The pressure is on mining, minerals, and metals organizations to adopt sustainable practices, while also supplying the critical resources needed to support a more sustainable and greener world. Without a sustainable resources industry, global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions will be difficult. Therefore, meeting sustainability commitments is vital not only for the success of energy-intensive essential businesses, but also for the sustainability of the entire planet itself.
Ultimately, essential industries can support global sustainability goals by:
- Identifying and eliminating energy and water loss.
- Optimizing operations across the value chain.
- Improving operational efficiency and reducing resource waste.
- Minimizing emissions by optimizing renewable power and leveraging microgrids.
- Fostering a circular economy and green products with new carbon zero processes.
This piece was first published by Global Mining Review on August 9, 2021
