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Ilshat Haris leads Boston Consulting Group's work in low carbon solutions and bioenergy globally. He is a core member of the Energy, Climate & Sustainability, Strategy, and Global Advantage practices. He joined BCG in 2012 and has delivered impact across North America, Europe, and Asia, and transferred to BCG Houston in 2014.

Ilshat has partnered with energy and industrial companies to implement major business changes, including new business development, strategy, organization, and commercial transformation. His recent experience includes developing a sustainable business venture, building a climate investment fund, crafting a low carbon solutions strategy, driving a large scale commercial transformation, and establishing a global trading business.

Ilshat co-leads BCG’s Social Impact work in Houston and has collaborated with major local non-profit organizations on creating diversity, equity, and inclusion opportunities for all.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, Lomonosov Moscow State University

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • BCG Key to Purpose Award

Publications and Videos

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A Fusion Future Is No Longer Wishful Thinking

Technological breakthroughs and growing investment are bringing the vision of harnessing the process that powers the sun to meet our energy needs closer to reality.
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Is Renewable Natural Gas Poised for Future Growth or Doomed to Decline?

As the U.S. continues its path to decarbonization, a mix of technologies will be needed to achieve sustainability goals across use cases.
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North America's Bioenergy Revolution

The opportunity and landscape for bioenergy in North America are clear. The country's industry and society are strategically well-placed next to an abundance of bioenergy feedstock.
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How Energy Companies Can Organize for the Low-Carbon Era

BCG explores how low-carbon solutions (LCS) are quickly becoming the primary growth opportunity for companies and how to organize to accommodate.

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Pursuing Value Beyond Cost Savings in Oil and Gas Supply Chains

Chasing new ways to manage volatility, advance sustainability, and build resilience can boost individual companies and benefit the broader business ecosystem.
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What It Will Take to Reap the Rewards of Renewable Fuels

The yearly global margin pool could surpass $100 billion in the coming decade—if market players secure more feedstock supplies, improve process economics, and address pricing issues.
Turning Geopolitical Risk into Strategic Advantage

Turning Geopolitical Risk into Strategic Advantage

Why do some companies always seem to emerge stronger from a period of volatility? Rather than focus just on mitigating potential harm, they look for opportunities to capitalize on the disruption.
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COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities for US Refiners

At BCG’s recent round table of industry experts and leaders, we explored the current state of the refining sector, supply and demand scenarios, refining outlook and winning strategies going forward.
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A Decarbonization Roadmap for Upstream Oil and Gas

By tailoring an incremental approach to their constraints and opportunities, upstream players can reduce their carbon footprint while limiting any negative economic impact.
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Making a Business Case for Sustainability in Chemicals

Rising concerns about sustainability are creating a variety of profitable opportunities for chemical companies willing to step up their strategic ambitions.