Dialog with our Stakeholders 35
RELIEF FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
CHP AT ECKART
In 2017, ALTANA already reached its goal
of reducing its specific CO² emissions
by 30 % in the period from 2007 to 2020.
The investment in a combined heat
and power plant (CHP) at ECKART made
a decisive contribution.
- 30 % CO²-EMISSIONS¹
The new combined heat and power plant helps ECKART reduce its energy costs
by up to 700,000 Euros a year. In addition, CO² emissions can be lowered.
¹ Total amount in relation to the gross value added.
organizations and companies in the development of systematic
energy management systems …
Benoît Lebot: … precisely. It is a very good method of enabling
energy management in every system. But it is used much too
seldom.
Ms. Schaffrik, what is ECKART’s attitude to ISO 50001?
Tricia Schaffrik: ECKART has been ISO 50001 certified since 2012.
This instrument helped us have a more structured approach to
energy and sustainability management. It is a very good approach
for determining our position regarding energy efficiency and
future action. But here too we have to deal efficiently with the
personnel resources used for this.
What could help? Perhaps a software?
Tricia Schaffrik: I’m not an advocate of a global approach to
hardware, software, or platforms. Why? Because as an American
in Germany I know that national, cultural, and methodological
differences should not be underestimated. Like Mr. Lebot, I’m an
advocate of knowledge exchange, of best practice and personal
commitment. That’s important for success. That’s what we need.
What can best practice look like?
Tricia Schaffrik: We have to measure and understand the
processes completely, in other words, we have to know where,
how much, and what kind of energy is used at every minute
of the day. With this understanding and the data in real time, we
can decide where to best use the heat and electricity that are
generated. We can share this experience in the company – as well
as at regional forums – and transfer it to other applications.
Benoît Lebot: Your remarks, Ms. Schaffrik, very aptly show that
we can only change the energy system if we understand it. The
exact same thing is true when it comes to climate protection goals.
We have already been able to pick a few low-hanging fruits.
But we also have to find the ones that are hanging higher or that
are difficult to recognize. That’s why we need knowledge-
based approaches, access to data. Only when we pick the other
fruit, too, can we reach our global climate-protection goals.