Manufacturing Magazine June 2023 | Page 100

we do . Supporting businesses to thrive and achieve their ambitions is something that I feel privileged to be able to play a key part of ; working for a bank who puts this as a key pillar to our purpose is what gets me excited for work each week !”
Helping manufacturers reduce energy consumption for sustainability NatWest is exploring energy resilience challenges by consistently working with its network of business customers to understand the challenges they face , as well as exploring solutions and support they can provide through their relationships in the industry .
“ We recently held a webinar in partnership with Octopus UK , which provided practical advice on the key areas that manufacturers can consider to become more energy resilient . We also heard from vehicle manufacturer WN V Tech Ltd , who have already taken steps to reduce their energy consumption , which has helped them to become more sustainable in the process .”
In 2022 NatWest launched its free Carbon Planner tool , which is designed to help navigate these challenging conditions by providing a clear case for investment in sustainability through equipping businesses with greater insight into areas of high-energy and high-carbon consumption .
“ With 1 in 3 business customers telling us that reduced banking fees would help them deal with ongoing pressures , we ’ ve launched
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