Net zero manufacturing

Around a quarter of all global greenhouse gas emissions come from industry. This means that significant action is needed here to reach net zero and avert a climate catastrophe. The Catapult Network is leading the way, identifying key areas for emission reduction in transport, industrial processes, and energy generation and usage.

As the lead on industrial processes, the HVM Catapult has identified the key areas that should be of global focus: net zero design and make; and tracking emissions throughout manufacturing supply chains.

Working with the universities of Cranfield, Lancaster, Leeds and engineering consultancy Ricardo, we have found that the bulk of these manufacturing emissions are located in the materials processing stages of production, where raw materials are transformed for end use. This often takes place outside of the UK, showing the need for carbon accounting standards across global supply chains. This carbon accounting would show the true impact of market forces on emissions, creating an environment for better emission reduction across sectors.

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