State of Sustainability in Manufacturing:

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.

The role of PLM in driving sustainability

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.

Key ways PLM contributes to sustainability include:

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.

Sustainability in manufacturing:

Where do we stand? 

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.