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Sustainability

Sustainability refers to the practice of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves finding a balance between social, environmental, and economic considerations to ensure long-term well-being and environmental stewardship. Sustainability will be critial to futue business models as it not only helps protect the environment and contribute to social well-being, but also ensures long-term profitability and resilience in the face of evolving market demands and regulatory requirements.

Solar Cells: Back to the Basics, Forward to the Future

Society’s growing digital infrastructure and the power-hungry data centers required to support it all have dramatically increased global electricity demand,...

If Sustainability is Your Problem, Data is Your Solution

When I talk to manufacturers about sustainability, many of them are frankly scared. The concern is understandable. By 2050, the demand for energy is expected to increase by 50 percent, with...

The Journey Toward a Sustainable Manufacturing Future

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a seismic shift as sustainability becomes central to its future. As the environmental impacts of production become increasingly clear, manufacturers are...

Navigating the Complex Path to Sustainability: A Business Journey Toward Net Zero and Beyond

Sustainability means so many different things to many people, companies, and organizations. According to Webster’s Dictionary, sustainability is “capable of being sustained… of, relating to, or...

Sustainability in Industry: Our Shared Responsibility

We bear a profound responsibility in industry. Each year, industrial activities account for nearly 30% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, contributing significantly to the degradation of our...

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