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Sustainability

Sustainability and Net-Zero Technology

Explore how technology, particularly AI and data analytics, is enabling businesses to achieve their sustainability and net-zero goals. Our content focuses on practical approaches to reduce carbon emissions, minimise waste, and operate more sustainably.

We cover sustainable manufacturing practices, carbon footprint reduction strategies, circular economy principles, and how digital tools can help organisations measure and improve their environmental impact. Learn about innovative solutions that balance business objectives with environmental responsibility.

From waste reduction through optimised processes to energy efficiency and renewable integration, discover how companies are leveraging technology to build more sustainable operations. Our resources provide actionable insights for organisations committed to environmental stewardship and meeting net-zero targets.

Nightingale HQ supports Green Freight with FLS Logistics

Nightingale HQ supports Green Freight with FLS Logistics

Many industries are becoming more aware of the impacts of their CO2 emissions and are looking for practical ways to reduce this. It’s an area that we have written about previously, where we explore digital tools that can help accelerate greater sustainability.

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Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing

Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing

Insights into customer examples from Ireland and the UK including Midland Steel and TMD Technologies.

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Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing

Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing

CEO Ruth Kearney presents ‘Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing’ to the industry cohort taking the ‘Certificate in Leadership in Digitalisation of Manufacturing’.

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6 board-level agenda items and how AI can help

6 board-level agenda items and how AI can help

Persistent COVID-19 uncertainty, disruptive technologies, and supply chain challenges are some of the big concerns facing manufacturing CEOs and corporate leaders right now. However, despite uncertainty, we are seeing some promising trends around automation and transforming processes from the back office to the factory floor. Here are the top six board-level agenda items and a look into how AI can help.

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Irish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference

Irish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference

We’re attending the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in Dublin, Ireland on the 23rd and 24th of November where our CEO will be giving two talks on how AI drives sustainable manufacturing and the power of no-code tools.

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The Manufacturer MX awards

The Manufacturer MX awards

We are so excited for the reveal of The Manufacturer Top 100 2021 in Liverpool! We are proud to be supporting Helen Anderson of CPI TMD at the awards.

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Upskilling for the green revolution

Upskilling for the green revolution

92% of manufacturers believe net zero will be achievable for their business by 2050. To make this reality, the government and industry need to put strategies in place that map out how they are going to unlock the skills needed for the green revolution. Make UK and Sage recently teamed up to release a report that investigates the subject and makes some recommendations for success.

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The UK's leading manufacturing event

The UK's leading manufacturing event

Digital Manufacturing Week will be taking place next week in Liverpool. You’ll find us there on Wednesday and Thursday the 10th and 11th, on Innovation alley.

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Microsoft Emissions Impact Dashboard - what you need to know

Microsoft Emissions Impact Dashboard - what you need to know

The Emissions Impact Dashboard is a great way to track and reduce cloud carbon emissions. The tool has an accessible visual interface that gives users high quality data and key insights into their cloud carbon footprint. If you’re aiming for net zero this dashboard can be a step in the right direction.

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What is Microsoft Project Bonsai?

What is Microsoft Project Bonsai?

Microsoft Project Bonsai is a low-code AI platform that can be used to build AI-powered systems. These can provide guidance to operators or control industrial equipment. This allows optimisation of process variables, leading to an increase in production efficiency and reducing equipment downtime.

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