A indústria manufatureira é uma das maiores fontes de poluição em todo o mundo, e é improvável que isso mude à medida que a demanda do consumidor por produtos continua a crescer. Os processos industriais, particularmente na mineração e na manufatura, têm sido historicamente os principais contribuintes para a poluição do solo, e o uso de produtos químicos — excluindo produtos farmacêuticos — deverá aumentar em 85% até 2030. No entanto, os fabricantes não devem ficar ociosos quando se trata de ação climática. Eles devem assumir um papel ativo na redução do desperdício e na promoção do uso sustentável da terra. Ao reduzir o desperdício, as comunidades são mais bem protegidas e não são impactadas negativamente por empresas que estão liderando a melhoria da saúde ambiental da região com atividades que reduzem a poluição e preservam os ecossistemas naturais.
How can manufacturers take a leading role? Firstly, they can decrease their ecological footprints and use land sustainably by reducing waste, beginning with recycling, composting, and responsible consumption. According to McKinsey & Co., the world needs an additional 70-80 million hectares of land to fulfil humanity’s needs for food and fuel. Where will this habitable land come from? While this is a problem for everyone, manufacturers must act swiftly to establish a solid foundation for sustainable land use soon and set the benchmark for other sectors to follow.
Veja como você pode adotar técnicas de fabricação verde e adotar os princípios da economia circular, como minimizar o desperdício, promover a reutilização de produtos e otimizar a eficiência de recursos para uma abordagem mais responsável de gestão e regeneração de terras.
Para implementar essas práticas de forma eficaz, apoie-se no Índice de Preparação da Indústria para a Sustentabilidade do Consumidor (COSIRI), a widely recognised framework for assessing sustainability maturity across key areas like the shop floor, supply chain, logistics, strategy, and risks. It provides CEOs with crucial insights for strategic decision-making, promoting sustainable practices in operations. Ready to make a significant business impact? Explore more about how INCIT can act as your expert guide, supporting your organisation toward more sustainable operations that result in improved land use practices by contacting us.
Frequently Asked Questions About Strategies for Sustainable Land Use in Manufacturing
How Can Waste Be Transformed Into Value in Industrial Land Use?
Waste can be transformed into value in industrial land use by repurposing materials, reclaiming brownfield sites, using byproducts for energy or construction, and integrating circular economy principles into site development.
What Are the Benefits of Sustainable Land Use for Manufacturers?
Sustainable land use helps manufacturers reduce environmental risks, lower operational costs, improve compliance with ESG standards, enhance brand reputation, and unlock new revenue through waste-to-value innovations.
How Does Land Use Planning Support Environmental Sustainability?
Land use planning supports environmental sustainability by reducing habitat disruption, managing resources efficiently, preventing soil and water pollution, and enabling the reuse of existing industrial sites.
What is the Role of the Circular Economy in Sustainable Land Use?
The circular economy plays a key role in sustainable land use by promoting material reuse, minimising waste, and encouraging closed-loop systems where land, resources, and infrastructure are optimised for long-term use.
What Are Examples of Waste-to-value Strategies in Manufacturing?
Examples include using manufacturing byproducts for energy generation, converting industrial waste into raw materials for other processes, and reclaiming land for green spaces or renewable energy installations.
How Can Brownfield Sites Be Repurposed for Sustainable Use?
Brownfield sites can be repurposed through soil remediation, infrastructure upgrades, and integration of sustainable design principles, turning unused or contaminated land into productive, eco-friendly industrial or community assets.
How Does Sustainable Land Use Contribute to Esg Goals?
Sustainable land use contributes to ESG goals by reducing environmental impact (E), supporting local communities through responsible development (S), and aligning land management with transparent governance practices (G).
What Challenges Do Companies Face in Implementing Sustainable Land Use Strategies?
Challenges include high remediation costs, regulatory complexity, lack of technical expertise, stakeholder resistance, and limited access to sustainable materials or financing options for site redevelopment.
