A member-driven approach to sustainability
Sustainability priorities are not identical across every manufacturing operation. Member companies define strategies according to their activities, impacts and material issues.
AHM complements that company-level work by helping advance common industry needs through coordination, dialogue, technical services and collaboration with stakeholders.
One network, different sustainability pathways
The role of an industry association is different from the role of an individual manufacturer. Companies act within their own operations, while AHM helps create the conditions for shared issues to be addressed collectively.
Each company develops environmental, social and governance priorities according to its operations, business context and material issues.
Common needs can be addressed more effectively through industry dialogue, coordination and collaboration among companies, institutions and other stakeholders.
AHM connects member needs with services, technical support and stakeholder engagement where coordinated action can strengthen the manufacturing ecosystem.
Sustainability intersects with many of AHM's core services
Because AHM is guided by the needs of its member companies, many association services connect directly or indirectly with environmental, social and governance priorities.
Connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainability initiatives across the network connect with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, including areas related to health, education, gender equality, energy, decent work, responsible production, climate and partnerships.