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influencing supplier engagement and the very terms of customer trust.
Manufacturers that demonstrate transparency and measurable progress not only cut emissions but also strengthen their position in global supply chains. In this way, sustainability has evolved from a reputational advantage to a core business differentiator.
Building value beyond the factory gate
The impact of sustainable manufacturing extends well beyond the factory walls. Digitalized, low-carbon facilities strengthen local energy systems and create skilled jobs that power the clean energy transition. Manufacturers can deliver both operational efficiency and long-term value for their communities. The factories of the future will be defined not only by what they produce, but by how intelligently they use resources, design for circularity, and empower people through technology. Those that act now – digitizing operations, closing material loops, and embedding sustainability at every level – will set the benchmark for a new era of manufacturing.
In doing so, they’ ll prove that the factories of the future are not a distant vision, but the most competitive factories of today. ■
Gianluca Casanova new. abb. com / buildings
Gianluca Casanova is Procurement & Operations Excellence Leader for the ABB Smart Buildings Division. ABB’ s Smart Buildings division is a worldleading provider of energy distribution and building automation, making buildings safer, smarter, and more sustainable. From single-family homes to multi-dwellings, commercial, and industrial buildings, its innovative solutions cover everything from DIN-rail protection devices, enclosures, and wiring accessories to comprehensive building automation, energy metering, and management systems.
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