Our ADL community, with 200 enthusiastic energy consultants and knowledge experts, started working on this report prior to the ongoing Ukraine crisis. Before, as a society, we were used to power and gas being available uninterrupted 365 days a year. The current conflict in Europe at the doorstep of many of our colleagues — as well as conflicts in the last century, like the oil crisis of the 1970s and the Gulf War in the 1980s — remind us how fragile energy supply can be.
In the face of urgent climate action, waste and water management are evolving from basic public services to strategic imperatives. Extreme weather events like droughts and floods now affect larger populations, necessitating robust and adaptable systems. With resources dwindling and environmental concerns escalating, shifting to circular production models has become critical. Sustainable waste and water management are essential for building resilient societies that endure volatility and reduce carbon emissions.
These issues have far-reaching impacts, highlighting the need for proactive adaptation and the development of secure systems. Our comprehensive view of sector dynamics and trends along the waste and water value chains is shaped by technology insights and the perspectives of operators, consumers, and regulators. ADL’s ambidextrous mindset leads to impactful, innovative solutions and resourceful management, demonstrating a bold direction for the future.
Waste management - Tackling the challenge in emerging countries
In recent years, emerging nations have witnessed economic growth that has positively impacted living standards, driving up consumption, resources usage, and, consequently, waste production. However, the rapid growth in generated waste volumes and weak regulations to control imported waste have overwhelmed waste management systems and resulted in negative environmental, medical, and economic repercussions.
OIL, PETROCHEMICALS & WATER: FINDING A NEW EQUILIBRIUM
Water is a vital resource for human life — and for many industrial processes. Water scarcity is a growing global trend, exacerbated by climate change and increasing demand.
European battery recycling: An emerging cross-industry convergence
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and associated battery gigafactories is pushing forward the creation of a European closed-loop battery recycling value chain. Increased recycling demand, intensified EU regulations, and a strong desire to localize supply chains and safeguard critical raw materials is driving multiple opportunities.
At Arthur D. Little, we foster collaboration across borders and between communities, sectors, and ecosystems to create more sustainable, circular, and secure approaches to waste and water management. From developing strategy to advising on systems and technologies, organizing innovative financing to forging partnerships between governments and across the public and private sectors – we help our clients implement the next generation of sustainable innovation, driving transformative change in their businesses.
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PUBLIC POLICY, REGULATIONS & MASTER-PLANNING
Advising and supporting our clients to set national and local priorities, make informed policy decisions, develop regulations, and plan infrastructure, services and economic instruments.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Leveraging our world class expertise, we ensure your strategies are sustainable and future-ready, by identifying growth opportunities and enhancing decision making across your organization.
BUSINESS MODEL & TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Helping you collaborate more effectively within your ecosystem, discover new market segments, identify developments and disruptions, and integrate innovative technologies, products and services at the core of the organization.
DIGITAL OPERATIONS
Implementing cutting-edge digital processes throughout your organization to fuel sustainable and profitable growth.
TRANSACTION SUPPORT
Providing resourceful and pragmatic guidance on transactions, delivering support to accelerate performance throughout the public-private partnership procurement process.
EPR FRAMEWORKS & PRO MODELS
Crafting sustainable EPR value propositions and designing PRO operating models, ecosystem activation strategies, and performance enhancement plans.
Transformation & Implementation support
Helping you move from plans to actions and deliver real and tangible impact on the ground.
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Carlo Stella
Carlo is Managing Partner and Global Head of Sustainability Practice.
“Carlo is an experienced management consultant with a strong analytical mindset, an innate ability to quickly understand client issues in different contexts, excellent communication and interpersonal skills."
Nick Strange
Principal, Dubai
Irene Macchiarelli
Partner, Rome
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Principal, Roma
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