Q2 2023 | Trade and Industry Development

Q2 2023

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

Q2 2023

In this issue, our features take a look at supply chain management and the transition to a non-carbon energy future. Our Sites & Programs feature covers ports and inland ports, and our Shortlist examines America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity and An Enjoyable Life: a compendium of locations from across the country that include critical business infrastructure and transportation. Regionally, we’re presenting six locations – Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Ontario and Virginia – that are ready for expansions and greenfield projects.

In this issue

Transition to a Non-Carbon Energy Future: Why We Should All Be Carbon-Obsessed

BY: Andrew Ratchford

In response to evolving demand, manufacturers are pursuing ways to limit the carbon emissions assigned to their products, known as “embodied carbon.” This can be achieved by optimizing manufacturing and supply chain carbon attributes and by increasing product lifespans. The goal is to reduce the product’s total attributable lifetime carbon footprint. more....