The ongoing global movement to popularize sustainable living has received response and support from the manufacturing industry. However, the enthusiasm of the manufacturing sector towards sustainability is quite natural, given the environmental impact caused by this sector. Nevertheless, the initiatives for environmental well-being undertaken by leading industries of the manufacturing sector are praiseworthy. Worth mentioning in this regard are the initiatives taken by the steel manufacturing industry in the last few years.

Steel and other heavy metal manufacturing industries are the most polluting industries we traditionally have amongst ourselves. So, when the industry actively came forward with great programs and measures to minimize environmental impact, it received appreciation from every section of the society. According to experts, the active decision of the steel industry as a whole to transform their manufacturing processes and embrace sustainability as a principle has benefits. Here are a few of them:

1.Reduced carbon footprint

The manufacturing industry is one of the biggest sources of carbon emission in the air, which is the primary contributor to air pollution. In the last few years, several developing countries in the tropical belt came under the garb of acute air pollution-related issues. It has been taking a toll on the health of the natives of those regions. So, sustainable manufacturing is a way to reduce the carbon footprint of the steel industry. The different measures of manufacturing sustainably are slowly and steadily transforming steel industrial zones into green zones, uplifting the quality of air, water, and soil in those areas.

2.Energy conservation

Probably the greatest advantage of sustainable manufacturing measures is the control on the consumption of fuels. Fossil fuels extensively used in the manufacturing sector are non-renewable sources of energy, and we must conserve them for the sake of our future generations. Uncontrolled and unhindered fossil fuel consumption affects the pricing of these energy sources, which eventually affects the general consumers. So, when the steel industry made it clear that it will start manufacturing sustainably, it also took the vow to conserve energy for all.

3.Social inspiration

It is the greatest benefit of the decision of the steel industry to go for sustainable manufacturing. As one of the largest and most important sectors in the production industry, all its actions are closely monitored by other sectors. So, when it started various manufacturing programs of manufacturing sustainably, it is bound to inspire other sectors to follow suit. It will provide a great boost to the global movement of sustainable living.