Rockwell Automation details its sustainability progress and outcomes

Weve been improving the efficiency of industrial processes for more than 120 years, which includes making the most of scarce resources, said Rockwell Automation chairman and CEO Blake Moret. Today, our technology and expertise help manufacturers in diverse industries address the complex challenge of making high-quality products at scale while minimising negative impacts on the environment.

Smart manufacturing technologies play a critical role in driving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability success. Survey results from the companys eighth annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report indicate the driving factor for manufacturers to pursue sustainability and ESG policies and programs is to improve efficiencies, confirming that sustainability is critical for operational improvement and profitability.

In addition to showcasing how Rockwell supports customers sustainability efforts with its sustainable products and solutions, the report also highlights the companys ESG initiatives and programs that are making Rockwell more sustainable while at the same time fostering a culture that empowers employees to operate safely, sustainably, and responsibly.

In 2020, Rockwell announced its goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2 emissions). The report discusses the companys work toward this goal, and includes information about Rockwells Scope 3 emissions baseline, explaining that indirect emissions from its value chain represent 99% of its Scope 3 carbon footprint.

Advanced manufacturing is creating demand for people who have the knowledge and skills to optimise technology, yet workforce and skill shortages continue to impact companies across every industry. The 2023 Sustainability Report underscores the work the company is doing to help create a skilled, engaged workforce that is comfortable using these tools, and the importance of partnering across government, educational institutions, and industry to develop needed workforce skills, now and in the future.

In a time when workforce and skill shortages impact manufacturers in every industry, enabling people to become comfortable with the newest technology and giving them opportunities to upskill along the way can be the difference between success and failure, said Moret.

When a human-centric approach is applied to technology implementation, we see improvement in nearly every aspect of the manufacturing operation from efficiency to worker safety delivering results that have a positive impact on both the bottom line and sustainability.