Comment by Alan Martinovich, partner, head of the North American strategy and organisation practice, Arthur D Little

Although covid-19 temporarily pushed climate change and sustainability off daily global newsfeeds, 2020 was in fact a year in which global political ambitions toward addressing the climate started to look much more robust. Capital for green investments was available, yet both companies and investors remained cautious, and progress toward transformational change was remarkably slow.

Now, as governments, corporates, and investors take a fresh look to rebuild economies, global priorities have a new drive and willingness to support green initiatives as…