“ Organisations need clear and accessible support to identify priorities , manage risks and confidently define sustainable strategies to navigate disruption and uncertainty ”
FOREWORD All Things Sustainability in Manufacturing
The race is on ! Manufacturers around the world are ramping up their sustainability efforts .
“ Organisations need clear and accessible support to identify priorities , manage risks and confidently define sustainable strategies to navigate disruption and uncertainty ”
Per Hong , Strategic
Operations Partner and leader of the study at Kearney
From automotive and aerospace to consumer goods , technology and consultants , the first six months of 2021 have seen not only the private sector but the public sector and governments around the world ramp up their sustainability efforts .
Globally , manufacturers have set ambitious sustainability targets for the next decade , with many striving for carbon neutrality between 2030 and 2040 . A full 10 to 20 years ahead of the Paris Agreement target !
It is clear that technology and data will be critical to advance the sustainability agenda , with the likes of LEGO , Honda , Hyundai , the UK , and Spain harnessing innovative technologies , and forming collaborative partnerships , to drive the transition to a greener future .
Particular focus for the manufacturing industry currently is placed on the decarbonisation of the industry , the electrification of the automotive sector ( including the production of EV batteries ), and the adoption of a circular economy approach to manufacturing and the supply chain .
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