Strategic insights to navigate a rapidly evolving EGS sector
The EGS or environmental goods and services sector is at the heart of the world’s move to a more sustainable future. Spanning as diverse sectors such as clean energy to innovative methods for the management of waste and nature-based solutions, those in the EGS space are experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by global sustainability goals, technological advancements, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
Yet as the number of those offering products and services within this sector expands so does the need for the understanding of market dynamics so that businesses can capitalize on emerging opportunities. This is where strategic market analysis comes in by providing clarity, context and competitive insight.
At Leading Edge, we help organisations across this sizeable and diverse landscape understand the customers and markets in which they operate thereby helping them make the best decisions so as to uncover the best commercial opportunities.
What is does market analysis comprise?
Environmental industry market analysis is the process of evaluating the size, dynamics, trends, and structure of sectors that those in the EGS sector. It brings together factors such as economic, regulatory, customer and other data that affect those in this market to answer critical questions like:
- How is the market evolving and at what speed?
- Where are the best opportunities and what are the potential risks?
- What are competitors doing?
- What are customers and stakeholders expecting?
- How will the market landscape shape over the medium- to long-term?
Whether you’re planning entry into a new market, developing a new product or service or refining your current strategy, thorough and independent market analysis can give you the evidence you need to move forward with confidence.
Sectors we cover
Our analysis spans the entire EGS space, including:
- Environmental consultancy and related support services
- Waste management equipment and services
- Water and wastewater equipment and services
- Renewable energy and low-carbon technology
- Sustainable construction and nature-based solutions
These sectors, and others, are being shaped by a variety of forces ranging from net zero targets, value chain pressures, digitalisation and shifting public attitudes. Understanding how those forces interact is crucial for all of those within the EGS sector.
What our analysis provides
At Leading Edge, we support your decision marketing with market analysis that combines qualitative insight with robust data. Be this from primary or secondary research, we’re well equipped to assist with a variety of needs such as:
- Market sizing and segmentation
- Growth forecasts and investment mapping
- Policy and regulation impact assessments
- Competitive benchmarking
- Stakeholder and customer expectation insights
- Trend and innovation tracking
All our work is designed to deliver strategic clarity grounded in evidence and aligned to the goals of you, the client.
Who we work with
We support a wide range of organisations operating across the environmental goods and services sector including:
- Consultancies and goods/services providers
- Local and central government agencies
- Infrastructure and utility firms
- Investors and developers
- Startups
Whether you’re responding to regulation, launching a new solution or exploring new markets, we can help you make better and faster informed decisions.
Why Choose Leading Edge?
- Deep experience across the EGS sector
- Independent, evidence-based and tailored support
- Nearly three decades of work with public and private sector clients
- Insight that leads to action as opposed to simply generating data
We don’t just analyse markets; we help shape strategies.
Let’s Collaborate
If you’re looking to better understand the environmental industry and wider EGS space, define your position, or spot new growth opportunities, we’re here to help.
➡️ Contact us
Chris Hadley
Lead, Environment and Energy
