ESG & SustainabilityIntermediate

Sustainable Manufacturing

Reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing processes and operations

Sustainable Manufacturing

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of sustainable manufacturing and how production organisations can reduce energy use, emissions, waste and resource consumption while maintaining competitiveness. Learners will explore lean and green manufacturing, industrial ecology, circular manufacturing, environmental management systems and sustainable factory design. The course is suitable for manufacturing managers and sustainability professionals.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the environmental impact of manufacturing operations
  • Apply lean and green manufacturing principles
  • Reduce energy consumption in manufacturing processes
  • Minimise waste generation and increase material efficiency
  • Apply circular economy principles to manufacturing
  • Understand sustainable factory design principles
  • Measure and report on manufacturing sustainability performance

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)

Assessing the Environmental Footprint of Manufacturing
Understanding and Applying ISO 14001:2015 Standards
Compliance with the Environment Act 2021 and Climate Change Act 2008
135 minutes
9 lessons across 3 topics
2.5 CPD hours
Certificate valid 24 months
Manufacturing managers, sustainability professionals, production engineers and operational leaders

Full library access during 14-day trial

Regulations Covered

Environment Act 2021Climate Change Act 2008ISO 14001:2015ISO 50001:2018Industrial Emissions Directive

Industries

constructionmanufacturingoffice

Topics

Sustainable ManufacturingGreen ManufacturingLean GreenCircular EconomyCarbon Footprint

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