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Bain at COP29

Bain at COP29

Bain at COP29

COP29, which was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November, gave us a global platform to showcase our commitment to sustainability through impactful collaborations with organizations focused on energy transition, carbon reduction, circular economy, and more. With the theme “In Solidarity for a Green World," the event underscored the critical need for collective, bold action to drive global environmental progress. The conference enabled world leaders, innovators, and experts to exchange insights and discuss meaningful steps toward shaping a sustainable future for everyone.

 

Our Delegation

Jenny Davis-Peccoud Partner Amsterdam

Sustainability Practice Founder

Roberto Prioreschi SEMEA Regional Managing Partner Milan

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Wissam Yassine Partner Middle East

Onur Candar Partner Istanbul

Volkan Kara Partner Istanbul

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Katherine Dixon Partner Paris

Armando Guastella Partner Rome

Key Takeaways from COP29

The conference fell short of expectations—for some, considerably so—but there were several notable outcomes.

Read our three key takeaways

Our Energy Transition Insights
AI’s Power Surge: The Looming Data Center Energy Challenge
Data centers’ electricity demand could double by 2027, consuming 2.6% of global power.
Snap Chart
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Supply Race Is On
European production is projected to fall nearly 20% short of mandate-driven demand by 2030, a big opportunity for global feedstock suppliers and refiners that invest now.
Snap Chart
Will vs. Wallet: Consumers Want Green Energy, but Not at Any Cost
The lack of customers willing to pay higher prices to fund capital investments continues to hinder the energy transition.
Brief
Key Takeaways from COP29
The conference fell short of expectations—for some, considerably so—but there were several notable outcomes.
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Our Decarbonization Insights
Capturing Value by Decarbonizing the Automotive Supply Chain
While the auto industry has made progress decreasing emissions, decarbonizing the supply chain remains a challenge.
Brief
Operations and Supply Chain Decarbonization: Lower Emissions, Higher Performance
By integrating sustainability into operations, companies can meet their increasingly ambitious emissions targets while mitigating costs and boosting resilience.
The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability
Decarbonizing Technology Supply Chains
Most tech companies have set ambitious targets, but only half are on track to meet them.
Technology Report
A Realistic Path to Net-Zero Emissions for Commercial Aviation
The quest to decarbonize the industry by 2050 will sharply increase costs and depress air traffic growth.
Brief
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Our Circularity Insights
AI and Sustainability: The Power of Integration
Three practices will help companies deploy a more carbon-conscious “eco-AI” approach to their technology and sustainability priorities.
The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability
All Together Now: Partnerships Are Key to Circularity
Broad alliances help circular businesses increase revenues and gain new customers.
The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability
Circular Business Models Can Help Companies Meet Sustainability Rules
Making products more efficiently using fewer resources, and designing them to last longer, can create economic advantages.
FT Sustainable Views
Machinery and Equipment: The Circular Path to Value
Leaders use circular strategies to develop new sources of value and competitive advantage.
Global Machinery & Equipment Report
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Our Sustainability Insights in the MENA Region
Carbon Offsets and Credits in the GCC
Voluntary carbon offset markets offer opportunities for success.
Brief
How Decarbonization and Energy Transition Can Create Value for the Middle East and North Africa’s Energy Sector
Energy transition can open opportunities for Middle East and North Africa to be at the center of the global decarbonization solution while focusing on reducing domestic emissions.
World Economic Forum
Why Technology is Key to Decarbonizing the Middle East and North Africa
Technology-based solutions can unlock the pathway for MENA region to decarbonize via the region’s natural resources and climatic conditions.
World Economic Forum
State-owned Companies Can Accelerate the Sustainability Agenda in the Middle East and North Africa
The Middle East and North Africa region will be hit hard by climate changes, yet several economies in the region generate some of the highest emissions per capita in the world.
World Economic Forum

The Visionary CEO's Guide to Sustainability 2024

For sustainability, 2023 was the year boundless excitement gave way to realism as the challenge of meeting bold commitments became clear. Bain’s 2024 guide explores how leaders can meet the moment with pragmatism.

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