€5.7B
Annual turnover
Energy Cost Reduction Program in the Dairy Industry Identifies €1.8M Savings Potential
An energy cost analysis for a dairy products manufacturer identified €1.8 million in potential savings through 30 energy improvement measures to face increasing energy prices.
Food & Beverage
Sustainability
Our Client
Our client is a leading European dairy products manufacturer with a strong market presence across several countries. The company specializes in producing a wide range of yogurts, milk, and dessert products, serving both retail and industrial customers. With major operations in Germany and the United Kingdom, it operates multiple production sites and distribution networks.
+27K
Employees
The Challenge
- Energy costs constitute a significant portion of manufacturing expenses, exacerbated by rising energy prices
- Complex factory set-up with several production lines, a power plant and a sewage treatment facility
- Obvious low-cost improvements had already been addressed
- Lack of expertise in carrying out reliable cost-benefit analysis for energy efficiency improvement projects
Real Results Achieved Together
Identified potential savings of up to €1.8 million through 30 energy improvement measures.
€1.8M
Potential savings identified
30
Energy improvement measures
Transformation Impact
Identification of the four most critical non-technical levers for improving energy costs sustainably through:
- Energy Strategy
- Operational Excellence
- Digitalization
- Human Dynamics
Our Approach
The approach involved a two-day on-site energy walkthrough, supported by thorough preparation and follow-up activities. During the walkthrough, potential energy-saving measures were identified and discussed in detail. Afterwards, a reliable cost-benefit analysis was established based on actual customer data and the consultants’ expertise. Key success factors included effective and transparent project management on both the client and consultant sides, timely delivery of required data enabled by strong preparation, active participation of key client experts, and open, honest discussions throughout the project.
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