Manufacturing accounts for approximately 37% of global energy consumption and electricity demand in the sector is projected to increase by 3.7% in 2026.
Industrial processes and fossil fuel combustion in manufacturing account for roughly 31% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Industrial manufacturing accounts for approximately 20% of global freshwater withdrawals, a figure that rises significantly when the full raw-material supply chain is considered.
Implementing advanced energy management systems can reduce a factory's energy costs by 10% - 30%, transforming how heavy industry engages with the power grid.
Manufacturing is the backbone of the global economy - and the planet’s biggest challenge. It generates over one-fifth of global carbon emissions and consumes more than half of the world’s energy, while the old “take-make-waste” model collapses under shrinking resources, volatile energy markets and relentless regulations. In 2026, sustainability is no longer optional; it is the operating system for industrial survival, efficiency and long-term resilience.
Because in manufacturing, efficiency is the foundation of resilience. Our 360° Environmental Footprint deconstructs your operational impact - from energy-intensive processes to raw material waste - while our Green Strategy Roadmap converts these insights into high-return, measurable action, ensuring your path to net-zero is as profitable as it is sustainable.