Environmental consulting services are growing at 4.5 percent year-on- year, according to a report fromTheBusinessResearchCompany (TBRC) — Environmental Consulting Services Market Global Report 2017. These services are gaining traction among both multinational companies and small and medium businesses as awareness of the impact of e-waste on the environment increases, TBRC said. E-waste, the fastest-growing waste stream, is hazardous and expensive to treat in an environmentally sound manner. Up to 2016, the market of environmental consulting services grew at the rate of 3.8 percent, but this has accelerated. The Asian region was the biggest market for environmental consulting services in 2017, making up about 40 percent of the whole market. Environmental market growth Environmental consulting services market is expected to grow to $37 billion by 2020. state departments of transportation, transit agencies, businesses, and investors to implement sustainable mobility solutions. “A city is most sustainable when it is most attractive for people to live, work, and invest,” said Arcadis President of Infrastructure Wassim Selman. “While some North American cities enjoy well-funded and comprehensive transit systems, most rely heavily on private vehicles and lack developed public transit options. We need to be bold in implementing non-traditional approaches and leveraging technology to meet the mobility needs of our communities today and into the future.” North American study highlights North American cities are generally challenged in Planet factors such as measurements of greenhouse gas emissions — especially in Houston, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Atlanta. With exception of New York City, North America is car-dominated with a strikingly low percentage of trips taken by public transit and a small share of commuters cycling or walking to work. For instance, Atlanta, Tampa, and Dallas can boost their rankings by further encouraging bicycle use and expanding bike lanes compared with other international cities. Meanwhile, the most car-dependent U.S. cities include Indianapolis, New Orleans, Dallas, and Houston, which have a low percentage of public transit journeys made per capita and sit in the bottom 10 globally in this category. The number of traffic fatalities across North America trends higher than its global counterparts, with only Toronto making it into the index’s 20 safest cities. Meanwhile, Miami, Tampa, New Orleans, Houston,
Dallas, and Indianapolis rank in the bottom 20 for high volumes of road fatalities, which are indicative of an ineffective roadway network. Los Angeles ranks lowest in North America for congestion and delays, but the city is addressing this challenge by investing inmetro rail projects. For People factors, Boston, Denver, and Detroit all rank near the bottom in providing internet connectivity on public transportation. However, U.S. and Canadian cities are increasingly offering transit apps to improve the public transit user experience. On the bright side, NorthAmerican cities generally score better compared with most global cities for offering incentives to stimulate adoption of electric vehicles and making public transit generally affordable. On Profit factors, Chicago and New York lead the world when it comes to offering citizens a 24/7 metro service. New York City also has one of the highest shares of trips taken by public transit, and San Francisco ranked first for having the most bus and metro stops per square kilometer in the U.S., an important factor in delivering a more sustainable mobility system across a metro area. For more North American details, visit www.arcadis.com/en/united- states/our-perspectives/sustainable-cities-mobility-index-2017. For complete rankings of 100 global cities, visit www.arcadis.com/en/ global/our-perspectives/sustainable-cities-mobility-index-2017.
Information provided by Arcadis (www.arcadis.com).
The Americas is the second largest market, accounting for 33 percent of the global total. Asia will remain the biggest market and will also grow fastest; almost 7 percent year-on-year growth has accelerated by 2 percent. Two other regions where the market will grow substantially are Oceania and the Middle East and Africa. Growth in the American and European markets is expected to slow. The global market for environmental consulting services is expected to grow from $33 billion in 2017 to $37 billion in 2020 (see Figure 1). The main reasons behind this increased growth are investments in smart cities to promote sustainable living, global collaboration for environmental protection, and new technologies in environment and waste management. Through the next decade, smart cities will host numerous climate-sustainable solutions for industries such as energy, technology, and manufacturing. Companies will strive to deliver innovative approaches to manage complex projects to build high-risk infrastructure, while protecting public health, preserving the environment, and restoring natural resources. In
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