A recent panel session chaired by The Engineer in partnership with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult explored the net zero challenges and opportunities facing manufacturing SMEs. With manufacturing accounting for around 20 per cent of all of UK greenhouse gas emissions (according to figures published by BEIS), and around 95 per cent of the sector's businesses classified as SMEs, it's clear that the SME community has an important role to play in helping the UK hit its 2050 net zero targets. But despite some striking progress towards this target from many organisations, others remain daunted and bewildered by the challenge, unsure where to even begin and fearful that prioritising sustainability and green initiatives could adversely affect the bottom line.
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