Manufacturers must make massive changes if they are to hit stringent carbon reduction targets. This month, The Manufacturer explores whether they are up for the challenge. We look at the politics of energy, the virtues of embracing sustainability, the prospects for on-site generation of wind and nuclear power, and the supply chain opportunities for UK businesses. Elsewhere, we interview Siemens’ rising star Brian Holliday, we visit the makers of IRN-BRU (Scotland’s other national drink) and highlight successful strategies for attracting Millennials into manufacturing.



