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David Young

Global Leader, Center for Climate & Sustainability

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  • Master’s degree, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • Bachelor’s degree, University of Mount Union

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David Young

Global Leader, Center for Climate & Sustainability

Dave Young is the Global Leader of the BHI Center for Climate & Sustainability. Based in BCG’s Boston office, Dave is Managing Director & Senior Partner. Dave was named a BHI Fellow in 2019, with a focus on Sustainable Business Model Innovation.

BHI Center for Climate & Sustainability explores the needed pivots, scaling, speed, limits, and breakthrough in climate and sustainability within a systems perspective for large-scale systems change and adoption.

In 2022, Dave was named the #1 Sustainability Leader in Consulting by The Consulting Report. He is a frequent speaker, at events such as the UN Global Compact’s Leaders Summit and the World Humanitarian Forum, in addition to C-suite events of Fortune 500 clients. His work has been published in leading publications, including Harvard Business Review and the World Economic Forum.

Outside of work, Dave enjoys astronomy and travel.

 

 

Recent Work

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BCG.com | January 11, 2024

The Hidden Dynamics of the Energy Transition

The energy transition presents a massive and complex challenge, and it’s moving too slowly. To accelerate progress, businesses and governments should adopt a systems approach.

BCG.com | September 13, 2023

Short-Term Solutions for Bending the Ammonia Emissions Curve

Renewable ammonia has long-term potential, but the industry can’t wait. Ammonia producers and customers can take steps to become more sustainable, starting today.

BCG.com | July 11, 2023

How Scarcity Will Reshape Your Sustainability Strategy

Every business must identify and respond to potential shortfalls embedded in its value chains.

BCG Henderson Institute | June 1, 2023

Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Scenarios

Stress-test your strategy and stretch your imagination.

BCG.com | May 22, 2023

Emissions from Legacy Assets Demand Urgent Action

“Locked-in” emissions from existing assets threaten to exceed the 1.5°C global warming target. Using autos as a case study, we outline steps to tackle the problem.

24 Minutes | January 12, 2023

Business Impact on Nature with Tony Goldner

"We've got to be Net Zero and Nature Positive at the same time. That requires extra capability, extra learning, extra knowledge, and extra tools to be parallel processing climate and nature together.”