All you need is less: How manufacturers can boost carbon efficiency.
In this article for The Manufacturer, Fleur Doidge discusses strategies for reducing carbon emissions in the manufacturing sector.
Key approaches include optimising energy use through smart meters, reducing energy and water consumption, promoting green commuting, improving logistics, switching to renewable energy sources, implementing comprehensive recycling programs, and minimising packaging waste. These measures aim to enhance sustainability and efficiency, reducing the industry’s carbon footprint while potentially lowering costs and improving competitiveness.
In addition to these approaches, Fleur highlights the importance of working directly with suppliers on data to achieve a fully data-driven compliance approach.