Society could not exist without industry and manufacturers that convert raw materials into finished goods. Manufacturers today are faced with increasing challenges when it comes to managing their resources. As high users of energy and water, which are essential to their processes, as well as generators of waste and carbon, sustainability has touched every corner of their enterprise. And to add to the complexity, manufacturers are managing expectations to ensure goods are responsibly sourced, produced and distributed.

Energy and environmental reporting is a legal requirement of this industry sector with manufacturers subject to various emissions standards, specifically related to air and water quality. Sustainability reporting must be a core competency of manufacturers and is now being required by their supply chains as well.