The critical role of engineering in reaching net zero

Simply switching to renewable energy isn’t enough to make in-house operations carbon-neutral and companies must maximise efficiency and reduce waste to reach net-zero targets, say RS.

Many organisations are already committed to taking speedy and radical action to address the devastating impacts of climate change.

That trend is only likely to intensify. There are new rules on the reporting of emissions, while Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria is also becoming a key factor in securing the support of investors, employees and shareholders.

However, simply switching to renewable energy sources isn’t enough to make in-house operations carbon neutral. Businesses need to be adapted to become fully part of the net zero transition, for example optimising plant efficiency and monitoring energy usage.

Richard Jeffers, Managing Director of RS Industria at RS Group, makes the case for a holistic approach to as part of an organisation’s net-zero strategy and attaining greater sustainability: read more.