GAIN LINE offers UK manufacturers advice to reduce their carbon footprints ahead of COP28
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GAIN LINE offers UK manufacturers advice to reduce their carbon footprints ahead of COP28
Ahead of the global UN Climate Change Conference known as COP28 , business consultancy GAIN LINE is offering manufacturers advice on how to reduce their carbon footprints to support the UK ’ s effort to tackle climate change .
COP28 , which runs from 30th November to 12th December 2023 , will see delegates from almost 200 countries gather to coordinate global climate action for the next year .
Countries , including the UK , will present plans for tackling climate change and report on their progress in their efforts to limit global warming and cut the harmful effects of climate change .
Tom Mercer , Commercial Director at business consultancy GAIN LINE , offers valuable insights to manufacturers on how to effectively reduce their carbon footprints .
He said : “ Manufacturers must ensure they are meeting their environmental obligations and lowering their carbon footprints as part of the UK ’ s effort to tackle climate change .
“ Saving energy helps the environment , and reducing waste also has the added benefit of a positive impact on the profitability of production lines .
“ For manufacturers to thrive in today ’ s tough economic climate , with the added pressures around
“ Saving energy helps the environment , and reducing waste also has the added benefit of a positive impact on the profitability of production lines .
sustainability , we recommend they ensure they are on top of the following four areas :
• “ Accurately measure and report on your overall energy consumption . Doing so will help you understand how your operation wastes energy and identify areas where you can save energy to reduce your carbon footprint while also delivering cost savings .
• “ Ensure the size of your premises is appropriate for the physical scale of your operation . With advancements in manufacturing technology , many long-standing manufacturers no longer require larger premises that were once needed to house bigger machinery . Using appropriate premises can cut energy costs significantly and increase efficiency in output , with staff not needing to travel across large sites .
• “ Promote recycling within your manufacturing processes by either using recycled material initially , using materials to build new products , or taking advantage of technological advancements within recycling . For instance , this could include allowing some chemicals to be recycled or introducing cleaner , more environmentally friendly substitutes for existing recycling solutions .
• “ Utilise renewable energy providers for a quick and significant improvement in your company ’ s carbon footprint or invest in carbon offsets such as the development of solar energy or wind farms .”
For further information , please visit www . gainline . co . uk
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