Striking a balance: the top 5 strategies for responsible land use in manufacturing

The Earth’s land is a finite resource. Historically, little consideration has been given to the impact of our actions and practices or the state in which we will leave the land for future generations – until now. With the increasing global demand for products, the manufacturing sector isn’t slowing down anytime soon, yet it remains one of the world’s top polluters. It also plays a critical role in driving positive change and making a difference in protecting Mother Earth. Leaders themselves can take the lead in such change, including how they use the land for their operations to reduce their businesses’ environmental footprint. The pressure on manufacturers isn’t going away […]

Reputational Risks: Why Ethical Manufacturing is Vital to ESG progress

Establishing a robust and impactful Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework that is aligned with business and sustainable goals is no easy feat. It is nuanced and requires diligence by all manufacturers. As an industry, manufacturers are tasked with integrating ESG principles into the fabric of their operations and digital supply chain with urgency due to the intensifying societal pressure on the industry to better manage its environmental footprint and social impact on workers. Globally, the manufacturing industry has been reported by Gartner to be one of the largest producers of all global emissions, approximately 50 per cent combined with the transport sector. However, manufacturing has other various pitfalls beyond emissions […]

持続可能な繊維サプライチェーン管理：より環境に優しい結果をもたらす戦略

In an interconnected world linked and driven by world trade, maintaining efficient and sustainable supply chains can make a significant difference in operational effectiveness and achieving greener outcomes. The focus on supply chains is not misplaced – it’s been found that around 50% to 70% of operating costs and over 90% of an organisation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be attributed to supply chains.  Having the right supply chain management strategy is therefore essential for a company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. A sound supply chain management plan involves integrating environmentally and socially responsible practices into the procurement, production, and distribution processes to minimise the environmental impact of the […]