Trends Identified
Keeping it cool
As the planet warms and populations become increasingly urbanised, the demand for cooling is on the rise, but existing technology is outdated and heavily polluting. With the increasing need to reduce carbon emissions, this growing market presents more and more opportunities to reduce the need for cooling and make cooling efficient.
2018
Global opportunity report
DNV GL
Sustainable shipping
International trade relies on shipping, and despite technological improvements, emissions continue to increase as trade increases. Decarbonising short-haul shipping is an expanding market opportunity driven by developments in battery technology and alternative fuels, with the potential to help the sector’s low-carbon transition.
2018
Global opportunity report
DNV GL
Reimagining plastics
Plastics are an integral part of the global economy, but the current linear value chain results in high proportions of underutilised resources that end up in the oceans and threaten marine ecosystems. Innovation opportunities are emerging in material design and the reprocessing of plastics to unlock latent value and protect the oceans.
2018
Global opportunity report
DNV GL
Alternative aquaculture
Aquaculture is expected to grow significantly to meet the forecast aggressive demand for fish and shell sh. Improving environmental standards through modular, land-based systems, as well as alternative feedstocks and closed-loop systems, can provide new business opportunities and conserve natural marine ecosystems.
2018
Global opportunity report
DNV GL
Over-regulation
42% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'
2018
Global CEO survey
PWC
Terrorism
41% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'
2018
Global CEO survey
PWC
Geopolitical uncertainty
40% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'
2018
Global CEO survey
PWC
Cyber threats
40% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'
2018
Global CEO survey
PWC
Availability of key skills
38% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'
2018
Global CEO survey
PWC
Speed of technological change
38% of responding CEOs answered that they were 'extremely concerned'
2018
Global CEO survey
PWC