Reducing emissions is challenging for any company. Now, we are seeing a case study where one manufacturer is reporting a near 70% reduction in its total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2023 to 2024.

That company is ClarkDietrich, which is a manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products. To reduce emissions, the company purchased third-party Greene Certified RECs (renewable energy certifications) to match Scope 2 market-based emissions for 2024. RECs build demand for more clean energy on the grid—and ClarkDietrich’s RECs include 100% wind energy.

Here is how this can help in manufacturing:

• Reduce environmental impact by supporting clean power generation.
• Trace and verify impact.
• By reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, it is making it easier for architects, specifiers, and building developers to procure lower-embodied carbon products, reducing their own Scope 3 emissions.

Looking to the future, this is just one step in ClarkDietrich’s mission to reach greater sustainability. The company plans to continue to reduce emissions in a few ways, such as onsite renewable energy and long-term energy efficiency upgrades. The future is bright, and manufacturing companies are taking steps to greater sustainability.