Made Smarter has launched a whitepaper aimed at helping small and medium-sized food and beverage manufacturers accelerate their net zero plans. Titled ‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation: manufacturing made smarter and greener with technology’, this practical guide addresses the industry’s biggest challenge and opportunity.
Available as a free download, the whitepaper is part of the government-backed and industry-led technology adoption program. Its objective is to simplify the complex and ever-evolving topic of decarbonisation by demystifying terminology and analyzing the latest research.
Of utmost importance, the whitepaper provides insights into how various technologies enable manufacturing and engineering businesses to become smarter and greener while driving growth and creating new highly skilled jobs.
Additionally, it directs manufacturers to other relevant initiatives such as Race to Zero, a campaign led by the United Nations, and the SME Climate Hub, a non-profit global initiative that provides companies with tips, tools, and a Business Carbon Calculator.
Donna Edwards, Director of Made Smarter’s North West Adoption Programme, emphasized the importance of sustainability in manufacturing: “The pressure and scrutiny on the sector to be more sustainable is increasing from all directions. Decarbonisation is not a distraction; it is an imperative.”
She further added, “Made Smarter is committed to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers achieve a decarbonised and digital future. Our ‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation’ whitepaper serves as a valuable resource for manufacturers seeking support on their journey towards net zero.”
Over the past four years, Made Smarter has provided impartial, tailored, and expert advice to thousands of manufacturers, regardless of their size or sector. Through digital transformation workshops, practical steps for digitisation and a clear digital roadmap are offered. Funding opportunities for technology investments and various support in adapting to the digital and green skills required for a net zero future are also available.
As Edwards highlighted, “In recent years, technology has played a crucial role in tackling challenges and disruptions. It has helped businesses navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, recover, address supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and energy crises. For the climate emergency, digitalisation offers manufacturers a tremendous opportunity to achieve operational efficiencies, decarbonise heat and power, optimize design and materials, and improve logistics and transport.”
“While decarbonisation may seem overwhelming, manufacturers need to recognize that they are not alone. Collaboration is essential in combating climate change, and that’s precisely what Made Smarter is here for,” she concluded.
To download the whitepaper, visit: https://www.madesmarter.uk/resources/decarbonisation-through-digitalisation
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