Sustainability Insights

Southeast Asia's Green Economy 2025 Report

Unlocking systems for growth and impact

What’s Ahead for Energy Executives in 2025

Bain partners discuss findings from our latest survey of energy executives and how today's challenges are reshaping priorities across sectors.

Agribusiness

Top Performers Unlock More Revenue from Sustainability

Across global industries, leaders are capturing more revenue from sustainable products—and some expect the momentum to build.

Consumer Products

Sustainability Is a Natural Part of India’s Consumer Journey—Not a Marketing Ploy

Brands need to promote specific dimensions of sustainability to connect with consumers in India.

Performance Improvement

Circular Business Models Unlock New Profit and Growth

Companies are using circular strategies to reap economic benefits.

Agribusiness

Utilities’ Confidence in Their Climate Resilience Is Falling

A declining share of utilities and renewables executives feel very confident in their company’s resilience to climate-related physical risks. Is it time for new approaches?

Retail

Interview: Rajesh Garg, Group Chief Financial Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, Landmark Group

“The first step is to make the Chief Financial Officer the Chief Sustainability Officer.”

Mining

Energy Executive Agenda 2025: New Challenges, New Innovations

Our latest survey finds executives facing rising costs, surging demand, and a long to-do list.

Chemicals

Preparing for the Next Leap in Renewable Fuels

Bain partners discuss the current landscape, strategies for securing resources and funding, and navigating investment decisions in times of uncertainty.

Sustainability

Mastering Sustainable Selling: Creating B2B Value by Meeting Buyers' Needs

In this webinar recording, Bain partners share strategies for generating maximum value in the B2B space by meeting buyer needs for sustainability.

Private Equity

Decarbonization That Works: Five Key Actions in Private Equity

Scope 1 and 2 emissions-reduction leaders focus on both decarbonization and value creation.

Chemicals

Building a Resilient Plastic Circularity Framework in Southeast Asia

Key interventions across the value chain can help Southeast Asia propel plastic circularity.

Aviation

Renewable Fuels: Seizing the Generational Opportunity

Leading companies are separating signal from noise and investing in a strategy reflecting their strengths.

Sustainability

The Impact of Climate Disclosure Standards

Stephane Biguet, CFO of SLB, discusses the company's role in the energy transition.

Agribusiness

Cattle Traceability in Pará Is a $1 Billion Opportunity for Brazil’s Livestock Production

A study by Bain & Company and The Nature Conservancy predicts that the initiative could boost exports, reduce the informal market, and increase productivity.

Sustainability

Circular Transformation of Industries: Unlocking Economic Value

In collaboration with the World Economic Forum and the University of Cambridge, this report explores how circularity can boost resilience, revenues, and cost savings.

Aerospace & Defense

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.

Automotive

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.

Advanced Manufacturing & Services

Improving the Customer Experience in Three Areas Positively Impacts Loyalty for Automotive OEMs

Targeted improvements in digital and tech-enabled experiences, EV charging, and service-related experiences deliver a strong upside in customer loyalty.

Machinery & Equipment

The Carbon Removal Crisis: Are Companies Doing Enough?

The importance of carbon removal to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement continues to urgently grow.

Energy & Natural Resources

Key Takeaways from COP29

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

Sustainability

Prioritizing Sustainability in the Middle East

Mapping critical environmental issues for regional businesses

Social Impact

Business Breakthrough Barometer 2024

The annual pulse check from leading business on the net zero transition.

Sustainability

From Disillusionment to Action: Four Ways CEOs Can Boost Sustainability

Extreme weather is increasing pressure on leaders to make real progress on sustainability, but this isn’t all about risk. There’s plenty of opportunity too.

Advanced Manufacturing & Services

Is the Middle East Ready to Shift Gears to Electric Vehicles?

Unlocking the potential of electric vehicle adoption in the Middle East

Sustainability

Overcoming Barriers to Singapore SME Decarbonisation

Decarbonising small and medium enterprises can unlock economic value and mitigate emissions.

Sustainability

Inside the 2024 Visionary CEO's Guide to Sustainability

Bain experts discuss our latest sustainability guide and how executives can meet the moment.

Consumer Products

From Sustainability Commitments to Impact: Four Pragmatic Questions for Visionary CEOs

Amid competing priorities, CEOs and consumers still say sustainability matters. By acting now, companies can set the stage for profitable growth.

Retail

The Sustainability Puzzle: What Do Consumers Really Want?

How businesses can unlock the challenge of helping consumers live sustainably.

Chemicals

How to Master the Art of Selling Sustainability

Our survey of 500 B2B buyers and sellers shows a widening chasm on sustainability. A new industrial sales model is needed to close this buy-sell gap.

Consumer Products

How CEOs Can Turn Decarbonization Setbacks into Progress

Successful companies are establishing a strong business case and then collaborating across the value chain.

Consumer Products

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.

Consumer Products

Olam Food Ingredients: Pioneering a New Financial Model for Sustainability

CFO Rishi Kalra has finance and sustainability speaking a common language, valuing comprehensive impact, and reporting results investors can count on.