World in transition: Five themes

“Change is the only constant,” wrote Heraclitus. Yet there are periods when the pace and scale of change is so striking that change itself becomes a primary characteristic of the times. 

This may be the case today.

That’s why we’re focusing on five themes of change affecting companies and markets. In this way, we hope to contribute to the understanding of where the world is headed at a time of historic transitions. 

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World in transition

Energy in transition

Demand for a lower-carbon world is transforming how energy companies fuel the global economy

World in transition

ESG takes center stage

Stakeholders, including regulators, investors and customers, are pushing environmental, social and governance issues to the top of the corporate agenda

World in transition

New directions in finance

Innovation and activism are changing how companies access financing at a time when the world is awash in capital

World in transition

Changing nature of globalization

Evolving geopolitical, economic and environmental realities are causing companies to reconsider their global footprint

World in transition

Evolving US policy ambitions

The Biden Administration’s ambitions could significantly affect how companies do business in the US and around the world

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World in transition webinar series

We are focusing on key themes of change affecting companies and markets.