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The reduction targets of the world's largest corporations cut emissions by only 20 percent by 2030
Many companies can see the competitive advantages presented by decarbonization
Six action areas to speed up emission reduction plans
Munich, September 2022: The targets set by the 4,700 largest listed companies in the world will reduce CO2 emissions by just 20 percent by 2030.
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Electric vehicles are set to make up 53 to 82% of all new vehicles below 3.5 tons sold in Europe by 2030
Aggressive sales scenario: 2038 could be the first year with more than 50% battery-electric vehicles on the road
Electric cars need around 30%fewer aftermarket components, but create significant new opportunities
Munich/Brussels, September 2022: The ongoing electrificatio
Munich, August 2022: Roland Berger today announced the acquisition of Saarburg-based management consulting firm POLARIXPARTNER. The acquisition will further strengthen Roland Berger's team and its expertise in cost optimization.
POLARIXPARTNER brings a team of almost 30 dedicated people and specializes in strategy development and cost and process optimization. The firm offers services includin
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The Middle East and Africa are likely to become a hotspot for sustainable energy – but increased regulation and targeted investments are crucial
Energy transition progress in the Middle East and Africa scored 26% on the Readiness Index
Green hydrogen seen as key industry to accelerate energy transition
Munich, July 2022: Siemens Energy and global management consultancy Rolan
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Annual software costs could more than double by 2030 with existing vehicle concepts New software-based design approach will allow to avoid costs of nearly USD 16 billion per year starting in 2030 Software distribution can open up additional sources of revenue
Munich, July 2022: As electrification, connectivity and automated driving functionality incr
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68 percent of companies see big challenges when it comes to digital transformation
The main reasons are the lack of technological knowledge (62 %) and inadequate management of the digital portfolio (46 %)
One key to resolving this is an integrated business and digital strategy
Munich, July 2022: For years, companies have been talking about the need to accomplish a digital tr
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The region – a minor contributor to global climate change – currently sits at 22 % on the energy-transition readiness scale
At the top of decisions makers’ priority list is speeding up the expansion of renewable energies, where technology is advanced and costs are competitive
Although Latin America has a golden opportunity to further develop its role as a reliable exporter of gr
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Trend toward e-mobility increases pressure on suppliers of traditional drive technology
Automotive suppliers perform well in the dimensions of Purpose, Strategy and Culture, as well as Leadership and Talent
The biggest challenges are liquidity management, modernization of IT systems and processes, and knowledge exchange
Munich, July 2022: The automotive industry is undergoin
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Roland Berger EV Charging Index: Germany in third place worldwide
China and the United States lead in charging infrastructure
Energy management as an attractive market for the future
Munich, June 2022: Electromobility is booming: 55 percent more electric vehicles were sold worldwide in the second half of 2021 alone than in the preceding six months. The number
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Global EV sales as a percentage of total vehicle sales rise to 9.5%
China, the Netherlands and Singapore top the ADR ranking
Customers prefer electric models from electric-only automakers
Munich, June 2022: Electric mobility is booming in spite of the difficult economic situation and tight global supply chains. As a share of global new car sales, electric vehicles and plug-i
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Participants at the annual Asia Pacific Energy Week surveyed on importance of key energy priorities and progress made towards the energy transition
Top energy priorities include the accelerated expansion of renewables and the decarbonization of industry
Currently, Asia Pacific sits at just 25 percent on a scale of energy-transition readiness despite having the highest contribu
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Two out of three industry executives see severe cost and efficiency pressure on production
More than 60 percent believe there are few opportunities to reduce these constraints
Six megatrends offer an opportunity to reconfigure production and open up new competitive opportunities
Munich, March 2022: Faced constantly with new challenges, industrial companies have followed a
Leading consulting firm Roland Berger will collaborate with Tel Aviv-based Start-Up Nation Central on a series of strategic initiatives to promote business agreements between Israeli companies and GCC-based government and commercial entities
Tel Aviv/Munich, January 2022: Leading international consulting firm Roland Berger is partnering with Start-Up Nation Central, the independent non-profit o
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Chip demand set to rise 17% per year from 2020 to 2022, while supply will grow only 6% per year Additional capacity is not being built up in older semiconductors and will not offer relief in the short term The automotive industry's current design philosophy still relies on older chip generations, making it harder hit than other industries by the shortage
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The technology could lead to a new financial trading system that is more efficient, transparent and accessible
From 2030 on a total cost reduction of up to EUR 4.6 bn or 24% of the actual cost of trading is expected in equity trading alone per year
Growing number of use cases will force regulators to define necessary frameworks
Munich, December 2021: Blockchain technology is
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Customer sentiment: Business travel to drop by 24% in Europe and the US, and by 21% in China
Travel consciousness and sustainability will reshape the mobility industry
Industry players need to revise existing operating models, double down on sustainability and chase new customer segments
Munich, December 2021: The pandemic has had a profound impact on travel behavior and the
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One third of output from primary – i.e. ore-based – steelmaking, around 29 million metric tons, must be produced in a more climate-friendly way
The necessary CO2 reductions will lead to additional annual costs for the industry in the double-digit-billion Euro range at the end of the decade
The transformation to green steel will have to be financed with the help of state aid and
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Demand for hydrogen in Europe is expected to rise to more than 45 million metric tons by 2050
Cost-effective transportation of clean hydrogen will become a crucial factor for this energy source
By 2050, 40 percent of Europe’s hydrogen demand will come from imports
Munich, November 2021: Clean hydrogen is regarded as the energy source of the future and a key element in the en
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Share of electric cars in global vehicle sales rises to nearly 7%
China's electric vehicle market dominated by homegrown carmakers
First fully autonomous vehicle services expected to start appearing from 2030
Munich, October 2021: Even though the automotive industry is still battling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is no stopping the new technology revolution. T
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Consumers increasingly expect quality (67%) and sustainability (51%) from brands and products
Smaller, independent stores with an exclusive assortment are trending
The focus is still on furniture, household items, and garden products
Munich, October 2021: The pandemic has irreversibly changed consumer behavior. Consumers are mainly prioritizing brands that offer sustainable
