As the world looked to COP30 this month in Belém, Brazil, sustainability was once again at the forefront of global discussion. The summit challenged governments and industries to accelerate climate action, protect vital ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest, and commit to a low-carbon, resilient future. For aerospace and defence — sectors known for energy-intensive production, complex supply chains, and high-performance requirements — COP30 highlighted the urgency of aligning advanced engineering with environmental responsibility.
Aerospace and defence manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint. With net-zero commitments growing worldwide, and customers demanding greener solutions, the industry is innovating to balance performance with sustainability. Lightweight materials help reduce operational emissions, additive manufacturing minimises raw material waste, and digital tools enable smarter, energy-efficient production.
AML Sheffield, a specialist in advanced manufacturing for aerospace, defence, energy, and nuclear sectors, provides a clear example of sustainable practices in action. Through precise CNC machining and controlled milling processes, AML maximises material efficiency and reduces waste. Digital process monitoring helps optimise energy use while maintaining quality. The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, by sourcing materials locally wherever possible, improving recyclability, and embedding sustainability into every stage of production. AML specialises in research and development projects, with precision machining capability to extremely low tolerances, novel cutting techniques and an award shortlisted smart factory, resulting in innovative manufacturing technologies that continue to advance both efficiency and environmental performance.
AML is extremely proud to be mid -way through the exciting SCORE project which began in September 2023, a game-changing initiative in the field of Manufacturing Sustainability and Innovation.
AML is representing the United Kingdom, bringing our cutting-edge manufacturing expertise to the team and end-user platform for testing SCORE innovations.
Greece is represented by the International Hellenic University, an academic institution bringing expertise in manufacturing science.
France is represented by the Université de Tours, bringing its scientific expertise on material forming process characterizations and on physical phenomena understanding through numerical simulations and models.
And not to mention Advanced Assisted Manufacturing Solutions who is at the heart of this exciting adventure leading the Consortium.
To read more about SCORE’S aims and achievements click here (link to article on AML website)
Looking Ahead
The message is clear: aerospace and defence companies have both the opportunity and responsibility to lead in sustainable manufacturing. By combining innovation, smarter processes, and a commitment to environmental and social responsibility, AML Sheffield demonstrates that technical excellence and sustainability can go hand in hand, helping the industry meet performance goals while contributing to a low-carbon future.
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