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Nurturing the next generation of makers and builders in manufacturing
Protecting the planet is at the core of our efforts to help customers design and build products that provide value and improve the world. In celebration of World Environment Day, we’re reflecting on the ways our global teams create more sustainable standards for manufacturing and how our people go above and beyond to positively impact their local environment.
Driving zero-waste with circular, renewable systems
With 130 sites in more than 30 countries, we’re creating circular systems around the world to improve efficiencies and eliminate waste. In Brazil, Sinctronics, a Flex founded company, is helping to build an entire circular economy by reinserting materials back into the production chain. The team designed and developed special IoT smartbins made from recycled materials to automate the reverse logistics system. This zero-waste initiative for post-industrial residue creates all-around savings, reducing energy consumption by 80 percent and CO2 emissions by 79 percent while decreasing collection costs by 40 percent.
Across our sites, we’ve made significant investments in renewable forms of energy — including hydroelectric, wind, and solar — to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At our facilities in Juarez and Guadalajara, Mexico alone, a total of 9,400 solar panels have already prevented 1,600 tons of CO2e. And we’re developing new products and technologies to help others do the same.
