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Authored by Cindy Bratel

Environmental accountability is becoming as vital as profitability and the manufacturing industry stands at a crossroads. Sustainability is reshaping how products are designed, made and reused. In a recent podcast with CADTALK, Baker Tilly’s Cindy Bratel, Principal and leader of the firm’s IFS Solutions practice, discussed how the manufacturing shift towards sustainability is being driven by technology, cultural change and a deeper sense of responsibility, highlighting the role of IFS Cloud in enabling a more circular and future-ready manufacturing model.

Key takeaways:

From linear to circular: Manufacturing has followed linear processes of extract, produce and discard, with profit being a driver but this paradigm is rapidly evolving. Circular manufacturing focuses on designing products with reuse, recycling and recovery in mind. Cindy shared real-world examples, such as the automotive industry’s reuse of cores and recovery of rare materials like platinum from oxygen sensors. What began as cost-saving measures now align with broader sustainability goals.

• Forces driving the shift: Several factors are accelerating sustainability adoption in manufacturing:
• Global regulations: Increasing international requirements make sustainability essential for doing business worldwide.
• Generational pressure: Generation Z and millennial employees demand environmentally conscious employers.
• Pandemic perspective: A clearer understanding of global interconnectivity and ecological fragility.
• Profit-sustainability alignment: Resource efficiency aligns economic and environmental goals, making the business case undeniable.

Data as a foundation: Before companies can set sustainability goals and start environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, they need to understand where they stand. The journey starts with education, data collection and establishing a baseline. Clean, centralized and contextual data is critical for tracking performance as well as for making smarter, faster decisions.

Technology as an enabler: IFS Cloud empowers manufacturers with a sustainability management module for centralized ESG tracking and reporting and provides users with a real-time emissions tracker. IFS Cloud also offers built-in circular manufacturing capabilities and interactive ESG dashboards for strategic decision-making.

Future of manufacturing: As companies consider reshoring and modernizing operations, Cindy emphasizes that future factories won’t resemble the past. They will be automated, data-driven and built on circular principles. With the right strategy and technology, manufacturers can lead in both innovation and environmental responsibility.

How we can help

Baker Tilly brings deep industry knowledge to help manufacturers navigate sustainability challenges by helping build ESG strategies to ensure compliance and cultural adoption. IFS delivers the digital backbone with IFS Cloud, enabling real-time emission tracking and ESG reporting. Connect with a Baker Tilly specialist to learn more.

Authored by Cindy Bratel

Environmental accountability is becoming as vital as profitability and the manufacturing industry stands at a crossroads. Sustainability is reshaping how products are designed, made and reused. In a recent podcast with CADTALK, Baker Tilly’s Cindy Bratel, Principal and leader of the firm’s IFS Solutions practice, discussed how the manufacturing shift towards sustainability is being driven by technology, cultural change and a deeper sense of responsibility, highlighting the role of IFS Cloud in enabling a more circular and future-ready manufacturing model.

Key takeaways:

From linear to circular: Manufacturing has followed linear processes of extract, produce and discard, with profit being a driver but this paradigm is rapidly evolving. Circular manufacturing focuses on designing products with reuse, recycling and recovery in mind. Cindy shared real-world examples, such as the automotive industry’s reuse of cores and recovery of rare materials like platinum from oxygen sensors. What began as cost-saving measures now align with broader sustainability goals.

• Forces driving the shift: Several factors are accelerating sustainability adoption in manufacturing:
• Global regulations: Increasing international requirements make sustainability essential for doing business worldwide.
• Generational pressure: Generation Z and millennial employees demand environmentally conscious employers.
• Pandemic perspective: A clearer understanding of global interconnectivity and ecological fragility.
• Profit-sustainability alignment: Resource efficiency aligns economic and environmental goals, making the business case undeniable.

Data as a foundation: Before companies can set sustainability goals and start environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, they need to understand where they stand. The journey starts with education, data collection and establishing a baseline. Clean, centralized and contextual data is critical for tracking performance as well as for making smarter, faster decisions.

Technology as an enabler: IFS Cloud empowers manufacturers with a sustainability management module for centralized ESG tracking and reporting and provides users with a real-time emissions tracker. IFS Cloud also offers built-in circular manufacturing capabilities and interactive ESG dashboards for strategic decision-making.

Future of manufacturing: As companies consider reshoring and modernizing operations, Cindy emphasizes that future factories won’t resemble the past. They will be automated, data-driven and built on circular principles. With the right strategy and technology, manufacturers can lead in both innovation and environmental responsibility.

How we can help

Baker Tilly brings deep industry knowledge to help manufacturers navigate sustainability challenges by helping build ESG strategies to ensure compliance and cultural adoption. IFS delivers the digital backbone with IFS Cloud, enabling real-time emission tracking and ESG reporting. Connect with a Baker Tilly specialist to learn more.

Authored by Cindy Bratel

Environmental accountability is becoming as vital as profitability and the manufacturing industry stands at a crossroads. Sustainability is reshaping how products are designed, made and reused. In a recent podcast with CADTALK, Baker Tilly’s Cindy Bratel, Principal and leader of the firm’s IFS Solutions practice, discussed how the manufacturing shift towards sustainability is being driven by technology, cultural change and a deeper sense of responsibility, highlighting the role of IFS Cloud in enabling a more circular and future-ready manufacturing model.

Key takeaways:

From linear to circular: Manufacturing has followed linear processes of extract, produce and discard, with profit being a driver but this paradigm is rapidly evolving. Circular manufacturing focuses on designing products with reuse, recycling and recovery in mind. Cindy shared real-world examples, such as the automotive industry’s reuse of cores and recovery of rare materials like platinum from oxygen sensors. What began as cost-saving measures now align with broader sustainability goals.

• Forces driving the shift: Several factors are accelerating sustainability adoption in manufacturing:
• Global regulations: Increasing international requirements make sustainability essential for doing business worldwide.
• Generational pressure: Generation Z and millennial employees demand environmentally conscious employers.
• Pandemic perspective: A clearer understanding of global interconnectivity and ecological fragility.
• Profit-sustainability alignment: Resource efficiency aligns economic and environmental goals, making the business case undeniable.

Data as a foundation: Before companies can set sustainability goals and start environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, they need to understand where they stand. The journey starts with education, data collection and establishing a baseline. Clean, centralized and contextual data is critical for tracking performance as well as for making smarter, faster decisions.

Technology as an enabler: IFS Cloud empowers manufacturers with a sustainability management module for centralized ESG tracking and reporting and provides users with a real-time emissions tracker. IFS Cloud also offers built-in circular manufacturing capabilities and interactive ESG dashboards for strategic decision-making.

Future of manufacturing: As companies consider reshoring and modernizing operations, Cindy emphasizes that future factories won’t resemble the past. They will be automated, data-driven and built on circular principles. With the right strategy and technology, manufacturers can lead in both innovation and environmental responsibility.

How we can help

Baker Tilly brings deep industry knowledge to help manufacturers navigate sustainability challenges by helping build ESG strategies to ensure compliance and cultural adoption. IFS delivers the digital backbone with IFS Cloud, enabling real-time emission tracking and ESG reporting. Connect with a Baker Tilly specialist to learn more.

KeyBank will host a national webinar to celebrate small business excellence and feature trailblazers who are breaking barriers in their industries.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday May 21, 2025 from 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. ET. Those interested in participating can register here.

From impact investing to AI finance to affordable housing, this free national webinar will shine a spotlight on changemakers pushing boundaries for transformational change. It will be moderated by Juan Adorno, KeyBank Vice President, Community Banking Program Manager. Participants include:

• Betty Francisco is CEO of Boston Impact Initiative, where they are committed to closing wealth gaps through impact investing. In 2022, Boston Magazine named Betty as one of the “100 Most Influential People in Boston.”
   
• Kareem Saleh is co-founder of Fairplay, the first “fairness-as-a-service” solution for financial institutions. Previously, Kareem served in the Obama administration and helped to manage the Paris climate agreement negotiation team.
   
• Ericka Keller is CEO of Brisa Builders Corp, an organization focused on mission-driven affordable housing projects. Ericka was recognized as a Crain’s “Notable Women Business Owner” in 2021.

Participants are asked to register by Tuesday May 20, 2025.

KeyBank is not responsible for any scheduling conflicts, cancellations, postponement, access or connectivity issues or force majeure event whatsoever. KeyBank is not responsible or liable for, and is hereby released from, any and all costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the event.

©2025 KeyCorp®. All rights reserved. CFMA #250513-3216078

 

KeyBank will host a national webinar to celebrate small business excellence and feature trailblazers who are breaking barriers in their industries.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday May 21, 2025 from 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. ET. Those interested in participating can register here.

From impact investing to AI finance to affordable housing, this free national webinar will shine a spotlight on changemakers pushing boundaries for transformational change. It will be moderated by Juan Adorno, KeyBank Vice President, Community Banking Program Manager. Participants include:

• Betty Francisco is CEO of Boston Impact Initiative, where they are committed to closing wealth gaps through impact investing. In 2022, Boston Magazine named Betty as one of the “100 Most Influential People in Boston.”
   
• Kareem Saleh is co-founder of Fairplay, the first “fairness-as-a-service” solution for financial institutions. Previously, Kareem served in the Obama administration and helped to manage the Paris climate agreement negotiation team.
   
• Ericka Keller is CEO of Brisa Builders Corp, an organization focused on mission-driven affordable housing projects. Ericka was recognized as a Crain’s “Notable Women Business Owner” in 2021.

Participants are asked to register by Tuesday May 20, 2025.

KeyBank is not responsible for any scheduling conflicts, cancellations, postponement, access or connectivity issues or force majeure event whatsoever. KeyBank is not responsible or liable for, and is hereby released from, any and all costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the event.

©2025 KeyCorp®. All rights reserved. CFMA #250513-3216078

 

KeyBank will host a national webinar to celebrate small business excellence and feature trailblazers who are breaking barriers in their industries.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday May 21, 2025 from 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. ET. Those interested in participating can register here.

From impact investing to AI finance to affordable housing, this free national webinar will shine a spotlight on changemakers pushing boundaries for transformational change. It will be moderated by Juan Adorno, KeyBank Vice President, Community Banking Program Manager. Participants include:

• Betty Francisco is CEO of Boston Impact Initiative, where they are committed to closing wealth gaps through impact investing. In 2022, Boston Magazine named Betty as one of the “100 Most Influential People in Boston.”
   
• Kareem Saleh is co-founder of Fairplay, the first “fairness-as-a-service” solution for financial institutions. Previously, Kareem served in the Obama administration and helped to manage the Paris climate agreement negotiation team.
   
• Ericka Keller is CEO of Brisa Builders Corp, an organization focused on mission-driven affordable housing projects. Ericka was recognized as a Crain’s “Notable Women Business Owner” in 2021.

Participants are asked to register by Tuesday May 20, 2025.

KeyBank is not responsible for any scheduling conflicts, cancellations, postponement, access or connectivity issues or force majeure event whatsoever. KeyBank is not responsible or liable for, and is hereby released from, any and all costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the event.

©2025 KeyCorp®. All rights reserved. CFMA #250513-3216078

 

Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!

Protecting the Earth isn’t just about today – it’s about creating a better tomorrow for generations to come. And while saving the planet might sound like a job for a superhero, the truth is: It doesn’t take superpowers. Just super people. 

From planting trees to working with communities to support eco-friendly initiatives, our PSEG Foundation works with several organizations that are helping make our communities a little brighter. Learn more about them below. 

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit on a mission to create a world where people and nature thrive.

With a little support from our PSEG Foundation, a powerful partnership is taking root in Newark – literally. Together, we’re planting trees in neighborhoods that need them most.

As part of our partnership, they’ve also built a dynamic spatial mapping tool that identifies where green spaces are most needed across Newark. This free, publicly available resource delivers data on open space, natural resources, heat islands, and environmental health – empowering residents to lead change and shape a more resilient future for their city.

But this mission goes far beyond trees. Through its Greening Our Cities program, The Nature Conservancy is weaving nature into the fabric of urban life – helping communities adapt to the environment with science-backed, nature-based solutions.

Together, we’re helping Newark – and cities like it – breathe easier.

The Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is spreading the power of trees around the world—one neighborhood, park and backyard at a time.

They don’t just talk the talk – they plant it. Since the foundations’ inception in 1972, more than 500 million trees have been planted across over 60 countries, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. Their next goal? Another half a billion trees planted by 2027!

That’s why it was a true honor when the Arbor Day Foundation named PSE&G a Tree Line USA Utility in 2023, 2024 and 2025, recognizing our commitment to not only delivering safe and reliable service to our customers, but also supporting our communities by planting and caring for trees within them.

Our PSEG Foundation also proudly supports the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program – a high-tech tool that empowers everyday residents to save energy and money while supporting the planet – right in the comfort of their own backyard. Just punch in a few simple details about your home and yard, and the tool shows you exactly where to plant a tree.

And there’s more: Earlier this month, we joined forces with the Arbor Day Foundation and the NJ Tree Foundation to plant 40 trees at Cadwalader Park in Trenton. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, properly placed trees around buildings can significantly reduce energy consumption, cutting air conditioning needs by 30% and saving 20–50% on heating costs. Not only that, but trees reap benefits for the entire neighborhood, including cleaner and cooler air, less flooding and more beauty all around.

Now that’s a win for everyone.

With every tree we plant, we’re proud to help grow stronger communities.

Sustainable Jersey

Planting trees is just a fraction of the great work our partners throughout the state are doing. But building a sustainable future also means giving communities the tools, knowledge, and support to make lasting change. That’s where Sustainable Jersey comes in.

Sustainable Jersey is on a mission to work with municipalities, schools and districts across New Jersey to build a cleaner, more sustainable state for all. They collaborate with state agencies, nonprofits, foundations, academia and industry-based organizations to research best practices for how communities can contribute to a sustainable future. Because one of the most important parts of building a brighter future together is knowing how to work with communities to get the job done.

Our PSEG Foundation has backed this mission with $3.4 million in funding over the past 12 years for the Sustainable Jersey grants program for schools and municipalities – empowering municipalities, schools, businesses and everyday citizens to join the cause. From food waste recycling to green infrastructure and bold sustainability initiatives, this partnership is turning communities into sustainability strongholds – equipped to save energy, save money and help leave the planet a little better and brighter than we found it.

We’re proud to help build a better tomorrow, starting today. 

Because when local leaders have the tools to lead, real change takes root.

Better together

Whether it’s planting trees or empowering local leaders to lead change – one thing is clear: We’re better when we work together.

Through partnership, passion and action, our PSEG Foundation is helping communities thrive – and helping support our planet now and in the future.

Whether you’re planting a tree or implementing energy saving tips into your daily life, remember – small changes can make a big impact. Because together, we’re not just imagining a better world – we’re building it.

Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!

Protecting the Earth isn’t just about today – it’s about creating a better tomorrow for generations to come. And while saving the planet might sound like a job for a superhero, the truth is: It doesn’t take superpowers. Just super people. 

From planting trees to working with communities to support eco-friendly initiatives, our PSEG Foundation works with several organizations that are helping make our communities a little brighter. Learn more about them below. 

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit on a mission to create a world where people and nature thrive.

With a little support from our PSEG Foundation, a powerful partnership is taking root in Newark – literally. Together, we’re planting trees in neighborhoods that need them most.

As part of our partnership, they’ve also built a dynamic spatial mapping tool that identifies where green spaces are most needed across Newark. This free, publicly available resource delivers data on open space, natural resources, heat islands, and environmental health – empowering residents to lead change and shape a more resilient future for their city.

But this mission goes far beyond trees. Through its Greening Our Cities program, The Nature Conservancy is weaving nature into the fabric of urban life – helping communities adapt to the environment with science-backed, nature-based solutions.

Together, we’re helping Newark – and cities like it – breathe easier.

The Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is spreading the power of trees around the world—one neighborhood, park and backyard at a time.

They don’t just talk the talk – they plant it. Since the foundations’ inception in 1972, more than 500 million trees have been planted across over 60 countries, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. Their next goal? Another half a billion trees planted by 2027!

That’s why it was a true honor when the Arbor Day Foundation named PSE&G a Tree Line USA Utility in 2023, 2024 and 2025, recognizing our commitment to not only delivering safe and reliable service to our customers, but also supporting our communities by planting and caring for trees within them.

Our PSEG Foundation also proudly supports the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program – a high-tech tool that empowers everyday residents to save energy and money while supporting the planet – right in the comfort of their own backyard. Just punch in a few simple details about your home and yard, and the tool shows you exactly where to plant a tree.

And there’s more: Earlier this month, we joined forces with the Arbor Day Foundation and the NJ Tree Foundation to plant 40 trees at Cadwalader Park in Trenton. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, properly placed trees around buildings can significantly reduce energy consumption, cutting air conditioning needs by 30% and saving 20–50% on heating costs. Not only that, but trees reap benefits for the entire neighborhood, including cleaner and cooler air, less flooding and more beauty all around.

Now that’s a win for everyone.

With every tree we plant, we’re proud to help grow stronger communities.

Sustainable Jersey

Planting trees is just a fraction of the great work our partners throughout the state are doing. But building a sustainable future also means giving communities the tools, knowledge, and support to make lasting change. That’s where Sustainable Jersey comes in.

Sustainable Jersey is on a mission to work with municipalities, schools and districts across New Jersey to build a cleaner, more sustainable state for all. They collaborate with state agencies, nonprofits, foundations, academia and industry-based organizations to research best practices for how communities can contribute to a sustainable future. Because one of the most important parts of building a brighter future together is knowing how to work with communities to get the job done.

Our PSEG Foundation has backed this mission with $3.4 million in funding over the past 12 years for the Sustainable Jersey grants program for schools and municipalities – empowering municipalities, schools, businesses and everyday citizens to join the cause. From food waste recycling to green infrastructure and bold sustainability initiatives, this partnership is turning communities into sustainability strongholds – equipped to save energy, save money and help leave the planet a little better and brighter than we found it.

We’re proud to help build a better tomorrow, starting today. 

Because when local leaders have the tools to lead, real change takes root.

Better together

Whether it’s planting trees or empowering local leaders to lead change – one thing is clear: We’re better when we work together.

Through partnership, passion and action, our PSEG Foundation is helping communities thrive – and helping support our planet now and in the future.

Whether you’re planting a tree or implementing energy saving tips into your daily life, remember – small changes can make a big impact. Because together, we’re not just imagining a better world – we’re building it.

Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!

Protecting the Earth isn’t just about today – it’s about creating a better tomorrow for generations to come. And while saving the planet might sound like a job for a superhero, the truth is: It doesn’t take superpowers. Just super people. 

From planting trees to working with communities to support eco-friendly initiatives, our PSEG Foundation works with several organizations that are helping make our communities a little brighter. Learn more about them below. 

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit on a mission to create a world where people and nature thrive.

With a little support from our PSEG Foundation, a powerful partnership is taking root in Newark – literally. Together, we’re planting trees in neighborhoods that need them most.

As part of our partnership, they’ve also built a dynamic spatial mapping tool that identifies where green spaces are most needed across Newark. This free, publicly available resource delivers data on open space, natural resources, heat islands, and environmental health – empowering residents to lead change and shape a more resilient future for their city.

But this mission goes far beyond trees. Through its Greening Our Cities program, The Nature Conservancy is weaving nature into the fabric of urban life – helping communities adapt to the environment with science-backed, nature-based solutions.

Together, we’re helping Newark – and cities like it – breathe easier.

The Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is spreading the power of trees around the world—one neighborhood, park and backyard at a time.

They don’t just talk the talk – they plant it. Since the foundations’ inception in 1972, more than 500 million trees have been planted across over 60 countries, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. Their next goal? Another half a billion trees planted by 2027!

That’s why it was a true honor when the Arbor Day Foundation named PSE&G a Tree Line USA Utility in 2023, 2024 and 2025, recognizing our commitment to not only delivering safe and reliable service to our customers, but also supporting our communities by planting and caring for trees within them.

Our PSEG Foundation also proudly supports the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program – a high-tech tool that empowers everyday residents to save energy and money while supporting the planet – right in the comfort of their own backyard. Just punch in a few simple details about your home and yard, and the tool shows you exactly where to plant a tree.

And there’s more: Earlier this month, we joined forces with the Arbor Day Foundation and the NJ Tree Foundation to plant 40 trees at Cadwalader Park in Trenton. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, properly placed trees around buildings can significantly reduce energy consumption, cutting air conditioning needs by 30% and saving 20–50% on heating costs. Not only that, but trees reap benefits for the entire neighborhood, including cleaner and cooler air, less flooding and more beauty all around.

Now that’s a win for everyone.

With every tree we plant, we’re proud to help grow stronger communities.

Sustainable Jersey

Planting trees is just a fraction of the great work our partners throughout the state are doing. But building a sustainable future also means giving communities the tools, knowledge, and support to make lasting change. That’s where Sustainable Jersey comes in.

Sustainable Jersey is on a mission to work with municipalities, schools and districts across New Jersey to build a cleaner, more sustainable state for all. They collaborate with state agencies, nonprofits, foundations, academia and industry-based organizations to research best practices for how communities can contribute to a sustainable future. Because one of the most important parts of building a brighter future together is knowing how to work with communities to get the job done.

Our PSEG Foundation has backed this mission with $3.4 million in funding over the past 12 years for the Sustainable Jersey grants program for schools and municipalities – empowering municipalities, schools, businesses and everyday citizens to join the cause. From food waste recycling to green infrastructure and bold sustainability initiatives, this partnership is turning communities into sustainability strongholds – equipped to save energy, save money and help leave the planet a little better and brighter than we found it.

We’re proud to help build a better tomorrow, starting today. 

Because when local leaders have the tools to lead, real change takes root.

Better together

Whether it’s planting trees or empowering local leaders to lead change – one thing is clear: We’re better when we work together.

Through partnership, passion and action, our PSEG Foundation is helping communities thrive – and helping support our planet now and in the future.

Whether you’re planting a tree or implementing energy saving tips into your daily life, remember – small changes can make a big impact. Because together, we’re not just imagining a better world – we’re building it.

Whirlpool Corporation mentors recently connected with the 2024-25 Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG powered by Youth Solutions, Inc.) cohort at Benton Harbor High School for a morning dedicated to curating confidence, making powerful first impressions, and strategically developing professional style. 

To tailor the insights to each individual, mentors helped the students merge their personal style with making a powerful professional impression during a hands-on shopping experience. Whether they are pursuing college, technical training, or are headed straight into the job market, mentors made sure each mentee was styled for success.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approxiately $17 billion in annual sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas – 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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