How Swiss industrial companies can master decarbonization
A new white paper based on expert opinions and market interviews summarizes the most important topics related to decarbonization. It contains concrete recommendations for action for companies and the responsible management and provides extensive background information for interested experts and opinion leaders.
Siemens Schweiz AG supports the federal government's energy strategy and sees itself as a pioneer for the implementation of an effective climate policy in the country of Switzerland, the company writes. In addition to the climate policy aspects, the decentralization of the energy system and digitization are two other cornerstones that are helping to reshape the energy landscape. At the same time, they would make decarbonization technically possible in the first place. This change and the altered framework conditions would result in an urgent need for action for all companies. Those in charge of industrial companies also need to develop strategies and take measures to reduce potential risks, according to Siemens.
A white paper prepared in collaboration with Swisscleantech and the consulting firm Delta-EE shows that the risks for companies that miss the opportunity to decarbonize are continuously increasing. With appropriate measures, however, the risks can be significantly reduced. On the other hand, decarbonization offers great opportunities that go beyond long-term financial savings: A better brand image, customer preference over competitors and attractiveness for investors are some of the advantages for companies that come with decarbonization.
The individual strategies vary from company to company, but would generally include concrete measures on the part of management, both in terms of energy consumption and energy supply, their own business operations, products and suppliers. The expert support provided by specialized companies is invaluable. They help managers prioritize the right measures throughout the company. Timely decarbonization ensures long-term profitability.
The recommendations for action listed in the white paper range from tips for communicating with employees to defining the most important focus topics in connection with CO2 reduction in the company, as the technology company writes. The first step in implementation is to draw up a complete balance sheet of emissions. From this, a cost-optimal path to decarbonization can be derived. (Source: Siemens)
The 26-page whitepaper is based on market surveys and expert opinions and can be downloaded here: Download Whitepaper
