Vision for a pollution-free planet Earth

For too long, the relationship between prosperity and environment has been seen as a trade-off. Tackling pollution was considered an unwelcome cost on industry and a handicap to economic growth.

But global trends are showing that this is no longer the case. It's now clear that sustainable development is the only form of development that makes sense, including in financial and economic terms. The drive toward a pollution-free planet provides an opportunity to innovate and become more competitive.

The energy revolution currently unfolding is a game changer, as is the increased mobilization around climate. The rapidly falling cost of energy from renewable sources, such as wind and solar power, means that the countries leading the shift away from fossil fuels will reap the greatest benefits to their economies, as well as their environments. These countries will have better, faster transport networks and more flexible power grids.