Achieving true sustainability is no longer a distant aspiration, it’s a critical priority for business and society alike. Across energy, transport, and supply chains, the demand for resilient, low-carbon solutions has never been greater.
In our latest report, Top 10 Game-changing Sustainability Technologies, Everest Group identifies the breakthrough innovations poised to reshape the global sustainability agenda.
Redefining what’s possible: Three major trends
The green transition is being propelled by three seismic shifts:
- Energy transition
Shifting away from fossil fuels requires next-gen solutions that are scalable, reliable, and economically viable. Technologies like third-generation solar photovoltaics and small modular reactors (SMRs) are changing the game, making distributed and low-emission energy generation more practical than ever.
- Industrial and transportation decarbonization
Heavy industries and transportation remain among the hardest sectors to decarbonize. Solid-state batteries, liquid organic hydrogen carriers, and high-temperature electrolyzers offer breakthrough pathways to electrify and decarbonize these legacy systems at scale.
- Sustainable supply chain & circular economy
Moving toward a circular economy demands innovation in resource utilization and waste management. Emerging technologies such as waste valorization, bio-inspired plastics, and advanced oxidation processes are redefining end-of-life strategies and material regeneration.
10 disruptors you need to know
These technologies are more than buzzwords; they are engineered solutions with transformative potential. Here’s a snapshot of the innovations covered in the report:
- Third-generation solar PVs: Flexible, efficient, and integrable into more environments than traditional silicon-based panels.
- Small modular reactors (SMRs): A new frontier in nuclear energy, offering scalable, safer alternatives for clean baseload power.
- Solid-state batteries: Higher energy density and safety compared to lithium-ion, accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption.
- High temperature electrolyzers: Enabling cost-effective green hydrogen production at industrial scale.
- Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs): Unlocking safer and more efficient hydrogen transport and storage.
- Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS): Essential for managing emissions from hard-to-abate sectors.
- Waste valorization: Converting waste into valuable products such as fuels, chemicals, or materials.
- Bio-inspired plastics: Alternatives to traditional plastics that degrade naturally without environmental harm.
- Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs): Tackling complex pollutants in water and wastewater treatment.
What does this mean for enterprises
These technologies are not merely experimental. They are entering the commercial mainstream, often backed by strategic investment, regulatory alignment, and growing consumer demand for sustainability. Enterprises that act early can capture competitive advantage, enhance resilience, and contribute meaningfully to climate goals.
At Everest Group, we believe that technology will be a pivotal lever in accelerating global sustainability commitments. Our report goes deeper into each of these solutions, offering insight into market readiness, deployment barriers, and innovation ecosystems shaping their future.
Download the full report to explore how these technologies will transform your sustainability strategy and operational models – Top 10 Game-changing Sustainability Technologies – Everest Group Research Portal
