Achieving sustainability will require decarbonizing the energy and transportation sectors, as well as the broader industrial supply chain. Equally essential are responsible practices for resource sourcing, utilization, and end-of-life management. Everest Group’s The Top 10 Game-changing Sustainability Technologies report explores the key technologies redefining the sector, with a focus on three key trends: energy transition, industrial and transportational decarbonization, and sustainable supply chain and circular economy. The report provides in-depth insights into breakthrough innovations, including third-generation solar technologies, small modular reactors, solid-state batteries, high-temperature electrolyzers, liquid organic hydrogen carriers, carbon capture, utilization and storage, waste valorization, bio-inspired plastics, and advanced oxidation processes. Scope Industry: sustainability Geography: all geographies

Pulses deliver forward-looking insights into the evolution and impact of science, technology, and trends on global transformation. By engaging with our Pulses, you will gain a deeper understanding of each topic's significance, the key innovators driving change, and the future direction we anticipate. These insights are designed to stimulate discussions within your teams, challenging you to consider your preparedness for impacts on new product development, innovation, vision, strategy, R&D, and beyond.

These Discoveries are available only to Advanced SciTech members. For information on membership, please contact us Discoveries focus on specific science and technology innovations that address today’s critical business issues and challenges. These brief yet detailed profiles highlight innovations across the world's leading companies, start-ups, universities, institutes, and the entire R&D ecosystem and leverage the Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results (SOAR) framework to analyze the innovations’ rationale and possible benefits. The insights will help you understand the themes shaping science and technology development, enhance your R&D, strengthen strategies, comprehend the developer landscape, and identify best practices for your product pipelines.

Pulses deliver forward-looking insights into the evolution and impact of science, technology, and trends on global transformation. By engaging with our Pulses, you will gain a deeper understanding of each topic's significance, the key innovators driving change, and the future direction we anticipate. These insights are designed to stimulate discussions within your teams, challenging you to consider your preparedness for impacts on new product development, innovation, vision, strategy, R&D, and beyond.

This report examines technology advances enabling solid waste valorization, where waste streams, such as plastics, biomass, and municipal residues, are converted into valuable outputs (fuels, monomers, and specialty chemicals). As regulatory pressure increases and sustainability becomes core to industrial strategy, solid waste-to-chemical technologies offer a path to decarbonize material production, recover resources, and reduce landfill use. The report evaluates four key technology categories – chemical, biochemical, thermochemical, and physiochemical – covering solvent purification, depolymerization, fermentation, gasification, pyrolysis, and hydrothermal liquefaction methods. It assesses their readiness, operating parameters, industry-specific applications, and impact potential. Through deep diving into case studies, patent trends, and innovation hotspots, the report offers guidance on commercialization pathways, investment patterns, and ecosystem shifts. Stakeholders across chemicals, energy, automotive, and waste management can use this analysis to implement scalable circular strategies and reduce reliance on fossil-based inputs. Scope Geography: global Industry: chemical, packaging, energy, agriculture, automotive, and construction Application: solid waste-to-chemical processes, including fuel generation, monomer recovery, fertilizer production, and high-purity material recycling Contents In this report, we examine: Key solid waste valorization pathways: chemical, biochemical, thermochemical, and physiochemical Technology maturity and impact of over 18 processes, including pyrolysis, gasification, enzymatic depolymerization, and HTL Adoption trends across packaging, energy, agriculture, and automotive sectors Regional investment analysis, policy frameworks, and commercial pilots Comparative efficiency analysis and future roadmap for modular, distributed deployment Strategic action points for R&D, infrastructure, regulation, and public-private partnerships

Scientific research is under increasing pressure to deliver fast, reliable, and scalable breakthroughs. Traditional laboratory environments, built on manual workflows and reactive data use, fall short in meeting these expectations. Autonomous laboratories represent a paradigm shift – moving from static Systems of Record and passive Systems of Engagement to active, decision-driven Systems of Execution. These next-generation labs integrate AI, robotics, and real-time data orchestration to execute experiments autonomously and adaptively. This Viewpoint outlines how Systems of Execution can unlock the full potential of autonomous laboratories. It defines a four-pillar framework centered on AI orchestration, process automation, data architecture, and talent transformation. Each pillar is illustrated through practical examples from pioneering institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Toronto, and the Helmholtz Institute. These case studies demonstrate tangible gains, including accelerated chemical synthesis, higher-entropy alloy discovery, and enhanced enzyme engineering. The report also provides guidance on addressing barriers to adoption, such as system interoperability, governance readiness, and the upskilling of scientific talent. By embracing Systems of Execution, research institutions can reduce cycle times, improve reproducibility, and lead the transition to more intelligent and responsive laboratory ecosystems. Scope Industry: all industries (with relevance to scientific R&D in materials science, chemistry, biology, and life sciences) Geography: global Sources: This assessment is based on Everest Group’s ongoing research on Systems of Execution, interviews with domain experts, and secondary literature including peer-reviewed journals (nature, nature chemical engineering) and expert commentary from industry blogs (VSParticle, Nanowerk, Berkeley Lab) Contents In this report, we examine: The limitations of current laboratory systems based on SoR and Systems of Engagement The role of Systems of Execution in enabling autonomous experimentation/li> A strategic framework with four key pillars: AI orchestration, automation, data integration, and talent transformation Case studies from global leaders implementing autonomous labs across academic and industrial contexts Key recommendations to overcome implementation challenges and drive sustainable value

Everest Group’s Deep Dive – Technology Awareness reports offer a comprehensive and forward-looking view into a technology’s impact, adoption prospects, and how it can shape an industry over the next four to six years. This report examines advanced materials and sensor technologies that enable traceability and trackability in global supply chains. It covers various innovations, including smart labels, intelligent packaging, quantum dot markers, IoT sensors, digital watermarks, and environmental monitoring tools, which are reshaping supply chain visibility. These technologies help industries address the growing demands for product authenticity, regulatory compliance, counterfeiting prevention, and sustainability reporting. In this report, we analyze adoption drivers, emerging applications, technology readiness levels, and barriers to scale. The report outlines strategic roadmaps, key use cases across industries, and evolving standards. The insights help supply chain, R&D, and sustainability leaders make informed technology investment decisions and future-proof their operations. Scope Geography: global Industry: food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, consumer packaged goods, agriculture, chemicals, and materials Application: supply chain transparency, product authentication, regulatory compliance, sustainability tracking, real-time monitoring, and logistics optimization Contents In this report, we examine: The traceability and trackability technologies landscape Smart materials and identification systems, including DNA markers, QD tags, spectral, and edible tagging Sensor and monitoring technologies, such as IoT sensors, GPS, environmental, optical, and thermal sensors Industry use cases and case studies across chemicals, pharma, FMCG, food, and agriculture Key adoption drivers and barriers, including regulatory shifts and implementation costs Future technology roadmaps and innovation opportunities

Pulses deliver forward-looking insights into the evolution and impact of science, technology, and trends on global transformation. By engaging with our Pulses, you will gain a deeper understanding of each topic's significance, the key innovators driving change, and the future direction we anticipate. These insights are designed to stimulate discussions within your teams, challenging you to consider your preparedness for impacts on new product development, innovation, vision, strategy, R&D, and beyond.

These Discoveries are available only to Advanced SciTech members. For information on membership, please contact us Discoveries focus on specific science and technology innovations that address today’s critical business issues and challenges. These brief yet detailed profiles highlight innovations across the world's leading companies, start-ups, universities, institutes, and the entire R&D ecosystem and leverage the Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results (SOAR) framework to analyze the innovations’ rationale and possible benefits. The insights will help you understand the themes shaping science and technology development, enhance your R&D, strengthen strategies, comprehend the developer landscape, and identify best practices for your product pipelines.

This report deeply analyzes digital platforms and advanced automation technologies enabling traceability and trackability in global supply chains, with a particular focus on the chemicals, materials, and agriculture sectors. It examines the convergence of digital twins, IoT cloud platforms, blockchain, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), drones, and AI-powered analytics to create transparent, predictive, and autonomous supply chain ecosystems. As regulatory pressures, operational risks, and sustainability expectations increase, these technologies are becoming key enablers of end-to-end visibility, compliance, fraud prevention, and agile decision-making. The report maps technology readiness, identifies high-impact use cases, evaluates adoption barriers, and provides strategic guidance for digital transformation. Scope Industry: chemicals, materials, agriculture Geography: global Application: real-time tracking, supply chain visibility, compliance automation, predictive logistics, warehouse robotics, digital product passports Contents In this report, we examine The role of digital platforms, automation, and analytics in traceability and trackability Technologies such as blockchain, digital twins, RPA, AGVs, drones, and AI supply chain towers Adoption roadmaps, regulatory drivers, and investment trends Use cases across chemicals, agriculture, and manufacturing Challenges around integration, skill gaps, and RoI justification Industry case studies demonstrating impact