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Sustainability challenges: What’s hindering manufacturers’ transition?

Prominent industrial organisations are establishing bold environmental sustainability targets. A study by Schneider Electric and Omdia indicates that over half (57 percent) of top global industrial organisations have committed to carbon-neutrality targets to offset their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with just under half (47 percent) undertaking RE100 commitments.

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This signifies their dedication to obtaining energy from renewable sources. Meanwhile, 36 percent have set science-backed objectives designed to help limit global warming within the 1.5-2°C threshold.

Setting these goals is a crucial first step. What matters, however, is implementing the sustainability initiatives capable of delivering them.

The research shows that several barriers block the deployment and success of industrial companies’ environmental sustainability projects, from infrastructure to culture. So, let’s explore these roadblocks, and how organisations can safely navigate them to help protect our planet.

Read the full article in DPA's November issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.