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The manufacturing industry ’ s pathway to net zero

By Hassan Badrawi

The manufacturing sector , in particular , faces unique challenges in decarbonization . As crucial drivers of economic growth and human development , the industry is made up of complex , wide-ranging and extensive supply chains - supply chains that can be sensitive to disruption and for which emissions are difficult to manage . With global production sectors responsible for one-fifth of carbon emissions and consuming 54 percent of the world ’ s energy sources , it is imperative that manufacturers look at their own processes and supply chains and find innovative ways to meet their decarbonization targets . The complexity and financial burden on the manufacturing facility of the task ahead cannot be underestimated . The good news is that , as leaders of innovation and technology , the sector is also the best positioned to drive forward changes to industrial processes , technology upgrades , and shifts to renewable energy sources . I see two key priorities that will propel us more quickly on this journey of achieving carbon-neutral manufacturing and creating a resilient and productive sector .

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