Energy savings

Better data... in the can Carbon Footprint analysis points to the need for better, comparable data feeding optimised metering and operations Measures lead to 36 % savings on steam production and reduced water consumption by 5.3 litres for each tonne of production The Russy Bémont plant processes 30...

When design, business, engineering and the environment all come together A tenancy change presents an opportunity to retrofit a slaughterhouse, making it more efficient and safer Measures generate energy savings of 52 % (gas) and 20 % (electricity) and cost-savings of € 77 000 a year When the...

The fruity aroma of success French fruit wholesaler and marketer turns its 1 800 tonne-a-year headache into an efficient biogas energy and heat plant Energy independence, co-generation potential, fertiliser for farms, partnerships with neighbouring companies, and more Boyer SAS is fresh fruit giant...

Converting a challenge into an opportunity... Regional support and advice triggers energy-saving initiative which helps to meet effluent regulations Measures introduced cut CO2 emissions by 1 275 tonnes a year while saving the plant € 150 000 per year Syral Haussimont, a subsidiary of the Tereos...

Mission 'renewable energy' As part of a wider renewable energy drive at Nestlé, French plant instals efficient biomass boiler Measure cuts CO2 emissions by 6 500 tonnes and energy bills by 40 % annually Specialising in the agri-food sector, the Nestlé Group is present in more than 130 countries and...

A biomass bonus Cleaner biomass boiler and energy recovery equipment cuts annual CO2 emissions by 7 000 tonnes and energy bills by 40 % Installation creates a full-time job and supports local economy, as bonus spin-offs The Bongrain Gérard d' Illoud cheese dairy is the birthplace of the Soparind...

A problem with gas Soft drinks-maker tackles the problem of an energy-hungry carbonator with innovative tech The installation cuts energy consuumption by 47 %, saving the company € 147 000 every year SNEMBG manufactures and bottles soft drinks and distributes them in the French Antilles and...

Just like that... 10% oil savings! Energy audit shows soft drinks-maker where gains can be made Even things like insulating steam networks can make a big difference SNEMBG manufactures and bottles soft drinks and distributes them in the French Antilles and continental France. The company is...

The heat is on... too high! Energy audit reveals energy wastage in key fish-drying process Focusing on improvements along two workstations recovers € 67 700 per year in lost heat Copalis is a French fish-processing cooperative. Opened in 1960 in Boulogne-sur-mer, it has become a global supplier of...

Finnish manufacturer sees the light Campaign to replace lighting with energy efficient LEDs pays off Apart from cost savings, the measure improves work safety, comfort, and efficiency Rakennusbetoni- ja Elementti Oy manufactures special building elements from concrete and sells them to builders in...

Experts estimate that up to 11 % of the 'cradle-to-factory gate' carbon footprint of a 100 % polyester ladies top, for example, is due to the yarn dyeing stage. Coloured polyester fibres may be more expensive than standard uncoloured ones since they include the cost of dye pigments added before the...

Biomass boilers mean cosy cottages year-round Green tourism business discovers the benefits of biomass boilers to heat its highland cottage rentals These boilers could generate savings of € 27 000 and reduce carbon emissions by 39.5 tonnes Located just outside Dingwall in Scotland, Highland Farm...