On this edition of The Core Report, finance journalist Govindraj Ethiraj is in conversation with Dr. Mekala Krishnan, partner with the McKinsey Global Institute. She discusses the key takeaways from COP 28 and delves into the challenges and opportunities of the global climate transition, emphasizing the need for a just transition away from fossil fuels. She also talks about the engagement of the private sector in linking climate action to core business value creation. The conversation provides valuable insights into the complexities and pivotal factors shaping our journey toward a sustainable and resilient future.

Dr. Mekala Krishnan is a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), McKinsey’s business and economics research arm. Her research focuses on topics related to sustainable and inclusive growth, including climate risk and the net-zero transition, globalisation, productivity growth, and gender economics. Her most recent research focuses on the net-zero transition, adaptation and physical climate risk across sectors and geographies, including its implications for companies and countries. She has authored numerous articles and her work has been cited in leading business publications, including The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Harvard Business Review.

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