Sustainable Manufacturing Content Hub
Supporting SMEs become more sustainable
At the heart of the machining industry there is a strong mindset of never ending improvement and optimization. Always striving to become better, faster, smarter and more efficient. It is the evolution of industry in motion. Those who can adapt and improve will win.
What does becoming more 'sustainable'
really mean for your machining business?
Let's begin with a definition:
According to the US Department of Commerce, Sustainable Manufacturing can be summed up as: “The creation of manufactured products that use processes that minimize negative environmental impacts, conserve energy and natural resources, are safe for employees, communities, and consumers and are economically sound.”
Benefits for your Business:
A healthier environment, enhanced competitive edge, risks reductions. It will also allow you to build trust, drive new investments, attract more customers and increase profit.
Financial Indicators
- Increase sales by anticipating and meeting environmental and social expectations better than your competitors.
- Improve efficiency and productivity by reducing resource use and waste, and by cutting regulatory burdens.
- Reduce dependence on expensive or hazardous materials by exploring, innovating and introducing greener alternatives.
Business Edge
- Stay ahead of regulations by being proactive and shaping best practice, rather than reacting after changes are implemented.
- Win access to capital by reducing risks in operations, strategy and the supply chain and by developing innovative solutions and new products for market.
- Gain strategic foresight by anticipating how your business can innovate solutions or adaptations to new added value.
Stakeholders Perception
- Enhance reputation by demonstrating green know-how and setting a positive example.
- Improve employees’ morale and retention by empowering them to contribute to a better environment and more productive business.
- Build better community relations by demonstrating a responsible and proactive approach to the local environment and people.
Bringing Sustainability to SME's in the UK
What is our Big Why?
If there is something the current circumstances have taught us is that our life can drastically change overnight and there isn’t much we can do to regain our previous balance, at least not immediately. This time it’s been COVID-19, who knows what may happen next. What if nature failed us or just gave up on us? Have you ever stopped to consider this?
This is our big why. Many years ago Dale Carnegie said that we are in the “business of humanity” and we like to say that we are in the “business of preserving nature for our future generations”.
There is always a higher purpose to what we do. Of course, we want to support clients making costs savings and improving their manufacturing processes, but together we have a bigger mission which is to become more sustainable to support the environment.
This is the reason for the creation of this community, because we all can make manufacturing greener.
What's in it for you?
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Podcast
Exclusive access to the Sustainability Podcast and the opportunity to join as a speaker.
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Resources
A wide variety of Resources and Applied Knowledge to support business become more sustainable.
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Events
Invitation to Sustainability related events with guest expert speakers.
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Directory
Gain access to the Sustainability Partner's Directory with summary and contact details.
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Sustainable Manufacturing Content Hub
Supporting SMEs become more sustainable
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