Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video features a recording of BCG's Climate & Sustainability Summit “Back to square zero for sustainability? Breaking the wall of economic short-termism”, held on 7 November 2025 during the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 in Berlin.
It explores how economic systems must evolve to meet sustainability challenges in times of political uncertainty and scientific urgency. The curated speaker lineup and forward-looking agenda address the realities of climate science, the resilience of Europe’s climate leadership, and the role of businesses in turning climate action into a competitive advantage.
In this session, Patrick Herhold and Jens Burchardt reassess the business case for climate action. They demonstrate that the economics of decarbonization are shifting rapidly—across many sectors, green solutions can drive growth and resilience, as the green economy experiences the second highest growth rate across sectors.
BCG Keynote: How Climate Action Can Be a Business Case
Speakers: Patrick Herhold, Managing Director & Senior Partner; Member of the Global Climate & Sustainability Leadership Team, Boston Consulting Group
Jens Burchardt, Managing Director & Partner; Global expert on climate impact and co-founder of BCG’s Center for Climate and Sustainability, Boston Consulting Group
Supported by BCG
Explore the full playlist of Circle discussions:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkhVBjzvMPh1P0itWV8x0gTt5uCScpcR_
🌐 Learn More About Falling Walls Circle:
falling-walls.com/circle
📩 Stay Updated:
falling-walls.com/get-involved/newsletter
#FallingWallsCircle #ScienceSummit25
This video features a recording of BCG's Climate & Sustainability Summit “Back to square zero for sustainability? Breaking the wall of economic short-termism”, held on 7 November 2025 during the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 in Berlin.
It explores how economic systems must evolve to meet sustainability challenges in times of political uncertainty and scientific urgency. The curated speaker lineup and forward-looking agenda address the realities of climate science, the resilience of Europe’s climate leadership, and the role of businesses in turning climate action into a competitive advantage.
In this session, Patrick Herhold and Jens Burchardt reassess the business case for climate action. They demonstrate that the economics of decarbonization are shifting rapidly—across many sectors, green solutions can drive growth and resilience, as the green economy experiences the second highest growth rate across sectors.
BCG Keynote: How Climate Action Can Be a Business Case
Speakers: Patrick Herhold, Managing Director & Senior Partner; Member of the Global Climate & Sustainability Leadership Team, Boston Consulting Group
Jens Burchardt, Managing Director & Partner; Global expert on climate impact and co-founder of BCG’s Center for Climate and Sustainability, Boston Consulting Group
Supported by BCG
Explore the full playlist of Circle discussions:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkhVBjzvMPh1P0itWV8x0gTt5uCScpcR_
🌐 Learn More About Falling Walls Circle:
falling-walls.com/circle
📩 Stay Updated:
falling-walls.com/get-involved/newsletter
#FallingWallsCircle #ScienceSummit25
