Environment

The municipal water and wastewater treatment market in Brazil is experiencing a growth phase, spurred by the recent change in legislation that allows greater participation from the private sector in upcoming bid and tender processes and opens up new growth opportunities. Prior to this legislative change, Brazil was working on a plan to focus its ef...

The building management system (BMS) market in the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) is witnessing the emergence of innovative technologies such as building information modeling (BIM) and 3D printing. These technologies are causing significant disruptions, influencing how buildings are managed and shifting roles away from traditional skills towards te...

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

Indian Plastic Packaging Waste Recycling Growth Opportunities

Extended Producer Responsibility and Plastic Waste Neutrality in Companies Propel Future Growth Potential of Circularity

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A signatory to the Paris Agreement on climate change, India is working toward reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the country. India generates 8.5 million tons of plastic waste with a waste collection rate of 70% to 80% as observed in the last four years. A lack of source segregation and robust infrastructure for sorting plastic waste is the main ...

Brazils natural gas market is in the midst of profound transformation driven by recent changes in market design and the promulgation of a new regulatory framework. Although regulatory gaps and uncertainties about how the market will develop persist, national and international players are cautiously initiating strategic moves to take advantage of th...

30 Mar 2021  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Market Outlook

Circular Economy Redefining the GCC Waste Management Market, 2021

Regional Plans to Achieve Self-sufficiency and In-country Local Value Addition Creating Growth Opportunities

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Globally, governments and private industries are finding innovative methods to shift to circular economy models for sustainable growth. Circular economy models aim to maximize resource value and eliminate waste by improving the design of materials, products, systems, and businesses. Large organizations that are redevising their business strategies ...

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...

Population of the GCC region is continuously increasing and this directly affects water consumption in the municipal sector, which relies heavily on the water obtained from desalination using membranes. Governments in GCC countries have identified municipal wastewater treatment as a priority area for multiple reasons such as achieving the Millenniu...

Increasing economic activities, infrastructure growth, and declining water quantity and quality are driving the demand for water and wastewater treatment systems in the industrial sector. Increasing globalization is affecting the quality of water being used in the process industries and encouraging adherence to wastewater disposal regulations. Thes...

Guestroom automation in Indian hotels has gained momentum in recent years, mainly due to rising concerns regarding customer satisfaction, which is the motto of the hospitality industry. Although initial costs are high and hinder swift market growth, increasing awareness about the long-term benefits of hotel guestroom automation will eliminate barri...