グリーン製造業が社会参加なしに成功できない理由
The global shift towards green manufacturing in line with net-zero commitments is accelerating, driven by ESG mandates. The European Union’s Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), for instance, requires social engagement with workers and stakeholders to produce green energy equipment locally. It is in response to the US$369 billion of green subsidies extended in the United States (U.S.) Inflation Reduction Act. The new U.S. Act has a US$4 billion allocation to produce a variety of green energy equipment but also has a particular social focus on supporting communities impacted by the closure of coal mines and power plants. Both instances underscore the importance of the social component of the ESG ethos, which […]
環境の持続可能性を推進するために、グリーンファイナンスは製造業においてどのような役割を果たすのでしょうか?
The spotlight on environmental sustainability has never been brighter than in recent years. As more and more reports emerge about how dangerously close the world is in passing climate tipping points, more needs to be done by businesses and industries to address climate change and the growing environmental issues we face. Unsurprisingly, environmental sustainability has become a critical concern for the manufacturing industry as it’s one of the world’s biggest contributors to carbon emissions – it produces 20% of carbon emissions globally and uses 54% of the world’s energy. As the sector continues to grow and evolve, the need to minimise its environmental impact has become increasingly important. This is […]
エコパッケージが製造業にどのような影響を与えているか
A relatively broad term, “eco-packaging” refers to packaging that is physically designed to optimise materials and energy across its end-to-end life cycle, from raw materials to production to disposal. According to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, eco-packaging: Is beneficial, safe and healthy for use throughout its life cycle Meets market criteria for both performance and cost Is sourced, manufactured, transported and recycled using renewable energy Optimises the use of renewable or recycled source materials Uses clean production technologies and best practices Has been physically designed to optimise materials and energy Is effectively recovered and utilised in biological and/or industrial closed loop cycles The drive towards sustainability in packaging For manufacturers, meeting […]
