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The manufacturing sector is a fundamental pillar of the Italian and global economy, but it is also one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. According to an ISTAT analysis, several sectors within the Italian manufacturing ecosystem have shown a strong propensity to adopt actions to improve environmental impact, with 59% of companies engaged in initiatives aimed at improving the environmental sustainability of their activities.
This commitment will certainly be rewarded: the industrial sector analysis by Intesa Sanpaolo provides a detailed snapshot, stating that “the Italian manufacturing industry will stabilise at 2024 revenue levels at constant prices, with stronger performances for pharmaceuticals (+2.4% year-on-year), mechanics (+1.7%), and fast-moving consumer goods (+1.2%), and will record modest revenue growth at current prices (+1.8%), reaching 1,143 billion euros (+229 billion compared to 2019).”
As highlighted by these analyses, the competitiveness of manufacturing companies will continue to depend on their ability to invest in technology, energy efficiency, and sustainability. These are all key elements for the dual digital and environmental transition.
The reduction of carbon emissions is no longer a mere bureaucratic requirement but a strategic imperative that affects costs, risks, reputation, and regulatory compliance.
The Complexity of Data in ESG Reporting
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting has become an essential element for Italian manufacturing companies that want to maintain their competitiveness and meet the expectations of investors, customers, and regulators. However, the collection and management of ESG data represents a complex challenge, especially in terms of integration among different company departments and the accuracy of information.
According to an ESG360 analysis, many companies already use monitoring technologies and data collection systems, but they often lack effective tools for cost control, financial reporting, and especially integrated analysis. Organising data coherently, involving all departments, and integrating platforms with clients’ management systems are priorities for turning data into concrete value.
Supply Chain and Scope 3 Emissions: An Essential Focus
For many Italian companies in this sector, most greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are concentrated in scope 3, which covers all indirect GHG emissions generated by a company’s activities that come from sources not owned or directly controlled by the organisation itself. This includes, for example, emissions from the supply chain, transport, use, and disposal of sold products.
This scope is the largest and often the most significant category of a company’s carbon footprint, accounting for up to 90% of total emissions in some sectors. However, it is also the most difficult to measure and manage, as it involves multiple external actors and processes throughout the value chain. This makes it essential to involve suppliers and logistics partners in credible and measurable sustainability strategies.
Leaders in the manufacturing sector are pressured to decarbonise quickly and credibly, but they also have the opportunity to lead the industrial transition towards sustainability.
For Italian manufacturers, it is possible to achieve results by focusing resources on adopting circular production models and involving the supply chain. The latter can only be implemented efficiently with a digital foundation for monitoring, reporting, and decision-making.
Lead the Italian Manufacturing Sector with Presgo’s ESG Reporting Solutions
To effectively decarbonise the supply chain, manufacturing companies must address the challenges with data management. Presgo, an AI-first ESG reporting software, provides the necessary foundation to efficiently implement decarbonisation actions, turning complex data into concrete decisions.
Presgo offers these ESG reporting capabilities:
Mapping the value: Presgo monitors ESG performance across plants and suppliers and identifies emission hotspots in real time.
Collaborate with suppliers: Presgo generates verifiable reports to assess suppliers using structured data and integrates supplier data into internal management systems.
Embed carbon metrics into procurement: Presgo measures emissions across scopes 1, 2, and 3 to verify the actual sustainability performance of partners and reward virtuous suppliers.
Book a demo and unlock Presgo’s ESG solutions for your manufacturing company.
