Climate change, plastics in the ocean, and the transition to a circular economy are among today's global environmental challenges. From our work with business leaders and our social impact projects to our Green Champion and corporate sustainability initiatives, we are accelerating forward on these and other issues.
EARTH DAY 2019
In celebration of Earth Day 2019, we asked six of our regional office Green Champions to share updates on their most recent projects. Watch below how teams in San Francisco, Houston, Munich, Amsterdam, and Dubai are demonstrating and promoting sustainable behavior at work and beyond:
Join The #OWGreenlight Conversation
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Read moreOW From the Web Climate Resilience -
Read moreInsights World Energy Trilemma 2018 The World Energy Trilemma Index is an annual comparative ranking of 125 countries on their ability to balance energy priorities. -
Read moreMobility A Timetable For Phasing Out Internal-Combustion Engines A transition to electric vehicles is inevitable, and the best thing that could happen to the industry is exactly what is starting to happen—governments are beginning to set timetables. -
Read moreFor Health and Environmental Agriculture 4.0 – The Future Of Farming Technology A number of global trends are influencing food security, poverty, and the overall sustainability of food and agricultural systems.
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PERSPECTIVES FROM BRINK
BRINK, a digital news service from our parent Marsh & McLennan Companies, gathers timely perspectives from experts on risk and resilience around the world to inform business and policy decisions on critical challenges, including those related to the Environment.
SOCIAL IMPACT
Oliver Wyman partners with organizations whose work improves communities and lives around the world through sustainability efforts. We are proud of the work our employees have contributed to these organizations through fellowships and strategic projects.
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Read moreSocial Impact GRID Alternatives Market Entry Strategy Providing Affordable Solar Power for Low-Income Housing -
Read moreNonprofit Fellowships Transforming Puerto Rico's Energy System in Disaster Recovery Galen Bertozzi spent five months following Hurricane Maria to aid in the country's energy system development. -
Read moreSocial Impact Emirates Wildlife Society In Association With WWF Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS) is a local environmental nonprofit established in the UAE that works in association with WWF, one of the world’s largest and most experienced independent conservation organizations. -
Read moreSocial Impact A Funding Strategy for Ayala's Project Kasibulan A Sustainable Nationwide Initiative
OUR GREEN CHAMPIONS
Our Green Champions are based in our regional offices around the world and are dedicated to finding opportunities to raise awareness of the important environmental issues facing our local communities today and in the future. They are focused on demonstrating and promoting sustainable behavior while at work, on the road, or at home.
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
Oliver Wyman and our parent company Marsh & McLennan Companies recognize our responsibility to conduct business in a way that protects and improves the state of the environment for future generations. As a global firm, we understand that the long-term, well-being of society and our employees, the strength of the global economy, and the continuing success of our own business depend on our commitment to a sustainable environment.
MORE RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
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Read moreInsights Global Risks Report 2019 Heightened geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions, rising technological instabilities and increased environmental concern are contributing to a divided and disrupted world. -
Read moreInsights Climate Change: Managing a New Financial Risk A rising tide of challenges and financial opportunities -
Read moreInsights Extending Our Horizons Evaluating Credit Risk and Opportunity in a Changing Climate -
Read moreInsights The Social Impact Imperative The role of private and non profit sectors in the Gulf Cooperation Countries -
Read moreFinance and Risk Management Financing Climate Resilience The global green financing gap is estimated to range from a minimum of $2.5 trillion, to as high as $4.8 trillion. -
Read moreInsights A Stressing Climate? Key Challenges For Banks In Assessing And Disclosing Climate Change Risk Learn more about the implications of climate change risks and opportunities for your organization's financial performance. -
Read moreInsights Supporting The Circular Economy Transition What will the world look like in 2040 if vital natural resources become scarce? What would stimulate a shift from the current linear “Take-Make-Dispose” consumption model that relies on the availability of abundant natural resources, to a circular economy based on the principle of “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle”? -
Read moreJournals MMC Climate Resilience Handbook Since 2011, climate-related risks have dominated the rankings of the top five threats to global prosperity in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report—with good reason. Extreme weather events, failure of climate change mitigation and adaptation, water supply crises, and biodiversity loss, among other climate-related risks, threaten the long-term viability of many businesses. -
Read moreInsights Sustainable Retail: The Groceries Retailer Gap Most retailers agree that sustainability will be a key competitive advantage in the future. Unfortunately, there is a wide gap between their ambitions and reality. A growing mismatch between supply and demand could erode the profits of the entire food industry within four decades. -
Read moreInsights Aviation Fuels, Stage Two Renewable Jet Fuels Are The Next Step In The Industry’s Evolution The aviation industry is one of the most advanced in terms of exploring options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Aviation contributes only about 2 percent of all human-produced carbon dioxide emissions – but that figure is set to rise, given that demand for air transport is expected to double by 2035. -
Read moreInsights Global Risks 2018 Rising political and social unrest and disruptive shifts in technology are creating risks and instabilities that are directly impacting businesses around the world. -
Read moreInsights Businesses Can No Longer Avoid Becoming Political Business leaders who fail to develop their own social and political policies risk finding themselves on the wrong side of history. -
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Insights How Climate Resilient Is Your Company? This pressing question is increasingly being asked of management and boards. But what is climate resilience, and why is it so important? -
Read moreInsights The Electric Vehicle Charging Market Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining market momentum. -
Read moreInsights Evolving Risk Concerns In Asia Pacific 2017 The report is the second edition in the “Evolving Risk Concerns in Asia-Pacific” series -
Read moreInsights Plugged In Are electric vehicles the future of the automotive industry?
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