Reducing Costs Through Environmental Improvement Networking for Energy & Waste Minimisation Dick Whelan
CGPP: The Pallet Exchange & Waste and Energy Minimisation Programme
Supply Network Shannon (SNS) “ SNS is an industry ‐ led initiative aimed at representing, promoting, developing and connecting together Sub supply companies in the Shannon Region of Ireland.”
• Management Systems • ISO9001 ‐ Quality • ISO 13485 – Medical Devices • AS 9100 – Aerospace • ISO 14001 ‐ Environment • ISO393 ‐ Energy Management • ISO 14064 – Carbon Footprint • OHSAS 18001 ‐ Health and Safety • ISO 27001 ‐ Information Systems • Strategy and Business planning • Lean, 6 Sigma • Project Management • Collaborative networks • Renewable Energy Training • eLearning and web tools
The Trigger A study on Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability was conducted by SNS in early 2005 highlighting that : “ Companies need to look at waste reduction and develop new environmental techniques and improved housekeeping practices”.
23 Participating Companies • Advanced Steel Products • Litho Circuits • AJ Precision Components • Panalok Ltd. • Almir Business Ltd. • Qualpack Ltd • Bright Solutions • Rehab Logistics Limerick • Buffalo Technology Ire. • RTR Electronics • Croom Precision Tooling • Sercom Solutions • Curtronics Ltd. • Shannon Precision • Draper Erin Ltd. Engineering • Dutec Ltd. • Smart Electronics Ltd. • Embassy Components • Smithstown Light • Impact Labelling Systems Engineering • Industrial Polythene Solutions • Takumi Precision Engineering • Ultra Precision Ltd.
Variety of Tools Used
Reductions achieved through WEM
Energy � Energy champions � Motion sensors � Reducing thermostat settings � Removal of mobile electrical heaters where possible � Awareness signs and campaign � Machine running hours � Change to a supplier of renewable sources of electricity.
Waste � Reduce, reuse, recycle programmes � Production waste segregation � Print settings � Waste exchange � Canteen and office waste recycling schemes � Better Awareness � Better labelling on recycling bins
Findings Energy Performance Indicator - % of companies Poor 33% 50% 65% Good 57% Acceptable 10% 80% 85% 41%
Implemented improvements � Approximately 20 tonnes of waste metals from landfill per annum and revenue generated � Energy saving of over 13% in kwh usage � 38% decrease in landfill bound waste � 39% companies implemented canteen and office waste recycling schemes � 93% companies registered on the LCEA Energy Management Certification Scheme in association with NSAI.
Other Benefits � 50% of companies would not have reviewed waste and energy streams � Companies’ pallet numbers were recorded and where possible an exchange scheme was set up � Anti ‐ static bags exchange developed � Energy champions appointed in several companies to encourage and promote energy efficiency amongst their staff.
Dissemination
Significant Obstacles • The collection of data • money /units • Inflexible tools • Recommendations • General / specific • Time constraints • No training
Conclusions � Quantities of waste generated and energy used not monitored � Lack of awareness about waste disposal / return options � Energy use of appliances on standby not recognised � The use of an existing network saved time and cost � A more comprehensive data set would result in more accurate reporting
Renewable Energy Skills � Established in 2004 � Provide training and support to trades and professionals in the renewable energy sector. � FETAC registered training provider � SEI/REIA approved training.
Network Objectives • Promote the concept of using renewable energy as an preferable means of heating buildings • Training in renewable energy heating systems • National standards development • Expert and impartial source of information and support
Synergy
Training Activity 2008 Course Certified Non Certified Solar 821 Heat pump 212 Biomass 176 BER 9 Practical Solar 19 1218
Last Qualification
Trainee Age Profile
Business Networks � Synergy � Open learning � Economies of scale � Faster learning curve for all � Achieve common goals � Share common problems � Networking � Community builder I am passionate about networks
Thank You Dick Whelan 061 514598 dw@almir.biz www.almir.biz www.renewable energy.ie www.snshannon.com
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