French manufacturers involved in the deployment of decarbonization solutions

CertiNergy & Solutions, a supplier of energy savings on the B2B market, a subsidiary of ENGIE, presents the results of the study on the levels of maturity of manufacturers in terms of decarbonization and the solutions to be adopted.

In particular, it informs us about:

• The degree of progress of companies in the deployment of the low carbon strategy
• The actions implemented or planned to achieve the decarbonization objectives

French manufacturers well engaged in the decarbonization process

61% of the professionals questioned claim to have carried out or are in the process of drawing up a carbon footprint. The fact of belonging to a Group is significant in the commitment to a decarbonization process since 79% of respondents maintain that the decarbonization process stems from a group decision.

Of the 85% of respondents who are considering setting up decarbonization actions, 2 thirds are thinking about it on all national sites.

Means of action to reduce GHG emissions and achieve carbon neutrality

For manufacturers, decarbonization is mainly linked to sobriety and operational performance (62%) as well as improving the energy efficiency of equipment (55%). This study therefore shows that energy efficiency is an essential step towards reducing the carbon footprint of manufacturers.

Other ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are:

• Improving the transport of goods and the mobility of employees
• Launch an eco-design approach
• Changing the energy mix or electrifying uses
• Select a greener supplier
• Stop more polluting activities
• Invest in voluntary carbon offset projects

Committed to the complete decarbonization process, manufacturers are introducing indicators in terms of the traceability of CO2 emissions, considered reliable by practically all the professionals questioned. The evaluation of CO2 emissions is mainly carried out at the level of the production chain and of the products manufactured or consumed by the company.

Investments in decarbonization

The share of expenditure related to decarbonization is considered important or very important by 2/3 of respondents.

According to 42% of decision-makers, the return on investment is expected in less than 10 years or even in less than 5 years.

This study shows that industrial companies are globally invested in achieving the objective of carbon neutrality by 2050 and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030. Achieving the objectives set preserves competitiveness manufacturers and is becoming a non-negligible criterion of choice for their customers.

For Chloé Noual, Strategy Director at CertiNergy & Solutions: “This study is important for understanding the maturity of manufacturers on the subject and their expectations in order to continue to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. We will thus be able to take this data into account to develop our support for manufacturers who wish to decarbonize their sites. »

For more information on the study: click here.