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Manufacture 2030 provides a cloud-based software platform designed to measure, manage, and reduce Scope 3 supplier emissions across global supply chains. The core product enables brands to gain granular insight into their suppliers' environmental performance, facilitating data-driven decisions to track progress and cut overall supply chain emissions. It connects suppliers, data, and decisions in one centralized system, aiming to halve resource usage in manufacturing.
The company was founded in 2017 by Martin Chilcott, who serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Manufacture 2030 emerged as the brainchild of Chilcott’s sustainability-focused venture, 2degrees, built upon an insight into the critical need for a structured digital solution to address complex environmental challenges within the manufacturing sector.
Manufacture 2030 serves global corporations and various companies seeking to achieve their Scope 3 emissions reduction targets and improve supply chain sustainability. The company’s vision is to accelerate the transition to a net-zero future by empowering manufacturers with the tools and intelligence necessary to significantly reduce their environmental footprint and foster a more sustainable and resilient industrial ecosystem by 2030.
Manufacture 2030 has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round.
Manufacture 2030 has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Manufacture 2030 has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Manufacture 2030's investors include Maven Capital Partners, Amati AIM VCT.
Manufacture 2030 has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Series A in March 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | $6M Series A | Maven Capital Partners, Amati AIM VCT | — | Announced |
Manufacture 2030 is a climate tech company providing a cloud-based software platform that helps global corporations measure, manage, and reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions across their manufacturing supply chains.[1][2][3] It enables supply chain owners to track individual supplier sites' performance against reduction targets, offers tailored action plans from a database of over 500 best practices, and supports suppliers in improving efficiency, sustainable procurement, and cost reduction—serving clients like Reckitt, Bayer, GSK, Toyota, and Interface.[1][2][5][6] With around 110 employees and $7.8 million in revenue, the company has raised $6.3 million in funding and focuses on halving resource use in global manufacturing by 2030 through scalable collaboration.[3][4]
The platform stands out by combining forward visibility on emission gaps, hybrid GHG Protocol-aligned data for credible reporting, and industry group collaborations that amplify impact while minimizing supplier burden.[3][5]
Manufacture 2030 was founded in 2008 by Martin Chilcott, who serves as CEO, emerging from 2degrees—a technology company specializing in resource efficiency software.[1][2][6] Chilcott launched the platform to leverage cross-industry collaboration for tackling environmental challenges like the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, addressing the need for businesses to decarbonize complex supply chains at scale.[2][6]
Early traction came through partnerships with sustainability leaders; for instance, it enabled suppliers to share progress via the platform and export data to the Carbon Disclosure Project.[1] A pivotal moment was its 2022 selection as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, recognizing its role in supply chain emissions reduction amid growing corporate net-zero commitments.[2] Based in Oxford, England, the company evolved from resource efficiency tools like M2030 bee into a comprehensive Climate Action Program.[4][6][7]
Manufacture 2030 rides the Scope 3 decarbonization trend, where corporations face regulatory pressure (e.g., CSRD, SEC rules) and net-zero pledges requiring 70-90% of emissions cuts from supply chains.[1][2][7] Its timing aligns with post-COP26/27 urgency and AI-driven sustainability tools, enabling verifiable progress amid greenwashing scrutiny.[5]
Market forces favoring it include rising supplier engagement mandates, hybrid data methodologies for scalability, and the $10T+ transition to circular economies—positioning it against competitors like Carboledger by emphasizing action-oriented insights over mere transparency.[1][3] It influences the ecosystem by fostering cross-industry communities, accelerating best-practice sharing, and bridging large buyers with SMEs for systemic manufacturing efficiency gains.[6]
Manufacture 2030 is poised to expand as Scope 3 reporting intensifies under evolving regulations and AI enhancements refine predictive analytics.[2][5] Upcoming trends like real-time IoT integration and blockchain for data trust will shape its growth, potentially doubling its client base among consumer goods and pharma giants.
Its influence may evolve toward policy advisory roles via WEF networks, driving platform adoption in emerging markets. With strong funding and momentum, expect partnerships amplifying its mission to halve manufacturing resource use by 2030—turning corporate climate pledges into supply chain reality.[4][7]
