Section 2 i) Initial Research Work - Gewerbliche Schule Ravensburg
Section 2 i) Initial Research Work - Gewerbliche Schule Ravensburg Section 2 i) Initial Research Work - Gewerbliche Schule Ravensburg
Third presentation by Armin Schreijäg, representative of EnBW Ltd,Ravensburg (EnBW is the largest regional supplier of electric energy):“EnBW network and energy efficiency: How to reduce energy costs jointly andto protect our climate?”Mr Schreijäg said that as a supplier of electric energy they do not only have aninterest to sell their product but they also have an interest in a more efficient use ofelectric energy. But how could they help local industries to improve their efficiency?General recommendations are the one side of a coin, practical pieces of advice acompletely different one – they need the knowledge of and insight into the individualcompany. That’s why they had the idea to bring together various kinds ofmanufacturing businesses of the area in order to declare their willingness tocooperate and exchange their experiences in saving energy costs and to show wayshow to explore the potentials of saving energy. The idea is to help each othermutually with advice and industrial visits. EnBW simply acts as an organizer. There’sno force ny any means for companies ot continue taking part in the network. In themeantime there are 11 corporations in the network.The process of improving efficiency is cyclical and follows the process cycle EnergyManagement DIN EN 16001 more or less. First there is an analysis of the energystatus, followed by a report to the other members of the network. As a team they tryto give recommendations from their own experience and expertise. Some of theserecommendations are then implemented and new data are collected, which finallyends in a new analysis. This way the initial target of 2006 of an improvement inefficiency of 7.6% per year was surpassed by 0.7%. The 9 companies that havebeen evaluated have saved around 16.7 million kwh/a on average and reduced theirCO2 emissions by 4.450.000 kg/a. In 2010 the 9 companies saved 2 million € inenergy costs.The network shows that cooperation is a useful means of individual companies tofeel more committed to staying in a process of curbing energy costs and also helpsget a new view on old processes. Saving energy does not only help our climate interms of fewer greenhouse gases and conserving energy resources but it alsoincreases profits and raises competitiveness.By Lars Geisinger und Johannes Lorinser(Translated by Meinrad Mager)6
Section 2ii) Initial Research Work – Welsh StudentsBefore the visit to Germany, research into environmental sustainability was carriedout.Several group meetings were held and ideas collated.As well as the group’s general research, a visit to GE was organised to gain aninsight into the way in which they approach sustainability.The findings from our activities are included below:Environmental Comparative Study of Welsh and German IndustryIt is well known that every customer product has an impact on the environment.However an average consumer does not know which product has less or moreimpact than the other one. Any product, which is made, used or disposed of in a waythat significantly reduces the harm it would otherwise cause to the environment,could be considered as eco-friendly product. Slowly, consumers in India are takinglead in prompting manufacturers to adopt clean technologies to produce eco-friendlyproducts.Engineering Council Guidance on SustainabilityThe Engineering Council's guidance describes the role of engineers in relation tosustainability. Six principles have been developed, to guide and motivate you toachieve sustainable development in your work, and help you to meet yourprofessional obligations to seek to achieve sustainability.Fully compatible with UK-SPEC and the UK Government Sustainable Strategy:Securing the Future, the principles are:1. Contribute to building a sustainable society, present and future2. Apply professional and responsible judgement and take a leadership role3. Do more than just comply with legislation and codes4. Use resources efficiently and effectively5. Seek multiple views to solve sustainability challenges6. Manage risk to minimise adverse impact to people or the environment7
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<strong>Section</strong> 2ii) <strong>Initial</strong> <strong>Research</strong> <strong>Work</strong> – Welsh StudentsBefore the visit to Germany, research into environmental sustainability was carriedout.Several group meetings were held and ideas collated.As well as the group’s general research, a visit to GE was organised to gain aninsight into the way in which they approach sustainability.The findings from our activities are included below:Environmental Comparative Study of Welsh and German IndustryIt is well known that every customer product has an impact on the environment.However an average consumer does not know which product has less or moreimpact than the other one. Any product, which is made, used or disposed of in a waythat significantly reduces the harm it would otherwise cause to the environment,could be considered as eco-friendly product. Slowly, consumers in India are takinglead in prompting manufacturers to adopt clean technologies to produce eco-friendlyproducts.Engineering Council Guidance on SustainabilityThe Engineering Council's guidance describes the role of engineers in relation tosustainability. Six principles have been developed, to guide and motivate you toachieve sustainable development in your work, and help you to meet yourprofessional obligations to seek to achieve sustainability.Fully compatible with UK-SPEC and the UK Government Sustainable Strategy:Securing the Future, the principles are:1. Contribute to building a sustainable society, present and future2. Apply professional and responsible judgement and take a leadership role3. Do more than just comply with legislation and codes4. Use resources efficiently and effectively5. Seek multiple views to solve sustainability challenges6. Manage risk to minimise adverse impact to people or the environment7
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