Strategic Focus: The Role Of Operations Managers In Implementing Net Zero Strategies
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Executive Summary
Achieving net zero emissions is becoming increasingly important for organizations, as a result of regulatory demands, investor pressure and rising energy prices. As their roles continue to evolve, operations managers must redefine their strategies to meet net zero targets. Managers must focus on using data to provide insight, define roadmaps, align business objectives, improve collaboration and enhance analytics. In doing so, they will optimize operational efficiency, reduce their carbon footprint and extend asset life – all while managing significant changes in production processes, supply chains and investment opportunities. This report offers guidance to operations managers on how to prepare for, adapt to and embrace their new responsibilities to meet net zero initiatives. It also provides insight into how they can transform their roles, to achieve net zero targets and remain competitive in the market.Net Zero Strategies Are At The Forefront Of Operations
Operations Managers Will Face Significant Changes As A Result Of Net Zero Initiatives
Data Management And Reporting Will Be Key To Reaching Net Zero Targets
Operations Managers Must Be Prepared To Take On New Responsibilities To Achieve Net Zero Targets
Figure 2. Technologies And Approaches For Net Zero
About the Authors
Kiran Darmasseelane
Senior Manager
Kiran is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, delivering data-driven insights on emerging technologies and global market trends for asset-intensive sectors such as energy, manufactu...
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Malavika Tohani
Research Director
Malavika is a Research Director at Verdantix, guiding research that explores how digital technologies and services are reshaping industrial operations to become safer, more ef...
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