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  Is my business future-proof? It’s a question many CEOs grapple with daily.     Jean-Pascal Tricoire was CEO of Schneider Electric for 17 years. Shortly after his tenure began, he chose to kick-start the company’s transformation through the acquisition of one of the most disruptive firms in its sector.     It turned into an uphill battle, with some investors and employees viewing the strategy as far-fetched and struggling to buy into the vision.     In this frank conversation with BCG’s CEO Christoph Schweizer, Tricoire describes how he went about winning hearts and minds.     Watch the latest episode of CEO Moments of Truth below: https://lnkd.in/eh_4GpTq

At BCG, we believe that collaboration between businesses and governments is essential to drive meaningful, sustainable change for both the environment and the economy. As climate change continues to intensify—with more frequent extreme weather events, rising sea levels impacting coastal areas, and growing public health challenges—the importance of collective action has never been clearer. Working together unlocks innovative solutions and multiplies impact, creating a future where tackling climate change is not only achievable but also a shared success. The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan, uniting leaders from both the public and private sectors in solidarity for a green world. This gathering will aim to drive solutions and foster actionable commitments, with a particular focus on unlocking the finance required to translate the global pathway into national plans based on the pledges made during COP28. COP29 is crucial in setting financial goals that drive climate action, laying the groundwork for shared climate ambitions in the years ahead. To further drive progress, we identify five topics high on our agenda this year: 1. Collaboration: Partnerships across governments, multilateral institutions, the social sector, and businesses are vital to achieving transformational change. 2. Finance: New financing structures can unlock capital to turn ambition into action. 3. Energy Transition and Decarbonization: Infrastructure transformation, methane reduction, and green procurement are foundational for scaling climate solutions. 4. Green Growth Acceleration: Expanding green businesses and fostering innovation drive sustainability and economic resilience. 5. Adaptation and Resilience: Effective adaptation needs public-private collaboration and investment. Financing upgrades in infrastructure to tackle rising sea levels and extreme weather protects vulnerable communities and ecosystems. Find out more about BCG’s insights in climate and sustainability: https://on.bcg.com/48HAHuw

Our Virtual Job Simulations are the perfect tool to give you a confidence boost during your applications and interviews. After completing, you will feel confident when speaking about BCG to your interviewers and more overall prepared for the process. Explore our virtual job simulations here: https://on.bcg.com/3NYljR9

"Companies and corporate leaders need to navigate, and they need to develop a geopolitical muscle." Here are the five exercises that companies need to do, according to Nikolaus S. Lang, Global Leader of the BCG Henderson Institute and leader of the BCG Center for Geopolitics, in this latest #TEDatBCG talk. Watch the full talk now: https://on.bcg.com/4hRDJ3I

Announcing our new strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate enterprise adoption of generative AI. The newly signed strategic collaboration agreement cements our plans to help enterprises fast-track the deployment of Generative AI from proof of concept to large-scale, production-ready solutions. Through this collaboration, AWS and BCG will enable enterprises to leverage GenAI to transform operations, boost efficiency, and drive measurable business outcomes. Discover more about this breakthrough collaboration in the full announcement:  on.bcg.com/BCG_AWS_SCA

The annual planning and budgeting process isn't as straightforward as it used to be. Today's disruptions can throw off even the most carefully thought-out budget. Up next, here are five moves that companies can make to set them up for success in 2025. 

By 2050, 70% of people will live in urban areas, with car ownership rising to 2.4 billion. As congestion, emissions, and road safety issues intensify, cities need more than quick fixes like road expansions—they need sustainable, long-term solutions. Six strategies work to reshape urban mobility, from diagnostics and digital capabilities to balancing quick wins with strategic planning and transparent communication. Our cutting-edge Digital Twin tool, City Flow by BCG X, provides city leaders a method to map out transport networks in real time, test traffic interventions, and make data-informed decisions, offering a holistic approach to sustainable urban mobility. Read more: https://on.bcg.com/4emJ7IS

Are companies that have entered the world of generative AI climbing the steps toward real impact, or are they stopping too soon? Two-thirds of executives are still not satisfied with their GenAI progress, with over half expecting cost savings by year's end, according to a recent BCG survey. To make GenAI work for you, it's time to get strategic. Focus on new revenue, cost reduction, and productivity gains—these are the levers to pull for a 10-15x ROI in less than three years. Find out how to reach the top of the staircase of GenAI's full potential, starting with realistic goals and a focused roadmap: https://lnkd.in/eXQCsb89

BCG's Global Chair, Rich Lesser, recently discussed the actions that governments and corporations still need to take to address climate change on the Harvard Business School Business Climate Rising podcast. “Goal one is step up because if we all step up, that's the best thing we can do to help all of us. “Goal two is to do better on adaptation and resilience. Goal three is do a much better job on scenario planning and getting ready for a world where transition risks are much higher than people perceive they're likely to be.” He also discusses his professional commitment to these issues, BCG's Role in net zero commitments, sustainable transitions, and AI's Impact on climate resilience. Listen here: https://on.bcg.com/3C9yig2 or wherever you get your podcasts.

BCGers across 50+ offices recently gathered for Amplify Impact Day, a global event dedicated to upskilling our teams in GenAI and exploring new ways to bring AI into our work. Through hands-on sessions and peer-led demos, our teams explored tools like ChatGPT Enterprise and Deckster, learning how AI can enhance everything from data analysis to content generation. These sessions are about more than just skills— they’re about fostering a mindset shift, embedding GenAI as a go-to resource to boost productivity and efficiency while keeping human insight at the heart of our impact.