Green transition

As sustainability reporting becomes a business imperative, accurate carbon footprint calculation is at the heart of credible climate action. However, the challenge often lies in gathering the right data. Here’s a look at the most common data collection challenges and practical ways to overcome them.

In the last decade or so, the energy landscape has shifted drastically undergone significant changes, transitioning from a centralized model dominated by corporations to a decentralized one, where prosumers play pivotal role. Today, energy production has become much more complex due to the variety of different energy – generating assets – ranging from traditional, fossil-fuel-powered sources to modern renewable sources. Moreover, individual prosumers, as well as smaller enterprises, are producing energy and feeding it into the grid. How do we navigate energy management in this new paradigm?

The European Union’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will significantly change reporting practices. Now, more companies must annually disclose their impacts on the environment and society. Reporting is not just about collecting numbers; it requires a holistic view of how companies address environmental issues, social matters, and good governance in their operations.

The demand for alternative fuel services, particularly electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, is rapidly increasing across the European Union (EU). This article explores the key industry drivers that are shaping and propelling this development. Understanding these drivers is crucial for shaping the future of clean transportation and contributing to a sustainable future for all.

Digitalization, the green transition and geopolitical drivers of change shape the operating environment for Etteplan and our customers.

The global battle against climate change also transforms the realm of energy. One novelty is the energy flexibility demand market, which can significantly benefit manufacturing industries. What exactly is happening, and what is the role of smart factories and Industry 5.0?

Warming climate and its global effects are visible and affect the operations of companies and organizations. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions that intensify the global warming, i.e. the carbon footprint, must be reduced in all sectors globally. Calculating the current state of carbon footprint (baseline) is vital for companies to understand how much emissions are caused from the operations, and which factors are causing the biggest carbon footprint. After calculating the baseline, actions for reductions can be planned by drawing up a climate roadmap.

Industry 5.0 is making its way to manufacturing, but manufacturers are still figuring out how to make the most out of their 4.0 transformation. This article covers the basic steps to kickstart efforts toward a more ethical, sustainable, and human-centric industry.

Industrial players are still figuring out what industry 4.0 means for their businesses, yet the European Commission driven 5.0 is suddenly lifting its head. Is the manufacturing industry facing yet another revolution to transform everything they once knew?