The EPA estimates that, since 1970, the US alone has seen a 90% increase in carbon emissions, with the Electricity/Heat Production and the Industrial segments being responsible for a combined 46% of those emissions. Meanwhile, parts of Europe have already begun enacting policies to decrease emissions, but the damage to our environment is still quickly reaching critical mass.
The industrial sector is standing at a precipice over which significant environmental damage is a very present and threatening reality.
What do we do, those of us in manufacturing or energy production? How can the heavy industrial world reduce our carbon emissions?
The answer is simpler than you might think and also more cost effective for your bottom line.
Companies like D.S. Smith, Ford, and Rubis Terminal have developed dedicated sustainability-focused teams to ensure that they are or soon will be carbon neutral by using environmentally friendly components, lowering overall energy consumption in their facilities through links like automation and LED lighting, and giving back to the environment through various programs.
Still, we understand that many companies have yet to or do not have the resources to make a brand new sustainability team. Below are 3 suggestions that you could implement today with your existing team to move toward a more carbon-friendly facility.
In addition to these facility focused tips, you could consider an increased work-from-home policy for non-essential staff. According to the EPA, global transportation accounts for more than 25% of all carbon emissions. That means your company’s business travel and employee commutes could make your organization directly responsible for that yearly increase in transportation emissions. Now is a great time to evaluate your travel policies, especially for out-of-state staff, and determining how efficient your office staff can be remotely.
For more information about how Dialight industrial LED lighting can contribute to your sustainability goals, check out our Sustainability page [hyperlink to page] or read the below case studies to see how much our customers were able to lower their energy bills.
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