McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Retailers face costly packaging supply constraints, making it harder to contend with consumer and regulatory pressure to be more sustainable. Four actions can help.

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Sustainability 129

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The sustainable-fuel market is nascent, complex, and growing fast. Traders that develop an in-depth understanding across different fuels, feedstocks, and regions can gain a competitive advantage.

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Sustainability Development 111

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 9, 2024

Lionel Souque, CEO of Rewe Group, explains how his company is building the future through digitalization, retail media, and sustainability.

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Sustainability 63

AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

Sustainability is now an integral part of business strategy, even as the sustainability landscape is continuously evolving. Technology, data, and innovation play a fundamental role in helping governments, organisations, and society address sustainability-related challenges. This means thinking differently about technology.

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Sustainability Public Sector 2030 Events 122

A Library Writer's Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Proposal Deadline: June 19, 2024 Submit Proposals here: [link] You are invited to submit an abstract for a chapter in an upcoming edited book with the working title, Academic Libraries and Sustainable Development published by ACRL. What role are librarians playing in these changes?

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Sustainability Development 2024 Books 40

State Tech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

Environmental sustainability is an exciting and challenging opportunity for state and local government agencies. Actively supporting sustainability initiatives gives governments the chance to participate in the environmentally conscious actions their communities want, while supporting their public lands.

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Sustainability Local Government Constituents Government Agency 62

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 27, 2023

Sustainable farming is necessary for decarbonization. But to get the world to net zero, the agriculture sector must take action along the entire value chain.

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Sustainability Management 100

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Investors want companies to sharpen their equity story and clarify the value of their sustainability initiatives. Here’s what company leaders can do.

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Sustainability 127

Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 30, 2023

Why is sustainable procurement so important? One of the biggest challenges companies face is designing and implementing sustainable procurement policies and overcoming a lack of crucial visibility across their supply chains. What’s holding back more sustainable procurement?

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Sustainability Regulations Operations Management 104

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 18, 2023

Which sustainability attributes matter most at the point of sale? Do consumers pay attention to sustainability claims? A new report from McKinsey and NielsenIQ provides answers.

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Sustainability 103

Homeroom

APRIL 26, 2024

Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Lead the Way on Healthy, Sustainable Infrastructure and Environmental Learning appeared first on ED.gov Blog. Today, the U.S. School systems across the U.S.

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Sustainability Education 2024 Blog 52

NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 11, 2024

From tackling climate change to addressing social equity, municipalities have the power to shape a future where everyone has access to quality, sustainable and healthy homes. The following strategies are described in further detail in NLC’s report, Creating Good, Green Jobs in the Building Sector.

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Sustainability Housing Local Government Government 69

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 10, 2024

Demand for sustainable fuels is projected to grow as the world strives to meet decarbonization targets, but additional investment and continued legislative support is needed to meet projected growth.

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Sustainability Legislation 2023 71

Homeroom

APRIL 20, 2023

Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees! Congratulations to the 2023 U.S. The 2023 cohort, announced April 20th, includes 26 schools, 11 districts, and four postsecondary institutions.

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Sustainability 2023 Blog Education 94

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Kweilin Ellingrud, senior partner and McKinsey Global Institute director, discusses the role businesses can play to contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth.

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Sustainability 70

NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 30, 2024

The National League of Cities’ “Sustaining Wastewater Monitoring Capacity” webinar, the final installment in a series focused on improving community health outcomes through wastewater monitoring, delivered valuable insights and practical strategies for ensuring the long-term success of this crucial public health tool.

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Sustainability Webinar Public Health 52

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Kara Hurst, Chief Sustainability Officer at Amazon, talks about scaling Amazon’s sustainability initiatives, including increasing its focus on nature-based solutions to benefit communities.

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Sustainability Operations 64

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.

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Operations Sustainability 82

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. But success requires a strategic approach.

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Sustainability 113

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. We suggest five levers to get companies back on track.

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Sustainability Operations 111

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Environmental sustainability is the practice of ensuring responsible stewardship of our planet.

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Sustainability Stewardship 85

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. This is why Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching the next AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator cohort with a focus on infrastructure.

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Sustainability Public Sector 2022 Transportation 98

NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 13, 2023

For cities looking to comprehensively address resilience and sustainability at the local level, there is an array of federal funding sources available for a wide variety of eligible uses.

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Sustainability Operations 104

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sustainability, planetary health, and climate action have become priority topics within governments and organizations of all sizes, with universities playing a pivotal role to inspire and empower the future generations. Innovation is essential in developing solutions that address global sustainability challenges.

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Sustainability Education Public Sector Stewardship 69

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Innovation is key in achieving sustainability goals across the public and private sector. Two Nordic-based organizations are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reach ambitious sustainability goals. Sustainability cannot be seen as an outlying or standalone department.”

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Sustainability Public Sector Transportation 2030 69

FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Federal employees visiting the General Services Administration’s Workplace Innovation Lab (WIL) might notice photovoltaic panels attached to some of the windows as part of a sustainability initiative.

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Sustainability 67

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

Consumer sentiment on sustainability is changing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. A few common themes are clear, but views on packaging materials and environmental priorities vary by country.

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Sustainability 2023 74

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. Detail-loving grant professionals shine at this painstaking but crucial need for sustainability.

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Nonprofit Sustainability Fundraising Grant Writer 90

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.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability 98

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. For this to succeed, we need AI-powered data to deliver smart, safe and sustainable cycling.

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Sustainability 2021 2019 Implementation 145

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 5, 2023

Biotechnology can help make it more sustainable, supporting a global path to net zero. Animal production will continue to play an important role in feeding a growing world population.

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Sustainability 85

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.

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Sustainability 86

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.

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Sustainability 85

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 9, 2023

Financial institutions in Latin America are responding to similar forces that have put sustainability on the agendas of their peers in other parts of the world. A five-pillar approach can increase the odds of success.

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Sustainability 68

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Nordic companies are uniquely positioned to lead the world in combating climate change, potentially creating a Nordic Silicon Valley of sustainability.

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Sustainability 79