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Manufacturers have many reasons to reduce their environmental impact, yet many are missing substantial opportunities to become greener without having to make significant investments.

Increasing the energy efficiency of supply chains
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Increasing the energy efficiency of supply chains

August 2009—The supply chains of many manufacturing sectors went global when oil was cheap; today, improving energy efficiency is a top concern for executives. This interactive shows numerous opportunities to dramatically reduce energy costs in supply chains.more

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Energy effficiency: A compelling global resource
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Energy efficiency: A compelling global resource

This anthology of articles looks at the energy-efficiency opportunity and how to capture it in nations and companies over the next few years.

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Unlocking energy efficiency in the US economy

In this report, McKinsey & Company offers a detailed analysis of the magnitude of the efficiency potential in non-transportation uses of energy, a thorough assessment of the barriers that impede the capture of greater efficiency, and an outline of the practical solutions available to unlock the potential.

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