
Did you know that producing 2.2 pounds of electronics releases nearly 50 pounds of carbon dioxide? The electronics industry is responsible for over half the global carbon footprint, emitting 580 million metric tons (MMT) of CO2 in 2020. Without action, this could rise to 852 MMT by 2030.
Although tracking and cutting carbon emissions can feel overwhelming for electronics manufacturers with global supply chains, custom software solutions simplify the process without compromising productivity or profits. In this blog, Fidelity Solutions’ software development team explores how advanced software is helping electronics manufacturers reduce their carbon footprints.
Top 3 Challenges & Software Solutions in Addressing Carbon Emissions for Electronics Manufacturers
Addressing carbon emissions is no easy task for electronics manufacturers. You face unique challenges in measuring, reporting, and curbing emissions. Let’s explore how custom software solutions can help you tackle each challenge.
1. Measuring Carbon Emissions in Electronics Manufacturing
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol defines three categories of carbon emissions:
Scope 1: Direct emissions from what you control, like factories or company vehicles. An example is smoke from running machines. Scope 1 emissions are the easiest to track because you know exactly what you’re burning or producing.
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from energy usage, like electricity or heating. Measuring Scope 2 emissions is manageable since energy providers usually provide precise data about the emissions tied to energy use.
Scope 3: All indirect emissions in your supply chain, before raw materials arrive and after products leave your facilities. For example, emissions from mining metals for electronic components or energy customers use when they charge their devices. Scope 3 emissions are the largest volume of a company’s carbon footprint—about 70%—and the hardest to measure. Data is scattered, supply chains in electronics involve many companies across the globe, and there aren’t any standardized rules for suppliers reporting their emissions.
Software Solution: Fidelity Solutions provides software to track and monitor emissions that combines data from different sources, such as energy meters, production lines, and suppliers. Our software includes real-time dashboards for tracking emissions and automated alerts for energy waste or high-emission activities.
2. Accurately Reporting Carbon Emissions
Electronics manufacturers find it challenging to comply with rules like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Disclosure Rule, and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253). These regulations require detailed reports on Scope 3 carbon emissions across your supply chain.
Software Solution: Custom software by Fidelity Solutions, such as AI-powered reporting tools and predictive analytics, simplifies the carbon emission reporting process. Our tools automatically collect data from different sources, organize it, and fill in gaps to create accurate reports. You can avoid mistakes or penalties with reports that follow the exact format laws require.
3. Curbing Carbon Emissions
Electronics manufacturers often struggle to find inefficiencies in their production processes and supply chains and determine where energy or materials are wasted. These systems involve many steps, global suppliers, and different technologies. On top of that, you need to reduce emissions without increasing costs too much, which can feel like walking a tightrope between sustainability and affordability.
Software Solution: Fidelity Solutions' workflow optimization and automation software analyzes processes step by step to find areas where energy is wasted or tasks take longer than necessary. Automating repetitive tasks helps production run smoother and use fewer resources. By making your operations more efficient, our tools help you cut emissions and save money.
Take the Next Step Towards Greener Electronics Manufacturing
Reducing carbon emissions in electronics supply chains doesn’t have to be daunting. At Fidelity Solutions, we specialize in creating tailored software that helps electronics manufacturers tackle their unique sustainability challenges. Schedule a consultation with our experts today to learn how our software development team can help reduce your carbon footprint!
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