Did you know that almost 30% of U.S. greenhouse emissions come from industry? This is a significant amount, especially during a time when climate change is such a major and pressing issue. Therefore, every industrial business has a responsibility to reduce their emissions and protect the planet. This post will look at the main contributors of industrial greenhouses, the benefits of renewable energy, and ways that manufacturing companies can reduce their emissions.

The Main Contributors of Industrial Greenhouse Emissions

Industrial sources, including manufacturing, food processing, mining, and construction, directly contribute to almost a quarter of all U.S. greenhouse emissions. This comes from various processes, including the combustion of fossil fuels onsite for energy usage and non-energy usage and chemical processes. Industry also indirectly generates emissions from the electricity that is consumed – the industrial sector makes up around a quarter of total U.S. electricity sales.

When these direct and indirect emissions are combined, it means that the industrial sector is responsible for the most emissions in the U.S. economy. Therefore, all industrial organizations must take action to reduce their emissions.

Benefits of Renewable Energy

An obvious solution is to use renewable energy. Renewable energy is on the rise in 2023, and this is for good reason, as there are myriad benefits. First and foremost, renewable energy does not produce emissions, making it a clean energy source, whether this comes from the sun; wind, water, heat from the Earth, or waste.  In addition to being a clean source of energy, renewable energy is available in abundance as sources are all around us.

Additionally, renewable energy is much cheaper; and would help organizations make enormous energy savings (something that every business is looking for in 2023). Renewable energy also helps to address air pollution and will improve public health in the long term.

Ways Manufacturers Can Reduce Emissions

There are three steps that manufacturing companies can take to reduce emissions. First, they should adopt clean energy sources to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. They should also utilize data analytics, IoT, and other digital tools to maintain equipment; and increase process efficiency – in turn, this will reduce energy usage. Finally, companies should implement new processes to reduce the usage of raw materials and decrease machine usage. This could include the usage of variable transformers, which are a cost-efficient distribution method for electricity. This could include the usage of variable transformers, which are a cost-efficient distribution method for electricity.

As the biggest contributor to greenhouse emissions in the U.S. economy; it is clear that action must be taken to reduce industrial emissions. While it might seem difficult, there are clear solutions available that can help industrial businesses slash their greenhouse emissions. In addition to the obvious environmental benefits, this could also help companies to make huge savings on their energy bills. On top of this, businesses that go green will also develop a positive