Growth Opportunities for Sustainability and Circular Economy in the European Industrial Emissions Management Systems Market

Stringent Targets and Tightening Regional Policies Transforming the Industrial Landscape

Air pollution entails the presence of harmful solid particles, liquid aerosols, or gases in high concentrations and over long periods, which negatively affect human and environmental health, causing diseases and atmospheric phenomena such as smog and acid rain. Some of these pollutants are visible, including particulate matter, smoke, and fume; however, others are released into the atmosphere inadvertently, bringing attention to the issue of accurate emissions tracking and reduction. The impacts of economic growth, rapid industrialization, and urbanization directly relate to a rise in emissions of toxic and harmful pollutants, often associated with human activity. While natural disasters such as wildfires can also play a role in air pollution, industries represent the majority of emissions point sources (compared to non-point or area sources), with power generation, manufacturing, chemicals, oil and gas, waste incineration, and cement production standing out as highly emitting segments. Harmful substances released through industrial processes can be classified into air pollutants, air toxics, and greenhouse gases. Air pollutants include carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, ozone, particulate matter, and lead.

Air toxics encompass hazardous substances with smaller emissions levels but pose important health risks. These are arsenic, asbestos, benzene, chlorine, and cyanide compounds, among others. Lastly, some of the most relevant greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. National and international frameworks and policies regulate these emissions and the concentration of these substances, often establishing air quality standards for industries. The report analyzes the European industrial emissions management systems market from a technological perspective, covering relevant air pollution control methods, namely solids separation, oxidation, absorption, NOx control solutions, and smart systems. The market is studied through the lens of the publisher’s proprietary 6P Framework, covering the transition from Policies, Products, Processes, Personas, and Partnerships to Platforms. The analysis also includes growth trends, opportunities, and forecasts. Important growth opportunities in the industry include as-a-service business models, retrofit systems, and resource recovery solutions.