Rising energy costs and the need to reduce CO2 emissions pose major challenges for companies. Strict regulations such as the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and the implementation of new standards such as Science Based Targets (SBTi) require increased effort from companies. At the same time, customers now have high expectations of their suppliers in terms of product carbon footprint (PCF), environmentally friendly and sustainable materials and energy efficiency.
For purchasers and decision-makers, this opens up a new perspective on investments in automation technology. The cost-benefit dynamic is clearly shifting in favor of sustainable solutions and partners. After all, energy efficiency and resource conservation are no longer just buzzwords, but measurable factors that directly influence operating costs. Modern automation systems can significantly reduce energy consumption in production and at the same time minimize material waste, for example by using secondary raw materials. This double saving – in energy and material – often leads to a faster amortization of the investment costs than assumed.