{"id":788701,"date":"2024-08-29T12:39:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T10:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=788701"},"modified":"2024-08-29T13:05:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T11:05:17","slug":"the-intersection-of-strategy-and-operations-charting-the-course-to-carbon-neutrality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/788701\/the-intersection-of-strategy-and-operations-charting-the-course-to-carbon-neutrality\/","title":{"rendered":"The intersection of strategy and operations &#8211; charting the course to carbon neutrality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The march towards carbon neutrality is not just an environmental commitment; it&#8217;s a strategic imperative that transcends industries, reshaping business models and operational paradigms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.za\/en\/about-us\/our-brand\/environmental-policy.html?utm_campaign=cf&amp;utm_medium=other-medium&amp;utm_source=other-source&amp;utm_id=fy25-02&amp;utm_term=BusinessTech_Aug2024&amp;utm_content=Article_Sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here for more information about KYOCERA<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The printing industry, a microcosm of this larger shift, serves as a prime example of how sustainability is becoming integral to business success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Carbon neutrality: a universal business objective<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Global industries are now grappling with the challenge of reducing their carbon footprint. Research by&nbsp;McKinsey&nbsp;shows that the manufacturing sector, of which printing is a part, can address this challenge by mobilising over 350 decarbonisation initiatives across the entire production process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These initiatives include using low-carbon materials, designing for sustainability, and switching to renewable energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As industries forge ahead with these initiatives, the importance of setting new KPIs for measuring progress is crucial, with supply chain management playing a pivotal role in reducing Scope 3 emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The printing industry: A case study in sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Achieving carbon neutrality is fraught with challenges, from technological innovation to the management of supply chains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The printing industry at large acknowledges its historical environmental impact, recognising the critical need for a shift towards sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kyocera is among those at the forefront, advocating for the use of 100% renewable energy in its main production sites and striving for energy-efficient equipment as a standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, Kyocera has launched carbon-neutral printers and multifunction printers (MFPs) in the&nbsp;UK, offering a comprehensive carbon offset for each device and its consumables over its lifetime, covering production, transportation, and recycling.<br>&nbsp;<br>Understanding the complexity, Kyocera has taken a proactive stance by including the circular use of consumables, energy-efficient manufacturing, and long-term goals that align with international climate agreements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have also introduced product enhancements designed to reduce energy use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Innovations such as replacing conventional hard drives with solid-state drives in their ECOSYS and TASKalfa ranges and introducing Eco-toner, which fuses at lower temperatures, exemplify their strategy to cut energy consumption and consequently reduce carbon offsetting costs.\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A collective effort for carbon neutrality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The movement toward sustainability is not a solo endeavor. It requires the commitment of all players in the industry to make a substantial impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fenrg.2022.860665\/full?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=August+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>As detailed in a study from&nbsp;Frontiers<\/strong><\/a>, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies are a significant aspect of the industry\u2019s sustainability efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While transportation technologies for captured CO2 are mature, advancements in utilisation and storage are critical for achieving industry-wide carbon neutrality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Embracing industry-wide sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transparency in environmental reporting, in line with the Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), sets a precedent for industry accountability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a model that can catalyse industry-wide collaboration towards a more sustainable future.<br>&nbsp;<br>All industries, including printing, face a shared responsibility to prioritise sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an imperative for companies to align their operations with the goal of preserving the environment for future generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The path to carbon neutrality is paved with consistent innovation, dedication, and the collective action of businesses globally.<br>&nbsp;<br>For industries and businesses ready to embark on this journey, the time to act is now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following in the footsteps of companies that have already made significant progress, industries can contribute to a healthier planet, while positioning themselves as leaders in the new, sustainable business landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Jimmy De Waal, Sales and Marketing Director at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The march towards carbon neutrality is not just an environmental commitment; it&#8217;s a strategic imperative that transcends industries, reshaping business models and operational paradigms. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":788702,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[15260],"class_list":["post-788701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-kyocera"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/788701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=788701"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/788701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":788760,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/788701\/revisions\/788760"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/788702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=788701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=788701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=788701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}