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4 November 2021 10:30

Green transformation: European steel industry must cut emissions by 30 percent by 2030 in order to meet climate targets

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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

4 November 2021 09:21

Clean hydrogen: efficient transportation solutions will determine commercial success

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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

28 October 2021 15:58

Automotive Disruption Radar: Traditional OEMs drive the transformation

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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

26 October 2021 09:08

Consumption patterns after coronavirus: consumers are prioritizing quality and sustainability

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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

18 October 2021 09:00

The path to success for robust organizations: Adaptability beats the search for perfection

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The right organizational structure is only one among many levers Robust companies are responsive, able to adapt and maintain flexible resources Frontrunners do not just react, they actively drive change

Munich, October 2021: Private and public sector organizations are under pressure from two sides. Long-term developments such as climate change, economic crises and geopol

24 September 2021 09:36

Digital and physical innovations stimulate the healthcare sector

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Digital products and services will account for 12 percent of total healthcare spending by 2026 Market is set to grow to EUR 59 billion in Germany and EUR 239 billion in Europe in the next five years Artificial intelligence, sensors for continuous monitoring, and cell and gene therapies hold the greatest potential
Munich, September 2021: Global efforts to overcome the Covid-

21 September 2021 09:07

Digitalization in retail banking is accelerating – but innovative technologies still are not high on the agenda

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80 percent of banks are only planning to close a small portion of their branches in the short to medium term Just under two-thirds are making bigger investments in digital technologies, though the focus is on day-to-day business and existing core processes 81 percent want to continue to position themselves as customer experts at the interface to the consumer
Munich, Septemb

13 July 2021 10:01

Roland Berger sees record growth: New Partners and an ambitious growth plan

17 new Partners across international offices Record year expected in 2021 with double-digit growth Strategic realignment with innovation platforms Board to examine all options for further growth as an independent partnership
Munich, July 2021: Roland Berger continues to drive its ambitious growth plans and has elected a total of 17 consultants into the partnership. The elections took place a

29 June 2021 08:40

Offshore wind sector can increase economic potential through green hydrogen conversion and floating technology

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Green hydrogen is one of the cornerstones of the energy transition Floating technology can harness wind along deeper coastal waters and increase the scope for low-cost hydrogen production Further cost cutting is necessary if the European offshore wind energy sector is to stay competitiv
Munich, June 2021: The last decade saw a remarkable rise in offshore wind energy (OWE). T

26 May 2021 09:12

"Automotive Disruption Radar": New technologies in the global automotive industry take off despite the pandemic

Electric vehicle penetration rises dramatically Increase in patents indicates steady progress towards autonomous driving New website www.automotive-disruption-radar.com provides extensive data on the trends in the automotive industry
Munich, May 2021: Even the Covid-19 pandemic cannot halt the disruptive developments in technology and customer attitude trends within the automotive sector.

11 May 2021 09:21

Companies anticipate significant impact of quantum computing on business models

Quantum technology will bring new disruptions Solving optimization problems will be one of the first use cases; manufacturing industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals and chemicals will benefit most Rising investments indicate promising development towards commercialization; first markets for the technology already exist
Munich, May 2021: Quantum computing is likely to have an increas

19 April 2021 12:20

The green economy: how sustainable business management becomes a competitive advantage

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The price of CO2 would have to rise to up to 150 euros per metric ton by 2040 to achieve the Paris climate targets Companies that do not actively pursue sustainability risk losing from 5 up to 50 percent of their profits Cuts in emissions will become a competitive factor
Munich, April 2021: Companies have to become greener and more sustainable, or else they will face