Biogenic CO₂ is playing an increasingly important role for operators of incineration and co-incineration plants. With the rising costs of emitted CO₂ and the expansion of emissions trading, the determination of biogenic CO₂ can reduce the costs for allowances and thus the costs of the plant.

Even though mercury is a naturally occuring substance it is still toxic. The health of people and the environment need to be protected from mercury exposition. Therefore, strict regulations apply in many industries, also in waste incineration.