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WHAT SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING IS AND WHY IT IS A MAJOR OPPORTUNITY FOR ORGANIZATIONS Defining sustainable manufacturing The United Nations definition of sustainable manufacturing covers three important aspects of sustainability: Sustainable development has been defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. For sustainable development to be achieved, it is crucial to harmonize three core elements: economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. These elements are interconnected, and all are crucial for the well-being of individuals and societies.5 This research focuses in particular on the “environmental protection” pillar. As Figure 1 shows, we identified the critical areas where environmental sustainability is implemented across manufacturing operations. These range from sustainable sourcing of raw materials to a sustainable distribution and logistics channel. For a sustainability initiative to deliver maximum rewards, it is important it is ingrained across the entire value chain rather than limited to specific parts. Figure 1. Sustainable manufacturing practices across the manufacturing operations value chain Sustainable procurement of raw materials Substituting oil- based raw material with natural organic material Shifting to low carbon raw material  Sustainable design of systems and technologies for enabling and achieving sustainable goals New bio-friendly materials Carbon accounting  Incorporating green design in the new product development process, green reporting schemes Extending sustainability to supply chain and logistics partners, supplier compliance towards green materials Elimination of unwanted packaging and single- use plastic usage Redesigning products to be sustainable Lifecycle assessment of products  Changing procedures and technology to minimize or reach zero landfill usage Minimizing energy and water usage Sourcing Research Develo