Sustainability


  • Doug Field, Ford's chief EV, digital and design officer, speaks at a presentation in August 2025 announcing the automaker's new Universal EV Platform.
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    Ford scraps EV plans, shifts to hybrids, EREVs and low-cost models

    The automaker will focus its North American EV development on a new family of smaller, highly efficient and less expensive models.

    By Dec. 16, 2025
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    Foxconn and Anthro Energy among latest companies to invest in US facilities

    Beverage maker Swire Coca-Cola and tractor firm Bad Boy Mowers are also investing in manufacturing facilities to expand domestic production.

    By Dec. 15, 2025
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    Deere targets big sales goals as Trump pushes for lower equipment prices

    The tractor maker’s Smart Industrial strategy is positioned to help fuel growth and shareholder value over the next five years.

    By Dec. 10, 2025
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    Robots, virtualization and grid risks are top of mind for executives

    As data centers and robotics come online, the electrical grid is becoming a growing risk for the tech industry, experts said at IFS’ Industrial X Unleashed event in New York City.

    By Dec. 9, 2025
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    Minnesota updates, adopts PFAS reporting rule

    The state’s pollution control agency has modified the regulation in response to an administrative law judge’s critiques. The MPCA has also soft-launched a reporting system that will open to all manufacturers in January 2026.

    By Dec. 9, 2025
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    CARB issues enforcement advisory on SB 261 following appeals court decision

    The California Air Resources Board issued guidance on a law seeking climate-related financial risk disclosures following a federal appeals court's halt to its implementation last month.

    By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 3, 2025
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    Personal Care Products Council launches anti-counterfeit campaign ahead of Black Friday

    The trade group said the fake products cost jobs, harm the U.S. economy and undermine the $2.7 billion investment in scientific research and innovation.

    By Nov. 25, 2025
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    Verallia, Penn State envision low-carbon future for glass

    In addition to being lower carbon than conventional soda lime silicate glass, the LionGlass material invented at Penn State is more resistant to cracks. The early-stage partnership with Verallia could result in a prototype in about a year.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2025
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    Federal appeals court halts implementation of California’s climate law SB 261

    The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has paused enforcement of legislation requiring large businesses operating in the state to publicly disclose their climate-related financial risks.

    By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Toyota investing $912M to build more hybrids in the US

    The investments include $125 million in Mississippi to assemble the new hybrid-electric Corolla, which will be the first electrified Corolla model built in the United States.

    By Nov. 19, 2025
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    How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chain

    The appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.

    By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Continued government shutdown could threaten key waste, manufacturing projects

    Industry groups say the situation has put critical EPA recycling, waste and manufacturing priorities in limbo, along with federal jobs. But the EPA says there’s “zero uncertainty” on such programs.

    By Megan Quinn • Nov. 7, 2025
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    IRA was hobbled by slow deployment, Biden staffers say in new report

    The report suggests how a future administration committed to clean energy deployment could overcome the hurdles the Biden administration faced.

    By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Renewable energy manufacturers hit by $24B in project cancellations this year

    Companies involved in electric vehicles, solar, wind, batteries and other technologies have been affected by a slew of federal grant and funding cuts. 

    By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 4, 2025
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    GM cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

    The automaker cites cooling electric vehicle demand for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 people in the process.

    By Larry Avila • Oct. 31, 2025
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    Sustainable startup Electra inks deals with Meta, others to scale low-carbon iron

    Electra’s new demo site will produce up to 500 tons of low-carbon iron annually and its first environmental attribute credits will be purchased by the social media and tech giant.

    By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs

    New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.

    By Hollie Stephens • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Why outdated work schedules are sabotaging frontline retention - and how to fix it

    Rigid schedules fuel burnout and turnover—learn how smarter scheduling keeps the frontline engaged.

    Oct. 6, 2025
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    Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2026

    Upcoming industry events will showcase the latest products and cover topics ranging from tariff mitigation and automation to workforce retention strategies.

    By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025
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    EPA prioritizing TSCA chemical reviews for data center projects

    The U.S. agency aims to streamline permit processing under the Toxic Substances Control Act in an effort to expand the nation’s AI and data center footprint.

    By Sept. 23, 2025
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    Manufacturers scrutinize supply chains for California scope 3 emissions disclosures

    While federal regulations may be on hold, California is moving ahead with greenhouse gas reporting requirements. Manufacturers are digging deep into their data to get ready.

    By Mary Catherine O’Connor • Sept. 22, 2025
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    How far can EPR drive recycled content uptake?

    Questions remain around how to effectively track recycled content in packaging and how to incentivize sourcing recycled material within North America. States such as Colorado are debating this as they enact EPR programs.

    By Marissa Heffernan • Sept. 15, 2025
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    Gov. Newsom signs bill to expand manufacturing decarbonization projects

    The law will make thermal energy storage and industrial heat pumps eligible for financial incentives under various state programs in California.

    By Updated Oct. 8, 2025
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    Manufacturing excellence starts with trusted data

    Can you trust your data? If not, manufacturing excellence is out of reach.

    By Damien Fellowes, Stibo Systems Manufacturing Practice Lead, EMEA • Aug. 25, 2025
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    Federal court orders Chemours to stop PFAS discharge from West Virginia facility

    The Teflon product manufacturer is disappointed in the court’s ruling and plans to appeal, a company spokesperson said. The company settled another lawsuit related to its Washington Works facility in 2023 for $110 million.

    By Aug. 20, 2025