Environmental Valuation & Cost-Benefit News

Although North America, Western Europe, and Japan continue to account for the bulk of the global environmental market, environmental regulations – the most important factors influencing the growth of the environmental industry – have become increasingly stringent among these developed countries. Moreover, integration of business decisions with environmental issues, reduction in global trade barriers, greater globalization as well as industrial investments, and the rising awareness of environmental issues have also been driving industry growth. A healthy economic background is a huge stimulus for the environmental industry and favorable economic relations with countries in Asia and the European Union (EU) increase the industry revenue. The environmental sectors in these two regions have received a further boost from trade and investment policies. General economic policies have greatly affected this demand-driven industry and industry-specific policies, wherever enforced, have provided added impetus.

Japan’s environmental industry has raised its market value by exporting most of its sophisticated and cutting-edge technology and pollution-control equipment to countries such as India, China, South Korea, the EU, and the United States. This growth has been helped along by constant technological advances and the Government’s pro-environmental policies, economic assistance, and buying power. In fact, the Government is one of the largest procuring end users. While the infrastructure facilities in Japan’s major towns and cities are technologically advanced, the Government is focusing on expanding and renewing water and wastewater facilities in rural areas and certain towns. Most district governments are looking for companies that will help them upgrade their solid waste treatment facilities. Although domestic companies have an edge in the bids for local projects, foreign companies are expected to be expand their presence from 2008 to 2011.

The industry’s competency in environmental technology has helped it register a large number of environment-related patents every year. The industry is characterized by high industrial production, mass consumption, and stringent measures from the Government. The industry is significantly populated, and client-supplier relationships are friendly. The industry also performs an accurate evaluation of environmental performance, offering a very conducive environment for further growth.

This Frost & Sullivan Country Industry Forecast service for the Japanese Environmental industry uses a macroeconomic perspective to provide a focused analysis of the industry. This research service covers an array of issues pertinent to the environmental industry, ranging from political stances, trade policies, and industry regulations, along with their overall impact. Besides enabling decision makers to assess the impact of non-market forces, this analysis also helps in identifying new opportunities in the industry. In addition, it provides a strong base for preparing business contingency plans. In addition, investors can assess industry-specific risk factors as well as conduct a more in-depth micro research.

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Benefits of this Service

Identify New Market Opportunities
The trends of Japan’s economic environment have been analyzed along with their impact on the environmental industry. This analysis will provide valuable information to industry participants on market opportunities in specific segments of the industry.

Comprehend Future Industry Trends
The research service gives an insight into the Japanese environmental industry, discusses its dependence on the prevailing economic scenario, and describes the various infrastructure developments in the industry. This will enable participants to gauge the direction of the industry, enabling them to devise appropriate strategies to improve market share.

Understand Economic Environment
A detailed analysis of the economic framework of the Japanese environmental industry provides insights into the economic parameters, as they exist, and the future direction of the same. This is particularly beneficial in the case of the environmental industry, as these economic indicators form an important criterion for industry performance.

Devise Country Entry Strategies
The research service provides valuable information and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the economy of Japan, which are relevant to the environmental industry. This is particularly useful in devising country-specific strategies for industry participants.

Evaluate Industry Segment Potential
This research service offers detailed coverage of the economic and infrastructure indicators affecting the industry and their future direction. It provides both country and industry trends and forecasts for major variables and is an excellent tool for companies that plan to enter new geographic markets. This will help corporate planners in developing accurate business plans.

1. Introduction
- 1. Industry Overview
-- 1. Snapshot of the Industry
-- 2. Definition of Industry Segments

2. Economic Analysis and Forecasts
- 1. Economic Overview
-- 1. Economic Trends
-- 2. Economic Forecasts
-- 3. Relation between the Economy and Industry

3. Industry Profile
- 1. Industry Structure and Profile
-- 1. Overview of the Japanese Environmental Industry
-- 2. Segments of the Industry

4. Social Analysis
- 1. Demographic Trends
-- 1. Demographic Profile and Impact on the Industry
-- 2. End-User Analysis for the Industry

5. Infrastructure Analysis
- 1. Infrastructure Analysis for the Environmental Industry
-- 1. General Infrastructure
-- 2. Infrastructure for the Environmental Industry

6. Implications and Growth Opportunities
- 1. Implications of Key Trends on the Industry
-- 1. Key Trends and their Implications
- 2. Growth Opportunities
-- 1. Growth Opportunities in the Japanese Environmental Industry

by Frost & Sullivan via Research and Markets www.ResearchandMarkets.com
February, 2008, Pages: 37; $289
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