Environment

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing TOE features information on innovations in carbon removal and sequestration, direct air capture, wood valorization, high-performance bioplastics, bio-based crop protection, sustainable packaging, and sustainable protein production, among others.The Industrial Bioprocessing TOE provides intelligence on te...

Workplace management is evolving from a support function into a strategic operating discipline shaped by hybrid work, cost pressure, sustainability requirements, and rising expectations for performance and experience. Organizations are increasingly deploying AI-driven workplace intelligence, optimizing portfolios and operating costs, and embedding ...

This research explores the powerful global forces that will reshape business, society, and technology over the coming decade, offering a holistic view of the megatrends redefining the future operating environment. These forces span geopolitical fragmentation, demographic divergence, technological acceleration, environmental pressures, and fundament...

The battery recycling industry is an upcoming growth opportunity as it is undergoing rapid transformation driven by constant innovations that unlock significant economic value for recycled batteries. Novel processes have emerged to address challenges such as the extraction of critical materials, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing recyclin...

The smart home market is entering a period of rapid evolution driven by new technologies, shifting consumer needs, and increasing convergence across energy, automation, and wellness solutions. This report highlights the top 6 growth opportunities that will shape the industry in 2026. These include interoperability and standards at scale, the expans...

The global facility management (FM) industry is entering a new phase of accelerated transformation driven by economic uncertainty, supply chain volatility, rising energy costs, and intensifying sustainability demands. In 2026, FM strategies are being shaped by the need for resilient operations, credible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) p...

Middle East and African (MEA) countries are the most water-stressed. GCC and most MENA countries are significantly increasing their seawater desalination capacity to meet growing water demand and mitigate water stress. Sub-Saharan African countries face water stress due to rapid urbanization and inadequate water infrastructure. As part of SDG 2030 ...

The 2026 outlook for the building construction sector highlights a period of transformative change driven by accelerating digitalization, increasing sustainability requirements, and the growing adoption of industrialized delivery models. Rapid advances in AI, digital twins, and modular construction are redefining project execution by enabling highe...

Generation Alpha is the first cohort to be growing up in a fully immersive, automation- and AI-enabled world. This generation will be the next most influential consumer segment, reshaping business models, demand patterns, and tech-enabled ecosystem dynamics across multiple sectors. This report highlights how Gen Alpha will emerge as a transformatio...