WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.300 --> 00:00:02.168 Every day at BCG, 2 00:00:02.168 --> 00:00:06.706 we conquer complexity, unlock potential and bring insight to light. 3 00:00:07.273 --> 00:00:10.577 We drive inspired impact for our clients, our communities, 4 00:00:10.577 --> 00:00:12.545 our people and our planet. 5 00:00:12.545 --> 00:00:15.982 Now we are turning that impact focus toward what I believe 6 00:00:15.982 --> 00:00:20.086 is one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing humanity today. 7 00:00:20.320 --> 00:00:21.454 The climate crisis. 8 00:00:48.214 --> 00:00:51.151 BCG has come a long way since our commitment in September 2020, 9 00:00:51.684 --> 00:00:54.054 to reach net zero by 2030. 10 00:00:54.054 --> 00:00:56.723 We are partnering with our clients to help them realize their aspirations, 11 00:00:56.923 --> 00:01:00.226 but we’re equally changing the way we operate as a firm. 12 00:01:01.127 --> 00:01:04.397 Our success and the changes are based on 4 key principles. 13 00:01:04.631 --> 00:01:07.233 One, our spirit of innovation; 14 00:01:07.434 --> 00:01:09.069 Two, cutting-edge capabilities; 15 00:01:09.402 --> 00:01:11.704 Three, ecosystem of partnerships; 16 00:01:11.704 --> 00:01:15.308 and fourth, our commitment to enhancing the skillsets for tomorrow 17 00:01:15.542 --> 00:01:18.478 All those four principles will be our guiding lights 18 00:01:18.545 --> 00:01:20.280 in the coming years as well. 19 00:01:20.280 --> 00:01:24.851 The launch of the Climate and Sustainability Hub for Innovation in Asia 20 00:01:24.851 --> 00:01:28.922 aims to bring together the best of global expertise to the Asia-Pacific region. 21 00:01:29.289 --> 00:01:32.992 We deeply believe this is going to be an important enabler for our success 22 00:01:32.992 --> 00:01:34.661 and leading change in the future. 23 00:02:03.556 --> 00:02:06.960 Adding to our solid track record and expertise in venture building, 24 00:02:07.260 --> 00:02:10.063 the next frontier for us will be to grow Green Ventures. 25 00:02:10.396 --> 00:02:15.435 Creating a truly sustainable ecosystem will require a fundamental transformation 26 00:02:15.668 --> 00:02:20.173 of every sector of the economy with innovation as a key for success. 27 00:02:20.707 --> 00:02:23.610 By mobilizing capital and funding for green investments, 28 00:02:23.910 --> 00:02:25.211 we will accelerate the growth 29 00:02:25.211 --> 00:02:28.648 of innovative solutions in the race against climate change. 30 00:02:29.415 --> 00:02:33.019 Our experts in the region bring deep capabilities across Climate Mitigation, 31 00:02:33.186 --> 00:02:36.222 Adaptation and Resilience, Circularity and Sustainability. 32 00:02:37.023 --> 00:02:39.125 Through our global and regional networks, 33 00:02:39.125 --> 00:02:43.263 we bring together diverse partnerships and eco-systems to help address 34 00:02:43.530 --> 00:02:45.532 the complex challenges facing the region. 35 00:02:46.232 --> 00:02:51.104 Now—more than ever, there is a need for us to shape the next generation of talent 36 00:02:51.137 --> 00:02:55.308 in Asia who will play a vital role in changing the course on climate. 37 00:02:55.842 --> 00:02:58.678 In partnership with top local academic institutions, 38 00:02:59.012 --> 00:03:03.449 we will curate upskilling programs and opportunities for hands on exposure, 39 00:03:03.783 --> 00:03:08.788 to play our part and growing and diversifying the Climate and Sustainability talent pool. 40 00:03:53.366 --> 00:04:19.058 and leading change in the future.