The Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set a collective commitment to mitigate the effects of climate change. By 2050 we can expect to see its impact on the environment, and subsequently, on our means of production. From resource scarcity to spikes in energy costs, which are set to bring great uncertainty and instability for the manufacturing industry and its role in the supply chain. While each sector has its own needs, there is a common goal: achieving Net Zero by 2050. But the journey towards reducing emissions and ensuring sustainable manufacturing requires significant changes across all industrial practices.
As a key player in other industries’ Scope 3 emissions, manufacturers must prioritise reducing their Scope 1 and 2 emissions to achieve supply chain sustainability. While this step can bring up numerous challenges, adopting sustainable processes can also give you a competitive advantage. Decarbonisation initiatives improve companies brand reputation, differentiates products, removes costs from the business and improves and creates employee advocacy.
