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Growth Opportunities Drive the Future of Sustainable Materials
Material Innovation and Strategic Partnering Will Lead to Future Growth Potential
23-Dec-2022
Global
Megatrends
PD8E-01-00-00-00
CI00846-GL-MT_27344
$4,950.00
Special Price $3,712.50 save 25 %
Materials science is at the core of every industry, as its innovations will lead to more sustainable manufacturing practices. In this study, we explore sustainable materials, their types, and the innovation observed across several industries.
Sustainable materials are classified as follows:
1) Organic Material
2) Natural Biodegradable Polymer
3) Synthetic Biodegradable Polymer
4) Natural Composite
With this in mind, we dive deep into their industry uses, future implications, and contributions towards the attainment of UN Sustainability Development Goals. Furthermore, we explore the potential of future materials, such as materials that heal, change color or shape in response to electric or heat stimulus, and metamaterials.
With innovation comes the need to ensure and assess actual contributions toward alleviating negative environmental impacts, and so with the help of a life cycle assessment, we are granted thorough access to the steps that a company/manufacturer can carry out to measure the invented material’s environmental impact. Additionally, we explore the various growth opportunities that companies can explore to capitalize on and optimize sustainable material usage and production.
As materials science evolves, newer materials will replace the existing ones, creating great disruptions in all involved industries, but it is essential to ensure environmentally and socially equitable economic development.
Why is Growth Becoming Increasingly Difficult to Achieve?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
Our Mega Trend Universe—Overview
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Our Mega Trend Universe—Sustainable Materials
Findings
Growth Opportunities Crucial to Future Success
Sustainable Materials Market—Overview and Scope
Organic Materials—Context and Scope
Natural Biodegradable Polymer—Context and Scope
Synthetic Biodegradable Polymer—Context and Scope
Natural Composites—Context and Scope
The Future of Sustainable Materials with Evolving Functionalities
Sustainable Materials Market—Overview and Scope
Sustainable Materials—Industry Use Cases
Industry Use Case Summary—Aerospace
Industry Use Case Summary—Health, Medical Devices, and Life Sciences
Industry Use Case Summary—Retail and Packaging
Industry Use Case Summary—Manufacturing
Industry Use Case Summary—Construction
Industry Use Case Summary—Mobility
Life Cycle Overview for Sustainable Materials
Life Cycle Overview for Sustainable Materials (continued)
Trend Opportunity—Regional Exposure
Trend Opportunity Levers
Trend Opportunity Impact and Certainty Analysis
Trend Opportunity Impact and Certainty Analysis (continued)
Trend Opportunity Disruption Index
Trend Disruption Attractiveness Score
Trend Opportunity Growth Index
Growth Attractiveness Score
Growth Opportunity 1Blockchain-enabled Digital Tracking
Growth Opportunity 1Blockchain-enabled Digital Tracking (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2ESG Data Collection and Reporting as a Service
Growth Opportunity 2ESG Data Collection and Reporting as a Service (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3Platforms Offering Research-backed Rating Systems to Identify Sustainable Companies
Growth Opportunity 3Platforms Offering Research-backed Rating Systems to Identify Sustainable Companies (continued)
Crucial Success Factors for Growth
Conclusion—The Way Forward
Identifying Your Company’s Growth Zone
Your Next Steps
Our Mega Trend Universe
Our Mega Trend Universe (continued)
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- GHG Emissions by Economic Sectors, US, 2010–2025
- Production Capacities of Bioplastics, Global, 2020–2026
- Sustainable Materials: Trend Opportunity Levers, Global, 2020–2030
- Sustainable Materials: Degree of Certainty versus Impact, Global, 2021–2030
- Sustainable Materials: Trend Analysis, Global, 2021–2030
- Sustainable Materials: Disruption Attractiveness Score, Global, 2021–2030
- Sustainable Materials: Growth Attractiveness Score, Global, 2021–2030
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| Deliverable Type | Megatrends |
|---|---|
| Author | Akshay Menon |
| Industries | Cross Industries |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | sustainable materials |
| Keyword 2 | sustainable business growth |
| Keyword 3 | sustainable development in business |
| List of Charts and Figures | GHG Emissions by Economic Sectors, US, 2010–2025~ Production Capacities of Bioplastics, Global, 2020–2026~ Sustainable Materials: Trend Opportunity Levers, Global, 2020–2030~ Sustainable Materials: Degree of Certainty versus Impact, Global, 2021–2030~ Sustainable Materials: Trend Analysis, Global, 2021–2030~ Sustainable Materials: Disruption Attractiveness Score, Global, 2021–2030~ Sustainable Materials: Growth Attractiveness Score, Global, 2021–2030~ |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | PD8E-01-00-00-00 |