Improving social responsibility within your company
Corporate social responsibility (responsabilité sociale des entreprises – RSE) is a voluntary approach that reflects the integration of social and environmental concerns within a company. These approaches range from compliance with environmental standards and quality of life at work, to the management of social issues and the sustainable transformation of business plans.
Investing in RSE also stimulates innovation. Improving environmental and social performance can be a lever to reduce costs and improve quality at work, thereby also improving the company’s image. A company that demonstrates its commitment to sustainable and social development inspires greater confidence, fosters customer loyalty, and can even strengthen its competitiveness. Preparing your company for RSE also means helping it to prepare for future sustainability reporting requirements imposed by the European directive (CSRD).
Calculating your carbon footprint allows you to draw up a comprehensive inventory of the direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by your company’s activities. This assessment supports informed decision-making aimed at reducing emissions by identifying the main sources and priority areas for action. It also allows you to communicate this information transparently, whether to meet legal obligations or on a voluntary basis, in order to demonstrate the company’s actions and commitments.
Optimisation of machine tool operation via dynamic control systems
The operation involves using dynamic control systems in machine tools fitted with Computer Numerical Control (CNC). These systems allow the operating parameters of machine tools to be adjusted in real time to optimise their performance.
This regulation is made possible with various sensors: tool temperature sensors, vibration sensors and spindle load sensors. Dynamic control systems allow cutting parameters (cutting speeds, feed rate and cutting depth) to be optimised.
The measure can lead to some reduction in electricity consumption. The installation of this technological innovation is easy to implement but requires a production shutdown and would entail a medium- to long-term return on investment, thanks to the increased service life of the tools.
Replacement of a traditional oven with a multi-level oven (baking ovens)
The project consists in replacing a conventional oven that does not allow to bake different products simultaneously with a multi-level oven that optimises the capacity of the oven, thus reducing its operating time for the same production.
Installing this technology, which has been available on the market for more than 5 years, will allow the company to save up to 10% on its electricity consumption as well as somewhat reduce its carbon footprint. While the cost of energy alone cannot justify this measure, it allows greater flexibility and potentially an optimisation of baking time and therefore an increase in yield. This measure is not easy to implement and requires a production shutdown during installation.
In order to have an overview of a company’s energy situation, it is important to monitor its consumption. Carrying out an energy analysis enables you to detect over-consumption and determine the measures you need to take to improve. With a view to continuous improvement, regular monitoring is essential.
