2024 was a big year for sustainability at Siemens. We worked with industries around the world to show how digital transformation can help them achieve both operational efficiency and environmental progress. We drew inspiration from nature and applied its principles towards more sustainable design and manufacturing. And of course, Siemens\u2019 sustainability report revealed the huge strides made on our path to a more sustainable future for both people and industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But this progress wasn\u2019t without its challenges. Geographical, regulatory and economic issues are constantly at play, pushing us to think differently about how we approach sustainability. But instead of viewing them as setbacks, we’re understanding how they are opportunities to adopt the technologies that will inevitably play a vital role in future-proofing our business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some milestones, innovations and lessons that defined Siemens\u2019 sustainability journey in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overcoming resource scarcity, meeting emissions targets and fulfilling customer demands for sustainable products requires a holistic view into operations. By combining the real and digital worlds, companies can achieve transparency to remain competitive and resilient, all while advancing their sustainability agendas. And at Hannover Messe in April, we proved what we mean by that: The sustainability booth was popular with visitors that wanted to understand not only what sustainable Digital Enterprise<\/a>, but also how to become a one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Siemens had the opportunity to discuss Blendhub\u2019s mission with its CEO, Henrik Stamm Kristensen, on stage, and was proud to convey how Siemens and AB Inbev leverage startups in the beverage sector. One highlight from this session was learning about the company\u2019s crackers which are made with 11% upcycled beer spent gain flour \u2013 proving that innovative ideas are key to sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, Siemens made significant strides in sustainability. Here\u2019s a look at some of our core accomplishments from the 2024 sustainability report<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We also launched our circularity framework<\/a>, which has huge potential for sustainability. Astonishingly, only 13 percent of our global waste is recycled. Increasing the recyclability of products and components is critical to fostering a sustainable future. The largest levers to move from a linear to a more circular economy lie early in development \u2013 after all, waste is a design flaw. Design and simulation software, which can create a Comprehensive Digital Twin, are the keys to integrating circularity principles in a Digital Enterprise. Companies can combine the real and digital worlds to become more circular in all stages of the product lifecycle: from design to manufacturing, in use and next life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the introduction of the Siemens EcoTech label<\/a>, an environmental product performance label designed to drive the sustainable transformation of industry and infrastructure, Siemens was able to recognize 25,000 products for sustainable design and circularity. This demonstrates active progress towards a more circular economy by improving our eco-design standard and promoting sustainable materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While nature inspires us, technology enables us. Siemens has embodied this nature-centric mindset and has investigated how our most innovative customers reach their sustainability goals and scale innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no shortage of examples. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bears hibernate in the winter to conserve energy. Birds provide lessons in manufacturing by rebuilding nests each year using local materials. And the organic decomposition cycle works to break down plants into base resources to reenter the lifecycle in a circular model. Each of these examples from nature are instances we can replicate in our built environment \u2013 and we are already seeing it being done across industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our customers including Chiron, Blendhub and HERU are replicating versions of these organic solutions to enhance their sustainability efforts. Siemens\u2019 automation solutions, digital twin technology and simulation tools are major enablers of their success. Our wide portfolio of technologies is actively helping them uncover the data insights that allow them to conserve energy and reduce harmful emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we reflect on Siemens’ sustainability journey in 2024, we can take pride in the progress we\u2019ve made, but we also know there\u2019s plenty more to be done. By embracing the sustainable Digital Enterprise model and looking to nature for sustainable inspiration, we can reimagine how design and technology can work together to foster a more sustainable world. From leveraging digital twins and AI to drive efficiency, to embracing nature\u2019s circular models to optimize resources, we\u2019ve made sustainability a central part of our business\u2019 DNA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead, we are committed to leading by example and partnering with industries to accelerate the global shift toward decarbonization and circularity. As we move forward, Siemens will continue to empower businesses with the tools and insights needed to create a more resilient, sustainable future for everyone\u2014into the new year and for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Siemens Digital Industries Software<\/strong>\u00a0helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens\u2019 software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today\u2019s ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries.\u00a0Siemens Digital Industries Software<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Accelerating transformation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 2024 was a big year for sustainability at Siemens. 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Inspired by nature, built for efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Continuing the momentum into 2025 and beyond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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