Accelerating progress towards a net-zero economy through corporate innovation and business building — By Stefan Gross-Selbeck, BCG Digital Ventures and Rich Hutchinson, BCG We are now at the tipping point of a major wave of climate and sustainability innovation. Reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, avoiding the worst effects of climate change, and building a truly sustainable ecosystem will require nothing less than the…

To succeed in the decarbonization economy, companies need to look outside their core business to unlock new value — By Ashley Silver, Daniel Jarosch, and Kanika Chandaria, BCG Digital Ventures In the context of the clear need to address climate change, the decarbonization economy has risen to the top of C-level agendas; Chief Sustainability Officer has become a serious and integral role in the boardroom, taking prominence at Ikea…

Talking about climate is easy — but action is what counts. Here’s how corporates can innovate to win in the transition to a low-carbon future — By Stefan Gross-Selbeck, Raju Sarma, Sid Shah, Danielle Ullner, Daniel Jarosch, and Kanika Chandaria The science is clear: We need to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 to limit temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. This will require nothing less than the…

With telehealth adoption and the rise of digital solutions for specialty and prescription drugs, it’s time for pharma companies to take the opportunity presented by the acceleration of digital health — By Alex Baxter, André Heeg, Steve King, Amaryllis Liampoti, and Gunnar Trommer, BCG Digital Ventures The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a shift to digital across industries, with store closures and lockdown measures leading to a step change in how consumers buy products. Online solutions that were just one channel in…

Eleven out of Europe’s 16 climate tech unicorns were created just last year. — This article was originally published on Sifted. As other startups have slammed the brakes on funding rounds in a tepid market, investor confidence in climate tech and clean energy in Europe has stayed steady. “The next generational task — and also opportunity — we have is in climate sustainability,” says…

After resounding success over the past five years, heycar Group reflects on how it became the leading pan-European platform for quality used cars. — First, it was Germany in 2017. Then, market launches in the UK and Spain followed in rapid succession. …

Diversity in the workforce is both a moral imperative and a competitive advantage. — Amid a groundswell against long-standing racial and gender-based disparities, individuals across the U.S. are rising up to demand an end to systemic inequality. And corporations have a critical role in building equitable economies. At BCG Digital Ventures, we understand our role in being agents of social change — and we…

“To succeed as an Engineer at Digital Ventures you need to be able to prioritize three things: curiosity over skills, people over work, and doing over talking.” — Meet the world-class talent building the game-changing businesses of the future. At BCG Digital Ventures, we’re shaping tomorrow one game-changing venture at a time. …

To bridge the gap between roasters and coffee enthusiasts, BCG Digital Ventures helped create a marketplace focused on specialty coffee. — 60beans is a platform for a new generation of coffee consumers, providing the opportunity to purchase specialty coffee directly from local roasters across Europe. The unique marketplace — built through a joint partnership with Joh. Jacobs & Co. and BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV) — also provides educational content around coffee…