With the increasing concerns about climate change, resource depletion, and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, governments, corporations, and consumers alike are seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact, and the manufacturing sector is no exception. The manufacturing industry is enduring crisis after crisis, and is facing a workforce shortage with younger generations losing interest for careers in the manufacturing sector.  Is the emerging regulation on ESG goals another burden or an opportunity?   In the recent years, Europe has been leading the way in the development of regulations aimed at promoting ESG goals for manufacturing companies. The regulatory changes will apply to large companies at first. But the reporting on the carbon emission in the frame of the scope 3 will technically affect the supply chain and we can expect smaller companies to report for their customers. This is a virtuous process, since by integrating ESG goals principles into their operations and decision-making processes, manufacturing companies can improve their overall performance and reputation while contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future. Energy savings and energy sources are essential in this framework, but other technologies and concepts can generate a true multiplying effect.