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PLM systems store and analyse product data, helping companies evaluate the environmental impact of materials and processes.
Insights from Symetri’s Study on Sustainability Drivers, Customer Maturity and the Role of PLM
Sustainability is now a major priority in the manufacturing sector, driven by stricter regulations, rising consumer demands, and the need for long-term operational success. Conventional manufacturing methods can result in excessive resource consumption, increased waste, and higher carbon emissions. In response, more companies are implementing sustainable manufacturing practices to reduce environmental impact while staying competitive and profitable.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is a valuable solution that helps manufacturers integrate sustainability across every stage of a product’s lifecycle. From initial design and material choices to production, distribution, and end-of-life recycling, PLM ensures that sustainable practices are considered throughout the entire process.
PLM systems store and analyse product data, helping companies evaluate the environmental impact of materials and processes.
Ensuring adherence to sustainability-related regulations like CSRD, REACH, and RoHS.
Assessing product longevity, recyclability, and circular economy potential
Enabling seamless communication across design, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
To gain deeper insight into how the manufacturing industry is addressing sustainability challenges, we carried out an in-depth study with Symetri’s manufacturing customers. The results show a clear trend: although regulatory pressure especially from the EU’s CSRD is a primary driver, many companies are taking proactive steps to invest in sustainable practices in anticipation of growing customer expectations.
The survey explores how manufacturers are managing emissions data, improving data transparency, and navigating regulatory compliance. It also highlights the increasing importance of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems in driving sustainability by enhancing data visibility, integration, and collaboration. These findings provide a valuable snapshot of the industry's current approach to sustainability and its direction for the future.
At Symetri, sustainability is a core value. We continuously seek innovative ways to enhance energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions.
Our mission is to help businesses make data-driven decisions that support environmental responsibility. With deep expertise across design, construction, manufacturing, science, and technology, our team uses digital workflows to reduce both costs and carbon footprints. We provide solutions that support industry decarbonisation, helping organisations adopt effective strategies to reach net-zero goals, minimise waste, lower embodied carbon, and boost energy efficiency through smarter material selection and improved supply chain management.
43% of manufacturers have rapidly increased their focus on sustainability in the past year. Yet only 13% see the same rise in customer requests.
83% of PLM users expect to rely on their PLM system for sustainability data within 3 years. Integration with ERP enhances reporting and decision-making.
Almost 70 % of respondents are impacted by the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
We are continuously developing Sovelia Core PLM to better meet the changing sustainability requirements of our customers. We understand that every organisation’s sustainability journey is different, which is why Sovelia Core is built with flexibility at its core there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
Currently, Sovelia Core allows users to manage CO₂ data, reference material details within engineering bills of materials, visualise sustainability metrics in a 3D environment, and generate detailed sustainability reports. We also offer tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of individual customers.
Looking ahead, we are actively working with key customers to develop dedicated workflows and new functionality that address the increasing focus on sustainable product development and environmental performance.
Symetri strongly believes in sustainability and are always looking for new ways to improve energy-efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
We are dedicated to empowering businesses to make informed decisions that positively impact the environment. Our experts in design, construction, manufacturing, science, and technology leverage digital workflows to reduce costs and carbon emissions. We offer solutions to support the decarbonization of the industry, helping organizations adopt strategies to achieve net-zero targets, reduce waste, reduce embodied carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency by making smarter material choices and improving supply chain management.
Connect with us to explore how Sovelia and Symetri can help you on your sustainability journey.
"There is no plan B when it comes to the planet. Cutting carbon emissions is critical to slowing the rise in global temperatures. With Sovelia Core, we enable organizations to capture the current state of their product lifecycles with respect to greenhouse gas emissions and report this information to stakeholders. This empowers businesses to make informed decisions about where their journey to net zero can have the most impact."
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