ examines sales growth for products that claim to be environmentally and socially responsible.
ED Calling for Input on School Infrastructure and Sustainability?Funding
Homeroom
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Recognizing the growing challenges high need LEAs face in ensuring that their Continue Reading The post ED Calling for Input on School Infrastructure and Sustainability Funding appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Using sustainability to transform food systems in South Korea
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 22, 2023
Now is the time for grocers to develop strategic sustainability plans focused on value creation and think more broadly about the role they can play in encouraging change across the full value chain. Retail Insights Retail & Consumer Goods South Korea Sustainability
Announcing nine startups selected to participate in the AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the startups chosen to participate in the AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure. These startups are developing groundbreaking solutions to help cities address infrastructure-related sustainability challenges.
Product development in the era of digital transformation and sustainability
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 8, 2022
Because of digital and sustainability trends, R&D organizations are facing an increasingly complex landscape. Developing the necessary organizational structures and capabilities is urgent. Digital Insights Digital
What does sustainable and inclusive growth mean to leaders?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Senior partner and McKinsey Global Institute director, Kweilin Ellingrud, talks about her key takeaways from her discussions with CEOs at Davos, and how businesses can meaningfully pursue sustainable, inclusive growth.
ED Invites Organizations to Make School Infrastructure and Sustainability Commitments
Homeroom
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Department of Education (ED) has limited authorities in the areas of school infrastructure, sustainability, environmental justice, and climate. In the U.S., accountability and funding for school curriculum, buildings, and grounds primarily comes from state and local agencies.
Invest in Walking and Cycling For Sustainable, Safe Cities. Here’s How.
The City Fix
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Traditional, car-centric transport planning has not only increased greenhouse gas emissions, but has also detrimentally impacted air quality, road injuries and fatalities, and traffic congestion. As the world faces the climate crisis and continues to face a growing global road.
A Fairer and More Sustainable Post-COVID World in Latin America
The City Fix
AUGUST 6, 2020
The large cities in the Latin American region all have one thing in common: the opportunities for employment and income are concentrated in a few districts while, more and more, sprawling housing zones are located on the outskirts of cities. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Pricing during inflation: Active management can preserve sustainable value
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 19, 2022
Industrial players are paying more attention to their pricing strategies to cope with inflation and ensure sustainable impact. Advanced Electronics Insights Industrial equipment & components
A sustainable society for all: An interview with Darian McBain
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
The Chief Sustainability Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore believes that people and society must be at the heart of any solution in Asia’s transition to net-zero emissions.
Sustaining digital payments growth: Winning models in emerging markets
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Digital payment transactions are skyrocketing in emerging markets as innovations proliferate. Banks, fintechs, and telecom companies must quickly develop their strategy to compete for market share. Insights on Financial Services Financial Services
Batteries included: Building and operating sustainable gigafactories
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
As the demand for electric vehicles grows, so does the demand for the batteries to power them. Meeting that demand will require more gigafactories to be built at speed and scale. Insights on Operations Energy, Resources & Materials Manufacturing Operations
Safer, More Sustainable Transport in a Post-COVID-19 World
The City Fix
APRIL 23, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has shown that effective public transport is vital to keeping cities running. By serving essential workers in health care, emergency services, food services, and other sectors, public transport has become a service not just for some people. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
What else can data centres be doing to be more sustainable?
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 30, 2023
How can data centres become more sustainable in an age when our digital lives demand increasing volumes of energy ? What can data centre operators do today to get ahead of the game on mandatory climate change and environmental sustainability commitments and reduce their environmental impact?
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