Industries

Both China and Europe experienced significant growth in LCV and M&HD truck sales in 2023, mainly driven by a low base affect. Other emerging markets faced a challenging year, with India and ASEAN specifically contracting in LCV sales and with LATAM s M&HD truck sales declining substantially in 2023. After a difficult 2022, Chinese OEMs reemerged in...

The global approach to sustainability and circular economies hinges on increased efficiency, fit-for-purpose solutions, and greater transparency with data sharing to enable meaningful actions. Digitalization will figure largely in this transition, enabling data integration for measuring, managing, verifying, and communicating actions as well as for...

The global industrial and irrigation water management sector faces a critical juncture. Intensifying water scarcity, stricter regulations, and rising costs driven by supply chain disruptions and energy price hikes demand innovative solutions. This analysis explores 10 growth opportunities that leverage the principles of the circular economy to addr...

In a global landscape where companies are increasingly prioritizing transparent reporting on environmental and social concerns, initiatives for corporate ESG reporting and control are flourishing, spurred by growing awareness and concern for sustainability goals. ESG investing, propelled by its perceived ability to provide financial returns and ali...

The Frost Radar on smart water metering solutions in North America offers a competitive benchmarking of 14 providers by highlighting disruptive innovation and visionary growth that proactively leverages megatrends and business models or strategies that ensure strong growth potential. Considerations include revenue growth between 2020 and 2023; inn...

In 2023, the global light vehicle industry experienced a 6.5% growth, driven by economic recovery and resolved semiconductor chip supply chain challenges. China, the United States, India, Japan, and Germany experienced positive growth. China took the lead with 11% YoY growth in vehicles sold. Of the 14.1 million EVs sold in 2023, 70% were BEVs. ...

Cities are responsible for approximately 70% of the world s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are recognized as key players in the transition to a low-carbon economy. The global net zero approach creates growth opportunities for cities to partner with a diverse set of businesses across the value chain to move from decarbonization planning to actio...

The widespread impact of water stress has transformed how people, industries, and governments use water as a resource. This has drawn attention to the concepts of sustainable development and climate resilience as priorities in practically all industries, compelling companies to devise and implement solutions that can prevent water waste. As wat...

The polycrisis that characterizes the current state of global affairs affects almost all areas of societal development, including but not limited to climate-related risks. Attempting to alleviate some of these symptoms, several standards and policies have been devised to facilitate an international convergence of practices that promote climate re...