In today’s industrial environment, companies are constantly searching for, and finding ways to enhance their competitive edge. One area that often gets overlooked, despite its undeniable importance, is energy efficiency. SMC’s whitepaper ‘Embrace energy efficiency for a competitive edge’ explores the impact of energy efficiency on global manufacturing.
While driving cars, farming livestock and powering consumer electrical goods are all massive contributors of carbon dioxide emissions, industry contributes more than its fair share to the problem. Reliant on energy greedy processes, contingent on the burning of fossil fuels, global manufacturing is in the spotlight.
Energy efficiency isn’t just an environmental concern, it’s also a strategic business initiative. By optimising energy use, organisations can significantly reduce operational costs, enhance productivity, and improve their sustainability profile. In a world where consumers and stakeholders increasingly prioritise sustainability, businesses that adopt energy efficient practices can set themselves apart from the competition.
Philipp Niessen, senior manager of energy and climate policy at the Federation of Germany Industry (BDI), believes that there is generally a positive feeling about adopting energy efficiency systems: “As the mother organisation to other German industrial associations we have broad knowledge of the views of energy consumers in chemical, steel, paper and iron manufacturing.”
SMC’s Embrace Energy Efficiency whitepaper covers the following:
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- Understand regional legislation, regulation and incentives
Don’t fall at the first hurdle and risk fines from not complying with regulations or missing out on financial incentives for embarking on your energy efficiency journey.
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- Conduct a thorough audit
Know where you stand before you begin so you can plan improvements to meet your specific needs – don’t forget you can get help with this from us, working together with a company like SMC.
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- Adhere to a suitable standard
By implementing a standard like ISO 50001 you will have the incentive and support to maintain your energy efficient practices effectively.
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- Don’t do it alone
Make sure you get help. Join trade associations, read reports, embrace training on offer from reputable sources, sign up to our newsletter, or follow us on social media to get the latest tips and insights. You are not expected to know everything.
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- Assess your technology
This does not mean massive capital investment in new machinery. Based on your audit, plan incremental upgrades to existing machines to optimise their efficiency and reduce waste.
Embrace Energy Efficiency for a Competitive Edge White Paper – Click to View
Changes in regulations and updated or new standards can be great things for businesses, but it can be stressful having to make changes to processes, technology and hardware. So, the question is, do businesses see the benefit of embracing energy efficiency, or is it just another regulatory burden?
Download SMC’s whitepaper ‘Embrace energy efficiency for a competitive edge’ by clicking on the thumnail graphic of the whitepaper cover on the right, to learn more about energy efficiency and assess how you can improve your approach.
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