# Aligning Sustainability and Profitability in Manufacturing

- Show: [The Manufacturing Executive](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive)
- Published: 2022-10-18
- Length: 27m
- Episode: 124
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-10-18-aligning-sustainability-and-profitability-in-manufacturing
- Listen: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-manufacturing-executive#episode-365a5110-0883-4447-bde5-b774fc0a5238

## Summary

Lauren Dunford, CEO and Co-Founder of Guidewheel, explains how her FactoryOps platform uses clip-on sensors to provide real-time visibility into machine electricity usage, linking core operational efficiency with sustainability metrics. She outlines three key drivers for manufacturers to prioritize sustainability: gaining access to new B2B and B2C markets by meeting large retailers' scope 3 emissions requirements, increasing valuation and deal success with private equity firms that screen for ESG compliance, and preparing for upcoming SEC regulations and Inflation Reduction Act incentives. Dunford advises leaders to move beyond vague goals and adopt a data-driven strategy to quantify carbon emissions as a tangible lever for business value.

## Chapters

- [0:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-10-18-aligning-sustainability-and-profitability-in-manufacturing#t=57) Introduction: Lauren Dunford and Guidewheel's Mission
- [2:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-10-18-aligning-sustainability-and-profitability-in-manufacturing#t=161) Guidewheel's FactoryOps Platform and Sensor Technology
- [6:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-10-18-aligning-sustainability-and-profitability-in-manufacturing#t=409) Current Manufacturing Trends: Talent, Supply Chain, and Regulation
- [9:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-10-18-aligning-sustainability-and-profitability-in-manufacturing#t=566) Three Drivers for Sustainability: Customers, Investors, and Regulation
- [11:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-10-18-aligning-sustainability-and-profitability-in-manufacturing#t=694) Market Penetration and Scope 3 Emissions Requirements
- [18:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-10-18-aligning-sustainability-and-profitability-in-manufacturing#t=1087) Private Equity ESG Screening and Portfolio Management
- [21:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-10-18-aligning-sustainability-and-profitability-in-manufacturing#t=1305) Regulatory Landscape: SEC Rules and Inflation Reduction Act
- [24:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-10-18-aligning-sustainability-and-profitability-in-manufacturing#t=1456) Actionable Advice for Manufacturing Leaders

## Topics

- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Fundraising & investors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fundraising)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Guidewheel (company)
- FactoryOps (product)
- Gorilla 76 (company)
- Stanford University (other)
- World Economic Forum (other)
- Graycroft (company)
- GE (company)
- Walmart (company)
- Target (company)
- SEC (other)
- Inflation Reduction Act (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [192: Leading with Productivity to Drive Sustainability Featuring Lauren Dunford, CEO of Guidewheel](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-07-02-192-leading-with-productivity-to-drive-sustainability-featuring-lauren-dunford-c) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [ESG, Sustainability, & the Future of Electronics w/ Tom Raftery](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2024-03-05-esg-sustainability-the-future-of-electronics-w-tom-raftery) (OnTrack)
- [Leveraging IoT for a Sustainable Future | Samsara's Jeffrey Hausman | Internet of Things Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2023-05-11-leveraging-iot-for-a-sustainable-future-samsaras-jeffrey-hausman-internet-of-thi) (IoT For All Podcast)
- [088: The Importance of Sustainable Product Manufacturing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2021-08-11-088-the-importance-of-sustainable-product-manufacturing) (Product Startup)
- [BONUS - iNEMI VP of Technical & Project Operations Grace O'Malley at APEX 2023 - EMSNOW & SCOOP On Location](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-02-22-bonus-inemi-vp-of-technical-project-operations-grace-omalley-at-apex-2023-emsnow) (EMS@C-LEVEL)

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