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Apparel brands finally shift to deeper supplier relationships

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Brands recognize the value of partnering with suppliers but have been slow to act. Our latest survey finds that brands are finally shifting to transform the apparel industry.

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More systematic equity and revitalization planning as an imperative and opportunity in the suburbs: Northern Virginia

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

My writings on equity planning and social urbanism have been centered on DC, but with a soupcon of consideration of Hispanic areas of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland. -- " Social urbanism and equity planning as a way to address crime, violence, and persistent poverty: (not in) DC ," 2021 -- " An outline for integrated equity planning: concepts and programs ," 2017 --" Equity planning: an update ," 2020 -- " East County, Montgomery County, Maryland: Council redistricting spurs

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Carbon removals: How to scale a new gigaton industry

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

CO2 removal (CDR) capacity is far from the gigaton scale needed to round out businesses’ net-zero efforts by 2050. We explore a mature CDR market’s potential and possible first-mover advantages.