Strategies For Reducing Industrial Pollution

New paper dispels myth that industry is a "hard-to-abate" sector. "the use of firebricks for storing industrial process heat appears to be a remarkable tool in reducing the cost of transitioning to clean, renewable energy across all energy sectors." https://lnkd.in/gk2T5hQY In addition "..CO2 from steel is to be addressed by using green H2 for reducing iron ore to pure iron. CO2 from cement is to be eliminated by using basalt (calcium silicate rock with no carbon) instead of limestone during OPC production and geopolymer cement instead of OPC."

According to Deloitte's 2023 survey, 68% of procurement leaders say that sustainability is now a key factor in their supplier selection criteria. If you're manufacturing and supplying parts, here are 9 things you can do to reduce and report your carbon emissions and companies that can help you execute these changes. 🌱 Use recycled or sustainable materials – Opt for materials with lower environmental impact. Heartland Industries, Sawgrass Sustainable ⚡ Improve energy efficiency – Upgrade to energy-efficient machinery and optimize production processes. Siemens, Ice Energy 🌞 Switch to renewable energy – Power your facility using solar, wind, or other clean energy sources. NextEra Energy Resources, Iberdrola 🚚 Optimize logistics – Reduce emissions by consolidating shipments and choosing greener transportation options. American Crane and Equipment Corporation 🔄 Implement a circular economy – Design parts for reuse, repair, or recycling at the end of their life. B & B Plastics, Inc., Matium 🏭 Minimize waste – Reduce scrap, improve precision, and recycle waste materials whenever possible. UL Solutions, Valicor 💧 Conserve water – Adopt water-saving technologies and reuse water in production processes. Earthshot, Brite Solar 🏷️ Label for sustainability – Clearly communicate your products' eco-friendly attributes to customers. EcoVadis 📊 Track and report emissions – Use tools to measure and report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and set reduction goals. Carbon Report #manufacturing #procurement #supplychain #sustainability

Implementing Ecodesign practices, such as using recycled materials, optimizing resources, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing durability, often faces physical and technological limits. Dematerialization can help, but the market isn't always ready for such changes, especially in the consumer sector. A key opportunity to reduce carbon footprints lies in transitioning to low-carbon electricity in the supply chain. Mapping suppliers to identify energy hotspots and engaging them to switch to low-carbon electricity requires significant effort from sourcing teams but yields substantial environmental benefits. At Microsoft, combining Ecodesign with responsible sourcing, including low-carbon electricity requirements, is vital to decarbonizing our supply chain and meeting our 2030 commitment. I strongly believe that more companies implementing such requirements contribute to accelerating the transition to renewable energy in sourcing countries by creating a clear market demand for alternative energy sources. We shared more information about this strategy into our 2024 environmental sustainability report: https://lnkd.in/e9tYcAGu #Sustainability #Ecodesign #CarbonReduction #ResponsibleSourcing #Microsoft #Decarbonization #SupplyChain