Carbon Re highlights importance of digitalisation in net zero

Carbon Re has published its latest white paper titled “Digitalization: The Pathway to Net Zero”. The paper explores the significant role that digitalisation can play in reducing carbon emissions within the industry. It also advocates for industry-wide adoption of digitalisation as a means to secure a resilient, profitable and sustainable future. 

Drawing on case studies from leading cement producers, Carbon Re highlights successful strategies and common pitfalls in digital transformation programmes. It makes a compelling case for a unified approach to digital transformation that includes developing data standards, enabling interoperability and ensuring consistent data across multiple plants. 

According to the company, by adopting such strategies, the cement industry can unlock the potential of data to drive better process control, automation and operational efficiencies as well as environmental benefits to make a significant contribution to global decarbonisation efforts. “Our white paper not only outlines the imperative need for digitalisation but also provides guidance on implementation for cement producers. We are at a pivotal moment where sustainability and technological innovation intersect to redefine industrial standards,” said Carbon Re’s CEO, Josh Vernon.

Faye Skelton, head of policy at Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, wrote the foreword to the white paper. She commented, “Those manufacturers who invest in digitalisation as part of their Industry 4.0 efforts, will reap the numerous benefits: data-driven decisions are more robust and less risky, encourage innovation and create new revenue streams.”

Carbon Re encourages industry leaders, policymakers, and environmental advocates to engage with the findings and recommendations to drive forward the necessary changes within the cement sector.