“Despite manufacturers today facing quite unprecedented economic challenges, most businesses have moved decarbonisation to the top of their company’s agenda. The fact that 80 per cent are saying that this is a priority within their business, demonstrates the need to lead in this.” Head of Policy and Campaigns at Make UK, Bhavina Bharkhada, further explains that half of the companies she refers to are already implementing their decarbonisation plan. These are just two of the top-line findings to come out of Make UK’s most recent research survey document, ‘Decarbonising Manufacturing: Challenges and Opportunities’.

Published in partnership with Siemens, the new white paper provides a snapshot of how British manufacturers are moving towards net zero and decarbonising their businesses as the sector moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut energy use and switch to renewable and sustainable energy sources. As Brian Holliday, managing director of Siemens...