AI is not just the next technological wave—it’s the engine of a new industrial revolution. As it rapidly transforms productivity, innovation, and customer experience, companies will need to move quickly from pilots to scalable solutions. But they’ll also need to proceed ethically and responsibly.

The energy transition is a critical global challenge that will stretch to 2050 and beyond. To balance decarbonization with energy security and access amid growing demand is essential, and will require the right mix of technology, policy, and investment.

The end of ultra-cheap money combined with inflation and the scope of technology and climate investments presents a long-term challenge for businesses. To thrive in today’s more volatile environment, companies must adopt a disciplined capital allocation strategy that prioritizes projects that align with their long-term goals, optimizes investments, and can adjust to tighter financial conditions.

As geopolitical shifts and rising multi-polar tensions reshape global trade companies face new risks—de-globalization, trade conflicts, and regulatory hurdles, to name just three—that demand supply chain resilience and technological independence. But post-globalization also opens doors for automation, reshoring, and enhanced security, creating strategic advantages for companies that can effectively navigate this new world order.

Circularity represents a decoupling of economic growth from resource consumption. For companies, it means conserving materials and extending product life through repair, reuse, and recycling. It also includes improving utilization through new business models, which can spur growth, reduce costs, and improve resilience. A circular economy will fundamentally reshape industries—and it’s already underway.