In the green transition, the steel industry needs to find ways to lower emissions. One way forward could be rethinking not only how but where steel manufacturing happens across the globe. Source: McKinsey Green-steel hubs: A pathway to decarbonize the steel industry

For all their efforts to reignite growth, telcos have yet to overcome their fundamental challenges. Doing so is still feasible, but the viable paths will require unprecedented transformation. Source: McKinsey The future of telcos: Mapping the routes to renewed success

The World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders, current and alumni, share their thoughts on issues they believe should get much more attention in Davos but might not amid a plethora of business topics. Source: McKinsey Young Global Leaders on Davos 2025

Though 24/7 clean power purchase agreements are gaining global momentum and could drive the deployment of storage and flexible generation assets, they require power suppliers to develop new capabilities. Source: McKinsey How hyperscalers are fueling the race for 24/7 clean power

After years of outperforming the rest of the market, the chemicals industry’s returns are lagging. To reverse this trend, the industry will need to rethink how it creates value. Source: McKinsey The state of the chemicals industry: Time for bold action and innovation

The procurement function regularly reinvents itself to find new sources of value. Is circularity the next opportunity on the horizon? Source: McKinsey Procurement’s sustainable (r)evolution

Recent trends indicate an improvement in the affordability of a four-year degree in the United States. The question is whether the trend can continue. Source: McKinsey Affording a college degree: Is the cost curve bending?

Philadelphia Fed president joins the show to discuss the Anchor Economy Initiative, which shows how large institutions foster economic growth in local communities.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why Anchor Institutions Are Vital to Local Economies

In the third panel of the “Policies That Work” series, Wharton experts explored how various forces are limiting access to homeownership and what can be done to change that.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Is the American Dream of Homeownership Still Within Reach?

Government policy is just one part of AI regulation, writes Wharton’s Kevin Werbach.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Even Under Trump, AI Governance Is Here to Stay