1、Transforming Energy DemandW H I T E P A P E RJ A N U A R Y 2 0 2 4In collaboration with PwCImages:Getty Images 2024 World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by any informa

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3、conomic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum,nor the entirety of its Members,Partners or other stakeholders.ContentsForewordExecutive summary1 Why transforming energy demand matters2 The three energy demand levers3 Business solutions overall appr

4、oach4 Business solutions selected interventions for change in buildings,industry and transport4.1 Industry4.2 Buildings4.3 Transport5 Government leadershipConclusionAppendixA1 Modelling methodologyContributorsEndnotes345111315 162429333738384044Transforming Energy Demand2ForewordAs the global energy

5、 system undergoes a rapid transformation,leaders across all sectors need to collaborate to accelerate an energy transition that creates positive outcomes for people,society and the planet.The private sector can play a leading role in driving this transformation.That is why a year ago,the Internation

6、al Business Council(IBC),a group that together represents 3%of global energy use,decided to focus on energy demand.This is an under-addressed area that will allow us to increase economic output,while reducing greenhouse gas emissions(GHG)and driving up global access to energy.Our research shows that