Metrics
What numbers consultants lead with.
Every slide that foregrounds a metric — 7,750 in total — classified into families by what's being measured. Drill in to see who uses each family, where in the narrative, and the real examples.
Metric families
7,750 metric-led slides1266
Survey & sentiment
What people said — respondents, priorities, sentiment, NPS.
16.3%
1110
Market size & value
Scale of the pool — TAM, GMV, AUM, deal value, investment, funding.
14.3%
709
Cost & savings
What's spent or saved — costs, spend, savings, efficiency, abatement.
9.1%
541
Share & penetration
Piece of the pie — market share, adoption, penetration, uptake.
7.0%
491
Growth rate
Speed of change — CAGR, YoY, growth rate.
6.3%
261
Rates & ratios
Other rates — retention, conversion, representation, distress.
3.4%
324
Employment & headcount
People at work — employees, FTEs, productivity, jobs.
4.2%
226
Indices & scores
Composite indicators — confidence indices, rankings, ratings.
2.9%
218
Margin & return
Economic quality — margins, ROI/ROE/ROIC, TSR, profit.
2.8%
212
Environment & emissions
Green metrics — GHG, emissions, hydrogen, renewables.
2.7%
187
Volume & counts
Raw counts — number of X, transactions, deals.
2.4%
141
Revenue & sales
Top line — revenue, sales, GVA.
1.8%
76
Macro indicators
Economy-wide signals — inflation, unemployment, PMI.
1.0%
23
Valuation
Asset worth — present value, pre-money, exit value.
0.3%
1965
Other
Domain-specific or uncategorized long-tail.
25.4%
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Where in the narrative
| analyze_data | 443 |
| size_opportunity | 123 |
| establish_context | 102 |
| diagnose | 81 |
| quantify_impact | 66 |
| frame_problem | 58 |
| recommend | 57 |
| illustrate_case | 55 |
| benchmark_peers | 43 |
| transition | 18 |
| prioritize | 10 |
| plan_implementation | 10 |
Number shape
| money | 447 |
| plain | 372 |
| percent | 283 |
| multiplier | 7 |
| other | 1 |
80 examples
showing first 804.1%
Corporate capex is re-emerging as a primary engine of global growth after years of underinvestment as businesses look to modernize assets and capitalize on macro shifts
“The capital stock in the US has aged considerably in recent decades, reflecting delayed replacement cycles and shifting investment priorities, and will now incr…”
+30%
The boom in data centers and related infrastructure will require significant utility-focused capex to meet US power demands, alongside a revival of nuclear energy investment
“Increasing capex among US utilities and O&G firms”
29%
Some investment opportunities are arising as the use of European recovery funds and the InvestAI initiative shift capital expenditure plans toward tech-related strategies
“The EU's InvestAI Initiative was announced in Feb 2025 to dedicate EUR 200 billion for AI-related investments, with EUR 20 billion intended for gigafactories”
50
Diverging business sentiment is influencing capital expenditures across major economies, with healthy capex expectations in the US, India, and Japan but less so in Europe
“Global business sentiment and capital expenditure outlook”
+19.4%
Global trade momentum diverged across major economies in late 2024, with US firms ramping up imports in anticipation of tariffs
“US producers are taking preemptive measures to stock up industrial supplies amid expectations of tariff increases”
~$75/barrel
Oil prices have remained relatively stable to start 2025 despite geopolitical uncertainty and supply tailwinds from new US administration's pro-fossil fuel policies
“Supply > Demand = Inventory Build”
$34-36 billion
Market growth is being fueled by greater demand for D2C enablement, AI adoption, revenue growth management solutions, along with headless and composable commerce
“The CPG services market grew moderately at 1-3% year-over-year to reach $34-36 billion in 2024.”
70%
Companies at the forefront of AI adoption invest much more in redesigning end-to-end workflows than our APAC respondents
“While leading companies go well beyond the deployment of AI processes and tools, those in APAC are not yet prioritizing investments in areas that bring high imp…”
USD per barrel
Oil prices have steadily declined since the "Liberation Day" tariff announcements, reacting to uncertain global demand expectations and OPEC output hikes on the horizon
“Voluntary OPEC+ output cuts, lead to inventory drawdowns”
114
Growth was driven by China and the US, focused mainly on leather goods and jewellery
€79 billion
Uncovering innovations to help Europe achieve net zero
“These have the potential to create a €79 billion annual market of net-zero goods and services, reduce emissions by 871 MTCO2, and create nearly 13 million jobs …”
12% YoY
After a challenging 2024, the global commercial aerospace market is expected to see a double-digit recovery in 2025, supported by increasing aircraft deliveries and rising aftermarket demand.
“Global aerospace company revenues are projected to grow 12% YoY in 2025 (Figure 1), fueled by sustained demand for new and replacement aircraft from airlines an…”
10%
Boeing's recovery holds key to growth
“After flat growth (2%) in 2024, North America's commercial aerospace market could see up to a 10% revenue increase in 2025.”
140
Focus shifts to resilience
“Europe's commercial aerospace industry is expected to extend its post-pandemic recovery, with a projected 7% expansion in 2025.”
14% YoY growth projected in 2025
Air travel demand continues to drive growth
“Asia-Pacific is cementing its position as the world's fastest-growing commercial aerospace market, with 14% YoY growth projected in 2025 after a 15% increase la…”
73%
Most cyber budget goes to people and tools, not the policies or partnerships needed to secure AI
€2B
We help you elevate your possible with GEN AI & Agentic AI
“With us, you get a strong Generative AI set-up, with partnerships all along the Generative AI value chain, our €2B investment plan over a 3-year period is progr…”
€79 billion
Uncovering innovations to help Europe achieve net zero
“These have the potential to create a €79 billion annual market of net-zero goods and services, reduce emissions by 871 MTCO2, and create nearly 13 million jobs …”
+80%
They focus +80% of their AI investments in reshaping critical functions and inventing new products and services
“They focus +80% of their AI investments in reshaping critical functions and inventing new products and services”
44%
... but most companies aren't yet prioritizing investments in higher-impact plays
1-11
Supply costs: 2030 supply costs for clean hydrogen and derivatives in the EU, Japan, Korea, and US range from ~1-11 USD/kg H2e
“Supply-side policy mechanisms across the EU and the US incentivize the production of clean H2 to be used domestically within these regions.”
$250 billion
The US’s natural gas boom in the 2000s has reshaped its energy sector, exports, and economy
“Nevertheless, the US’s natural gas infrastructure is woefully inadequate.”
$250 billion
Over $250 billion has been invested in US infrastructure to deliver natural gas to demand centers, but capacity remains inadequate
“Pipelines and facilities see highest levels of investment and capacity growth; Storage capacity has remained relatively flat in the past few years despite risin…”
$10.3 trillion
Scaling gen AI beyond pilots
“Only 3% of healthcare executives see call centers and customer service as major areas for gen AI transformation, in sharp contrast to other sectors in which the…”
~70
Europe faces a range of structural and cyclical headwinds, including significantly higher energy costs than the US and weak external demand for exports
“Europe continues to face higher gas prices vs. the US, with the trend set to persist in 2025 amid tight supplies and increased demand”
4.0%
Domestic capital investment is set to accelerate amidst supply constraints, reshoring imperatives, and AI and energy transition demand
“Corporate capex has been falling over past decade, but showing rebound”
-4.7
Even in a de-escalation scenario, the tariff-related hit to US GDP could be on the order of 0.5 p.p, putting the economy at growing risk of stagflation
“GDP impact under this disorderly scenario could be greater and is difficult to estimate due to potential for negative feedback loops and global spillovers”
10.7%
The impact of the 10-20% reciprocal tariff on the EU may be amplified by sector-specific tariffs affecting major pharmaceutical and automotive exporting countries
31.5%
Within APAC, Vietnam appears the most exposed to US tariffs due to its reliance on exports to the US, particularly in apparel and electronics
“APAC exporters to US with high exposure to US tariffs”
$450 billion
By 2028 AI agents could generate $450 billion
$450 billion
Our survey and analysis reveals that AI agents could generate around $450 billion in total economic value in the 14 countries surveyed by 2028.
“Over three in five organizations surveyed believe that agentic AI has transformative potential. A substantial 93% anticipate that organizations that have succes…”
$3.3 trillion
Approach 2: $3.3 trillion in economic value over the next three years in surveyed countries.
“In this approach, we assume that the full value of expected revenue growth and cost savings from agentic AI accrues to all organizations, regardless of their le…”
$3.3 trillion
Economic value generated by agentic AI
~20%
Growth in global private credit AUM.
“Citigroup announced a $25 billion private credit partnership with Apollo Global Management in September 2024. Initially focused on North America, the partnershi…”
$25 million
Workforce transformation to preserve and augment critical knowledge
“Now is a pivotal time to think differently about the future of work and the workforce.”
64%
Providers will invest in more specialized technologies
“AI will remain the top investment”
98%
Wealth and asset managers demonstrate growing interest in GenAI solutions, anticipate enhanced client experiences and have begun deploying dedicated resources
“98% of respondents are already investing in GenAI, planning to invest or are highly interested in learning more”
1,699
The significant likelihood of higher-for-longer rates is expected to amplify corporate bankruptcy pressures, particularly as debt refinancing needs grow in next 1-2 years
“Large refinancing needs among the riskier speculative-grade borrowers in 2025 (nearly 2x from 2024) are a particular source of bankruptcy risk”
US$8.9 million
Boosting climate change resilience across Africa
“This program has served as a cornerstone for AfDB, enabling them to mobilize US$8.9 million in climate-related funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF…”
US$181 million
A significant community investment
“In FY23, our total community investment increased by 22 percent to US$181 million, with volunteering contributions rising by 31 percent.”
$550 billion
The Digital Age revolutionized banking; expect even more from the Age of AI
“As we enter the Age of AI, many bankers feel the same sense of awe that their counterparts did a quarter of a century ago.”
~12%
The status of commercial real estate (CRE) is similarly precarious.
“CRE debt and equity are held not only by banks but also by other players throughout the financial industry—often beyond the scope of regulators”
$109 trillion
...as total market capitalization grew to ~$109 trillion
$5.8T
9 companies created half of the incremental market value
“Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, ARAMCO, Meta, Tesla, Broadcom”
$109tn
Long-term trends in industry mix shifts continue to hold in 2024
1,478
Luxury markets 2024 in a slight slowdown
Bright spots from experiences and experiential goods
€579B
Luxury vehicles polarizing: ultra-high range holding up, aspirational suffering
“Contrasting effects across segments impacting overall luxury cars market growth.”
€51B
Design still suffering amid persisting macroeconomic pressures, fine arts impacted by global uncertainty
€99B
Food still on trend (within and outside homes), wines impacted by downtrading
€242B
Travel experiences continue to burgeon, emphasizing uniqueness and authenticity
“Travel experiences continue to burgeon, emphasizing uniqueness and authenticity.”
1,478
Slowdown of broad luxury markets
“Mainly led by Asia, stable within other regions”
€363B
Personal luxury goods: first slowdown in 15 years (excl. Covid), after the Great Recession
€110B
Glimmers of hope in Europe and Americas; Japan still championing although cooling down; China navigating turbulent waters
460-500
Outlet winning over full price, online stabilizing, ongoing pressures on multi-brand
“Outlet channel overperforming, driven by raised quest for value-for-money purchase and gaining popularity as preferred entry channel in the market”
€48B
Complex luxury competitive arena, with pressures coming from multiple directions
“...with luxury brands still to crack the formula to manage the business”
€2/2.5T
Sound fundamentals...driving long-term positive perspectives for market growth to remain strong
“TOTAL LUXURY MARKET 2030F €2/2.5T 3-4x vs. 2010”
€369B
We have adjusted our Market perimeter for personal luxury goods ~2% perimeter adjustment: ~€369B in 2023
“Global insurgent luxury brands across categories Former regional players achieving global scale”
430
Worldwide, Generative AI has a strong impact across all industry sectors
“Includes EUR 15-20 bn in value of stake for Wealth and Asset Management”
16.5%
Leaders lay the groundwork for AI success
“Becoming a leader in AI requires the proper financial and human resources. That is why AI leaders invest nearly twice as much as others in enterprise-wide AI ac…”
$6.3B
Investments by theme: Power remains the largest emissions category across the region; wind power, alternative fuels, and green data centers show significant increase YOY
“Power remains the largest emissions category across the region; wind power, alternative fuels, and green data centers show significant increase YOY.”
~6.3
Investments by country: Indonesia and Philippines ~50% of investment; largest growth in Malaysia
“Investments by country: Indonesia and Philippines ~50% of investment; largest growth in Malaysia”
6.3
Investments by investor. Domestic corporates and investors playing a larger role; climate funds also growing
“Majority of green investments are made by corporates”
~$1.5 trillion
Scaling capital flows into the green economy constrained by multiple factors
“Large gap exists to fund the transition.”
~$1.5T
Blended finance is not the silver bullet but a catalytic first step to unlocking capital for transition
“Blended finance is not the silver bullet but a catalytic first step to unlocking capital for transition”
$127M
The risk in early-stage projects is mitigated by track record of catalytic capital investment
“The risk in early-stage projects is mitigated by track record of catalytic capital investment”
$400M
Case study #4: Bayfront IABS
“Has attracted private capital through issuing Asia infrastructure asset-backed securities (IABS) with Bayfront investing in first-loss tranche and guarantees fr…”
75%
Corporate challenge in SEA: Unique characteristics of SEA today limit incentives for many corporates to accelerate green investments near term
“Policy volatility, limited stakeholder pressure, and high business risks result in few SEA corporate commitments”
$90B
Transition and adaptation spending will not be uniform; investments and financing requirements will vary widely by location, sector, and client segment
~$1.5T
SEA region made a step forward but still has long way to go
1%
Easing of domestic activity and trade in Q4 amid heightened inflation, credit expansion; fiscal stance may worsen in 2024 with lower oil prices
“Domestic activity and trade indicators fell slightly in Q4; inflation remains high; labor market may show first signs of easing.”
73%
Expert organizations are scaling Generative AI much more aggressively.
“Companies that report expertise are moving quickly.”
$1,750B
Shifting to a nature-positive transition will require substantial capital investment and unlock significant opportunities
$10.3 trillion
The green goods paradox: Strong demand, cautious consumption
“The transition to the green economy presents a significant opportunity for businesses. In fact, growth in demand for green goods and services is predicted to ad…”
$20 trillion
CATCHING THE GENERATIVE AI WAVES
72%
72% of C-suite leaders say they are approaching investments with caution because of societal concerns about the responsible use of AI. Respondents in North America and Asia Pacific were least deterred by backlash against generative AI, while more than three quarters of C-suite leaders in Europe are approaching it with caution.
“To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The recent backlash on generative AI (e.g., policy issues, lack of accuracy, low intial R…”
74%
Advancing risk management: how CROs will shape the future of the function
“Limited budgets are the top constraint across all regions, but interesting variations emerge across regions.”
$10.3 trillion USD
Figure 5. Companies can unlock an additional $10.3 trillion in economic value by adopting responsible, people-centric approaches to gen AI
“$10.3 trillion USD additional value unlocked by 2038”
770
Number of M&A transactions in LatAm has been impacted by region’s growth slowdown and political turmoil, with Brazil leading transactions and a focus on the technology sector
“We believe 2024 will be a better year than 2023, although probably below the overall 10-year trend”
US$ 2.6B
The largest corporate M&As in Brazil in 2023 show the importance of sectors related to natural resources ...
R$ 5B
... Yet relevant transactions of the year also occurred in Food & Beverages and in the Finance sectors, mainly featuring international buyers
“Other relevant deals include: Klabin’s acquisition of Arauco’s operation in the state of Paraná; and Liberty Seguros’ personal and small commercial business acq…”