America, the best performing region globally. Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean also recorded improvements of 7.4 per cent and availability, it is important to acknowledge the substantial role of other GHG, such as methane and nitrous oxide, both of which have far higher global warming potential. Methane, for instance, is 27-30 times more potent than C02 over a 100-year timescale, while nitrous oxide is 273 times more potent [53]. These gases are often released during industrial processes and the production of chemicals, mean- Moreover, the environmental effects of manufacturing extend beyond GHG emissions. They include resource-intensive practices, such as excessive water use, pollution from industrial wastewater, large-scale extraction of materials, and significant land use. For example, the textile industry is a major consumer of water and chemicals, whereas the paper industry (IsiC Rev. 4 divisions 17 and 18) contributes to deforestation and water pollution. Transporting manufactured goods also contributes to the sector's broader footprint, adding to GHG