b'30 Partner News Summer 2022Corporateat each micro process and assess ways ofThey will also include efforts to enable making those incremental improvements thatleaner supply chain operations, such as add up to big environmental gains. through greater use of local networks and resources. The question many executives are seeking to answer is, in which areas can digitalisation3. Collaborating with partners and produce the biggest impact. Here are threecustomers to reduce inefficiencieskey areas where digital solutions can beDigital solutions present the foundation for applied to support a sustainable future: a more collaborative environment, extending across the chain, from material extraction, 1. Reducing existing carbon footprints parts supply and production to distribution Energy efficiency remains a key objective forand interactions with technology partners the sector in supporting efforts to minimiseand end user customers. greenhouse gas emissions. Consensus can be difficult toDeveloping trusted partnerships and There is room for improvement in anyinteractions among these various reach. Whether around publicbusiness, with the potential for thousandsstakeholders can help to identify new use policy or business actions,of granular refinements that add up tocases and develop more economically and significant efficiency gains over time. Inecologically superior solutions. Through a there are usually differingparticular, reducing requirements aroundmore integrated, digitally enabled approach, views, priorities and objectivesheating and cooling need immediate focus,manufacturing plants can design systems as they account for anywhere between 50%and processes that unlock substantial that need to be aligned toto 90% of the current energy consumption inefficiencies and find clever ways of pushing reach an agreement. processing plants. down carbon requirements over time to achieve joint sustainability targets. More efficiency means less waste and lower energy costs, helping to drive businessesLiving up to our commitmentforward and reduce the carbon impact. AAt Rockwell Automation, sustainability has study by the Global Center on Adaptationbeen a priority for us long before it became (GCA) found that every dollar investeda mainstream imperative. Our objective in building climate resilience could resultis to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, in between $2 to $10 in net economicsupported by supplementary goals around benefits.climate risk management and responsible supply chains. We are constantly adapting The adoption of digital tools can supportour sustainability approach to meet that targets around less wasteful or energy- target.intensive processes through improved visibility and measurability of machine andAs a key pillar of our strategy, we combine process performance. They can also helpour commitment to carbon neutrality with capture data from separate assets to createa long and rich experience across a variety meaningful insights to inform longer termof sectors. This gives us the diversity of carbon reduction strategies. knowledge and capabilities required to support manufacturers at every step of 2. Innovating processes to enable athe value chain, identifying cases where circular economy sustainability can support business While more efficient operation of currentoutcomes and lead to longer term growth assets presents an opportunity for improvedand resilience.plant performance, it must be matched with an ambition to adopt a more sustainable,Learn more about how digitalisation less carbon-intensive future business model. can help you achieve your sustainability and business goals at the Management This transition requires investment inPerspectives hub. Here, you will find a innovation to shift towards cleanerwealth of resources for executive industrial operating models. Changes may includedecision makers.using efficient and circular infrastructures to turn waste into new products or business opportunities, using measures to adopt inventive solutions that capture and neutralise fugitive emissions, unavoidable carbon products.'