Environment

The UK facility management (FM) industry is experiencing major changes driven by geopolitical disruptions, transformative megatrends, and internal challenges. Over the past decade, events such as Brexit, COVID-19, and global conflicts have created economic uncertainty, cost pressures, and supply chain issues. These factors have led organizations to...

Over the last decade, Europe has experienced water stress due to unprecedented weather disruptions that have affected both water availability and quality. In response, the European Union has revised its water directives, expanding the scope of monitoring and implementing more stringent standards. France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, a...

The "Top 10 Global Trends for 2026” report highlights the technological, geopolitical, and economic forces that will redefine the future of industries. The report covers the top trends that will transform the industries in 2026 and beyond.Some of the trends included are tariff-driven market shifts, hyper-connected reality, ethical use of AI, and ne...

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing TOE features information on innovations in methane upcycling, bioreactors, precision fermentation, fungal fermentation, anaerobic digestion, and wave-energy harvesting, among others.The Industrial Bioprocessing TOE provides intelligence on technologies, processes and strategic insights of industries invo...

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of algae-based biofuel technologies as a key pathway toward achieving global low-carbon and circular energy goals. It explores the integration of biochemical and thermochemical conversion routes, including transesterification, fermentation, hydrothermal liquefaction, pyrolysis, gasification, and anaerobi...

This research study provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape for managing complex effluents from critical sectors of pharmaceuticals and healthcare facilities, such as hospitals. It examines the escalating wastewater burden resulting from the expansion of healthcare infrastructure and the impact of stringent regulations across ma...

This study explores market trends in grid interactive buildings (GIBs), focusing on technologies that enable dynamic energy management and support grid stability. It excludes traditional building management systems that lack grid interactivity, as well as passive upgrades such as insulation or envelope improvements. Revenue forecasts and competitor...

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of advanced carbon capture technologies as key enablers of industrial decarbonization in achieving global net-zero goals. It explores the integration of pre-combustion, post-combustion, and oxy-fuel pathways—each employing distinct sub-methods such as chemical looping, gas–liquid absorption, adsorption, ...

Global emergency lighting is estimated to have grown at a rate of 5.5% in 2024. Market revenue is forecast to reach $7.42 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2024 to 2030.The global emergency lighting market benefits from rising investments in the construction sector, with growth projected at 4.4% annually through ...