A Comprehensive Analysis of Leveraging Technology in the Manufacturing Sector to Achieve Net Zero Future

The current global priority is to work towards achieving net zero goals. This requires conscious and collective efforts of global stakeholders including individuals, businesses, governments and non-governmental organisations. Technology implementation plays a crucial role in our quest to achieve decarbonisation goals. This chapter aims to provide a detailed perspective on how technological innovations have been adopted by top global manufacturing companies in their business operations. It includes discussion of use cases that demonstrate the adoption of sustainable technologiesSustainable technologies, with a sectorial focus on Electronics, Food & Beverages, Automobiles, and Pharmaceuticals, through a comprehensive review of their annual ESG and SustainabilitySustainability Reports. Additionally, the policy implications are discussed, and the way forward to achieve environmental stewardship is highlighted.