Rising energy costs are a huge concern for both companies and consumers. Energy efficiency is a core sustainability principle that can be used to not only reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions but also create customer value when incorporated into products.
Manufacturers do not have to view sustainability and rising energy costs as competing priorities; the two are increasingly interconnected and can be addressed in tandem. Ultimately, improvements in energy efficiency not only benefit the planet, but also a company’s bottom line – through reduced costs and by adding value to products.
Taking a proactive approach by embedding sustainability into product design and manufacturing processes from the beginning helps organisations mitigate volatility in energy markets and build long-term resilience.
Oriana Raabe
Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Innovation, Pentair
About Oriana Raabe
Oriana Raabe is Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Innovation at Pentair, where she leads sustainable manufacturing practices, energy and materials-efficient innovation, and the advancement of technology‑driven water solutions. Raabe’s work focuses on building sustainable, energy‑efficient foundations that improve performance.
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