Launch of M4S Roadmap and Introduction to Sustainable Asset Management Training
Discover the benchmark results and the introduction training for Sustainable Asset Management, designed to reduce energy consumption and emissions in industrial companies.
The industry in Northwest Europe faces a crucial challenge: how to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining operational goals. Although sustainable asset management offers promising solutions, only a few companies have fully embraced this approach. Technical services within companies play a key role in this transition. That’s why BEMAS, together with Mainnovation, NVDO, FVI, and EMC2, initiated the MORE4Sustainability project in 2024, supported by Interreg North-West Europe.
During this launch event, we will present the results of the MORE4Sustainability benchmark study, showcasing inspiring examples from pioneering companies and numerous best practices already implemented to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
Mainnovation’s experts will demonstrate how the impact of sustainability efforts within asset management and maintenance management can be concretely quantified. They will illustrate how sustainability has become a key value driver for various companies in their maintenance processes.
Following the presentation of the results, the research report will be officially handed over to government official. Subsequently, the premiere of the Introduction Training for Sustainable Asset Management will take place, offering insights into best practices that can help your organization operate more sustainably.
Timing
- 13:00: Welcome coffee
- 13:30: Presentation of the M4S Sustainability Roadmap
- Announcement of benchmark research results on energy efficiency and emission reduction.
- Official handover of the report to a European Commission and Interreg NWE representative.
- 14:30: Break
- 15:00: Training: Introduction to Sustainable Asset Management to improve energy efficiency and emissions in industrial companies.
- 16:30: Expected end time
Training Content
- The importance of sustainability, energy efficiency, and emission reduction for the industry.
- The 16 building blocks of the Sustainable Asset Management Framework, highlighted with key findings from the MORE4Sustainability benchmark.
- Defining Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emission footprints for an industrial production site.
- Managing the asset portfolio to improve sustainability.
- Enhancing sustainability performance through maintenance and asset condition optimization.
- Best practices for optimizing energy distribution and reducing thermal energy losses.
- Best practices for emission reduction.
- Developing a sustainable asset management strategy aligned with company objectives using the Sustainable Asset Management Roadmap.
About the speakers
Mark Haarman is Founder and Managing Partner of Mainnovation, a leading consultancy specializing in Maintenance & Asset Management, headquartered in the Netherlands with offices in Belgium and France. Mainnovation assists capital-intensive companies in industry, fleet, and infrastructure sectors in professionalizing their technical departments. The innovative VDMXL methodology (Value-Driven Maintenance & Asset Management) is the foundation of their approach. Mark Haarman is the author of “VDM – New Faith in Maintenance” and “VDMXL – Competing with Aging Assets” and is a renowned keynote speaker at international conferences.
Rob van Dongen is an experienced consultant and manager with over 25 years of expertise in maintenance management, asset management, and organizational changes. Since 2006, he has worked as an Executive Consultant and People Development Manager at Mainnovation, supporting companies with process improvements, EAM implementations, and performance management. He also has extensive experience in strategic HR management, personnel development, and recruitment.
With over 15 years of experience optimizing processes, implementing maintenance strategies, and managing organizational changes, Jasper Lipsch has been a Managing Consultant at Mainnovation since January 2025. He advises companies on performance improvement and strategic development. Previously, Jasper served as Program Manager Sustainability and Global Maintenance Process Engineer at Royal Swinkels Family Brewers, where he led the global standardization of maintenance processes, KPIs, and reporting, and worked on projects focusing on machine and building circularity.
About MORE4Sustainability
This masterclass is part of the MORE4Sustainability project, an ambitious initiative supported by Interreg North-West Europe. Led by BEMAS and partners, the project focuses on developing concrete tools and training programs that empower technical decision-makers to apply sustainable asset management principles in practice. By doing so, it contributes to achieving the European target of improving energy efficiency by 32.5% by 2030. MORE4Sustainability is a collaboration between BEMAS, the Belgian Maintenance Association, Mainnovation, NVDO, FVI, and EMC2.
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