Environment

Sustainable living, green environment, zero waste goals, zero carbon emissions, and circular economy are gradually becoming key themes in the agendas of governments and private organizations the world over. As economies progressed with rapid industrialization, globalization, technological innovations, better standards of living and improved consume...

22 Jan 2021  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Mega Trends

Sustainability and Digital Transformation Boost FM Uptake in GCC Countries

The Shift from Price to Value-based Bundled Contracts Drive Growth Opportunities

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Facility management (FM) is gaining traction in the GCC, as more end users have begun to appreciate the impact FM has on the bottom line; energy management is now being incorporated into FM Contracts. Besides, the use of sophisticated assets means that they will require higher quality and standards of asset management. With mega events, such as t...

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing TOE features information on the production of bio-jet fuel and algal oil from microalgae, development of catalytic hydrocracking technology for generation of aviation fuel from waste cooking oil, and development of catalytic graphene-based bioreactors for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofue...

Increasingly stringent emission regulations and growing environmental awareness has been driving widespread adoption of clean energy solutions adhering to low carbon protocols. On the other side, growing urbanization and industrialization across the globe, which has led towards growth in consumption of goods, and materials, has resulted in a waste ...

The omnipresent influence of plastics in modern lifestyle has led to the production of about 300 million tons of fossil fuel-based plastics annually, according to the UN. About half of the total plastics produced till date are thrown away after a single use, and about 60% of the waste ends up in landfills or accumulates in the environment. It is pr...

21 Dec 2020  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Mega Trends

Impact of COVID-19 on the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) Facilities Management Market

Technology Strategy Based on AI and Robotics to Deliver More Efficient FM Services

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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the global economy, the GCC facilities management (FM) market has been among the lesser impacted industries. This study covers the reasons why and offers the results of Frost & Sullivans extensive engagement survey (in collaboration with MEFMA) of key industry players active in the region. In particular...

18 Dec 2020  |  North America  |  Mega Trends

Global Waste Recycling and Circular Economy Market Outlook, 2020

A Year of Continuing Digitalization, Ambitious Sustainability Goals, and Innovative Technologies Is Tempered by Reaction to the COVID-19 Pandemic

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A sustainable future requires a holistic approach across the entire waste management system. Responding quickly to market fluctuations, redefining growth, investing in innovative solutions and technologies, and focusing on long-term benefits can turn market challenges into business opportunities. Sustainability-minded enterprises and consumers are...

16 Dec 2020  |  North America  |  Mega Trends

Water Conservation Policies Fuelling Growth Opportunities in the Global Smart Water Meter Market

Demand for Holistic Non-revenue Water Reduction is Driving the Adoption of AMI-based Meters

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Water utilities around the world are modernizing their water infrastructure to optimize efficiency, improve sustainability, and enhance infrastructures resilience to disruptions. In the process of rehabilitation and modernization, water conservation and non-revenue water (NRW) reduction have become core objectives. Smart water meters have become an...

15 Dec 2020  |  North America  |  Mega Trends

Competitive Intensity to Power EAM Outcomes and Sophistication in Water and Wastewater Utilities, 2019–2024

Resiliency and Whole Network View to be Top Growth Strategies

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Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system solutions are increasingly desired and needed by customers in the water and wastewater utility industry to help bring order to an increasingly varied and numerous software and IoT ecosystem. While the COVID-19 pandemic will depress near-term market growth, the strong customer need for EAM solutions will ensu...