Green Manufacturing Gaining Momentum

When you consider that the business sector shoulders over 65% of the current environmental regulatory costs, it is no wonder why business sustainability has become an important part of corporate planning and strategy.   Companies are evaluating all avenues to reduce current costs and future risks of pending legislation. Green manufacturing leaders are taking a proactive approach to capture value.

In an Environmental Leader article, ‘Green’ Manufacturing Should be Part of Your Strategy , the author discusses the drivers of green manufacturing. It also describes, in some detail, “why industry should care”.

•    Pressure from government
•    Interest in efficiency/reduced CO2
•    Scarcity of resources/risk
•    Continuous improvement
•    Pressure from society/consumers/customers
•    Pressure from competitors

As part of proactive business sustainability strategies, leaders are embracing green technology as an advantage. Manufacturing giants General Electric, DuPont and Toyota have been on the forefront of promoting green. Being a business sustainability leader, often provides organizations with a jump on the competition in address pending legislation that can affect manufacturing costs.

At Taiga Company, we partner with businesses to address the challenges in manufacturing and the supply chain. Our small business resources work directly with clients to identify the opportunities for business sustainability in existing business practices. Our professional consulting engages with key stakeholders to guide businesses to integrate sustainability concepts into core operations.