Top Ten Manufacturing Companies
With Interbrand, the world largest brand consultant, releasing its list of 2012's 50 Best Global Green Brands recently, Manufacturing Digital reveals some of the possible reasons behind its decisions.
Top Ten Manufacturing Companies
Having already won Green-Car-Guide.com Greenest Manufacturer of the Year back in April, the German auto-company has truly embraced sustainability throughout its operations; removing waste and introducing alternative energy to its production plants, committing to greater fuel efficiency goals for its engines and launching an eco ‘i’ range with two electric hybrids scheduled for next year.
The French company behind famous brands such as Evian, Actimel and Activia has finally broken into the top ten this year thanks to a continued effort to become more sustainable. Its dual focus on economic and social value has seen Danone, for example, reduce overall packaging and raise its use of recyclable materials, regularly being ranked among the best local employers and invest in rural communities.
In the years since Siemens began to embrace green technology, the company has earned an impressive collection of sustainability awards and accolades. Though negative past stories and publicity have come back to haunt the German conglomerate recently, (attributed to it dropping five places from last year), Siemens is working hard to rectify the problems highlighted and improve its ranking for 2013.
Though it may not be perfect, this computer technology company has a raft of sustainable initiatives implemented throughout its operations, ranging from replacing existing packaging materials with bio-degradable alternatives and offering more energy efficient laptops and desktops, to setting up Dell Reconnect points to simplify the recycling of its equipment and establishing an ‘Air to Sea’ logistics initiative.
Managing to raise its position the highest amount out of the whole top ten, last year’s number 10 has aspirations to become the ‘Number 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry’. Though they may not be alone in chasing the title, Panasonic has given itself a solid foundation for future sustainability managing to accrue an impressive amount of eco-awards and achievements in recent years.
One of the world’s largest technology companies is also one of the greenest, becoming a champion for reducing industries consumption of energy, utilities, paper, waste and CO2. Committed to not only becoming more sustainable itself, but to its customers as well, HP operates a long-standing recycling program and offer ever-more efficient products initiative.
Dedicated to producing vehicles which are ever-more fuel efficient and cleaner for the environment, the German manufacturer backs up what could be just empty claims with substantial investments and real innovation. To date, Volkswagen already has a varied range of hybrid and electric vehicles, more sustainable production processes, moved into renewable energy and launched the ‘Think Blue’ innovation philosophy in the US.
In a top ten dominated by automotive manufacturers embracing alternatively-fuelled vehicles, Honda was the first to offer a mass-production hybrid model for the US and Europe, back in 1999, and hasn’t looked back since. To coincide with continuous improvement throughout its own organisation, the launch of the ‘Fit EV’ next year could finally prove to be the tipping point for electric vehicles, making them more accepted by the mainstream and commercially viable as a result.
With over two decade’s experience of implementing environmental initiatives, Johnson & Johnson constantly strives to make its organisation more socially sustainable and responsible. The company estimates its many varied products are used by almost one billion people every year and has put a greater emphasis on producing greener products with extended lives, earning it the status of ‘Champion of Change’ at this year’s CleanMed conference.
Last year’s number one retains not only the Interbrand top spot, but a host of similar lists from across the globe. Pioneering the lean philosophy during the 1990s, the entire Toyota ethos revolves around innovation, efficiency, streamlining processes, the removal of waste and a dedication to sustainable practices. With a brand that has become synonymous with hybrid vehicles, due to the huge success of the Toyota Prius, Toyota has plans to offer its entire range with a Hybrid Synergy Drive option within the next 20 years. The auto-manufacturer has become a world leader in environmentally friendly vehicle technologies and continues to make significant investments in research & development, and pioneer the very latest eco-technologies. One of the world’s largest and most successful companies, Toyota stands as a stark example to those who think that true innovation and organisational consistency can only be achieved by smaller, less diversified businesses. Join Businessfriend today.
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The French company behind famous brands such as Evian, Actimel and Activia has finally broken into the top ten this year thanks to a continued effort to become more sustainable. Its dual focus on economic and social value has seen Danone, for example, reduce overall packaging and raise its use of recyclable materials, regularly being ranked among the best local employers and invest in rural communities.
In the years since Siemens began to embrace green technology, the company has earned an impressive collection of sustainability awards and accolades. Though negative past stories and publicity have come back to haunt the German conglomerate recently, (attributed to it dropping five places from last year), Siemens is working hard to rectify the problems highlighted and improve its ranking for 2013.
Though it may not be perfect, this computer technology company has a raft of sustainable initiatives implemented throughout its operations, ranging from replacing existing packaging materials with bio-degradable alternatives and offering more energy efficient laptops and desktops, to setting up Dell Reconnect points to simplify the recycling of its equipment and establishing an ‘Air to Sea’ logistics initiative.
Managing to raise its position the highest amount out of the whole top ten, last year’s number 10 has aspirations to become the ‘Number 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry’. Though they may not be alone in chasing the title, Panasonic has given itself a solid foundation for future sustainability managing to accrue an impressive amount of eco-awards and achievements in recent years.
One of the world’s largest technology companies is also one of the greenest, becoming a champion for reducing industries consumption of energy, utilities, paper, waste and CO2. Committed to not only becoming more sustainable itself, but to its customers as well, HP operates a long-standing recycling program and offer ever-more efficient products initiative.
Dedicated to producing vehicles which are ever-more fuel efficient and cleaner for the environment, the German manufacturer backs up what could be just empty claims with substantial investments and real innovation. To date, Volkswagen already has a varied range of hybrid and electric vehicles, more sustainable production processes, moved into renewable energy and launched the ‘Think Blue’ innovation philosophy in the US.
In a top ten dominated by automotive manufacturers embracing alternatively-fuelled vehicles, Honda was the first to offer a mass-production hybrid model for the US and Europe, back in 1999, and hasn’t looked back since. To coincide with continuous improvement throughout its own organisation, the launch of the ‘Fit EV’ next year could finally prove to be the tipping point for electric vehicles, making them more accepted by the mainstream and commercially viable as a result.
With over two decade’s experience of implementing environmental initiatives, Johnson & Johnson constantly strives to make its organisation more socially sustainable and responsible. The company estimates its many varied products are used by almost one billion people every year and has put a greater emphasis on producing greener products with extended lives, earning it the status of ‘Champion of Change’ at this year’s CleanMed conference.
Last year’s number one retains not only the Interbrand top spot, but a host of similar lists from across the globe. Pioneering the lean philosophy during the 1990s, the entire Toyota ethos revolves around innovation, efficiency, streamlining processes, the removal of waste and a dedication to sustainable practices. With a brand that has become synonymous with hybrid vehicles, due to the huge success of the Toyota Prius, Toyota has plans to offer its entire range with a Hybrid Synergy Drive option within the next 20 years. The auto-manufacturer has become a world leader in environmentally friendly vehicle technologies and continues to make significant investments in research & development, and pioneer the very latest eco-technologies. One of the world’s largest and most successful companies, Toyota stands as a stark example to those who think that true innovation and organisational consistency can only be achieved by smaller, less diversified businesses. Join Businessfriend today.
Automot.. Reports + More Reports >> View now >> View now >> View now >> View now >> View now >> View now >> View now >> View now >> View now >> AWARDS Featured Articles + MORE Featured Articles >> Innovators Boosting quality and securing long-term supply Creating a 21st century plastic milk bottle Streamlining AP processes with ECM/ERP integration Less scrap, more money Robotic take-up rises as manufacturing becomes reshored TOP TEN + MORE TOP TEN >> Global Green Companies - Top Ten Reasons why training fails - Top Ten Best manufacturers to work for - Top Ten Standout products from the Gadget Show Live 2012 - Top .. Eco-friendly cars at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show - Top T..
Back IssuesOther MagazinesCheck out our other brands. Select a brand African Business Review Business Review America Latina Business Review Australia Business Review Brasil Business Review Canada Business Review Europe Business Review India Business Review Middle East Business Review USA Construction Digital Energy Digital Exec Digital Food and Drink Digital Healthcare Global Retail Digital Stock Market Digital Supply Chain Digital Technology Digital Advertise With Us | About Us | Contact Us | Press Releases | Testimonials | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Partnerships | Site Map Copyright 2007-2012 by WDM Group. All rights reserved | www.wdmgroup.
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