A recent McKinsey and Company report highlights how electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction in Europe, with 16% of new-car sales being EVs. Despite challenges like high costs and charging infrastructure, consumer interest continues to grow.

This week, global management and consulting firm, McKinsey & Company released a new report highlighting that a $4 trillion investment would be required to tackle the material shortages of key materials and achieve global decarbonization targets. This investment would be required to bridge the materials gap that is crucial to sustainability.