Emerging Technologies

Global lighthouses are revolutionizing the world of sustainable manufacturing - but what exactly are they?

Americans wind manufacturing - Nordex USA manufacturing facility - Jonesboro, Arkansas.

A detailed look at lighthouse success cases reveals that organizations investing in 4IR technology are realizing improvements in productivity, sustainability, operating cost, customization, and speed to market. Image: Unsplash/ Science in HD

Francisco Betti
Head, Global Industries Team; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Enno de Boer
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Yves Giraud
Senior Expert, Geneva office, McKinsey
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The Global lighthouse Network includes 90 sites as of September 27, 2021.
The Global lighthouse Network includes 90 sites as of September 27, 2021. Image: McKinsey & Company
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Eco-efficiency is core to the Fourth Industrial Revolution journey.
Eco-efficiency is core to the Fourth Industrial Revolution journey. Image: McKinsey & Company

Fourth Industrial Revolution digital transformation bring opportunities to businesses to drive both sustainability and operational services.
Fourth Industrial Revolution digital transformation bring opportunities to businesses to drive both sustainability and operational services. Image: McKinsey & Company

A 'sustainability lighthouse' designation highlights digital pacesetters enabling sustainability impact.
A 'sustainability lighthouse' designation highlights digital pacesetters enabling sustainability impact. Image: McKinsey & Company
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