Welcome to Consultus Sustainability

What Sustainability Reporting Requirements Do Manufacturers Need to Know About?

As net zero targets draw closer, sustainability, energy and carbon reporting are becoming increasingly important priorities for businesses across all sectors. For manufacturers, this means improving transparency and embedding sustainability into day-to-day operations.  

In this guide, we’ll explain the key sustainability reporting requirements your manufacturing business needs to understand, outline some practical steps for staying compliant, and explore how effective sustainability reporting can benefit your business. 

8 Ways You Can Save Money on Manufacturing Business Energy Bills

In an energy-intensive industry like manufacturing, energy bills represent one of the largest overhead costs for many businesses and with ongoing market volatility and geopolitical pressures, prices have become volatile and difficult to predict. 

For manufacturers with tight budgets, rising energy costs present a pressing challenge, and managing and optimising energy use has never been more important in keeping energy costs down. 

In this guide, we explore the key factors behind rising energy prices and share practical tips to help manufacturing businesses save money on their energy bills whilst taking back control of their costs. 

Sustainable Manufacturing: What is it and Why is it Important?

Manufacturing is one of the UK’s most energy-intensive sectors, accounting for around 30% of all industrial and commercial energy use and making up 16.5% of the nation’s total energy demand.  

While this gives the sector a substantial environmental footprint, it also presents an opportunity to make a significant impact on emission levels. By adopting more sustainable manufacturing practices, businesses can play a leading role in reducing the UK’s emissions while improving efficiency and competitiveness. 

In this guide, we explore what sustainable manufacturing really means, why it matters, and how your business can implement sustainability across its operations.