MORE4Sustainability

Two training courses will be organised within the project, both free of charge thanks to the support of Interreg NWE:

1. Introduction training (1.5 hours - online)
   1. Introduction to Sustainable Asset Management for improving Energy Efficiency and Emissions in industrial companies
   2. This compact training offers a first introduction to sustainable asset management and how it can contribute to a greener, smarter and more efficient industry. Topics such as the 17 building blocks of the Sustainable Asset Management Framework, the impact of maintenance and asset management on CO2 emissions and energy consumption, and strategy development are covered.
2. In-depth training (1 day - classroom)
   1. Improving Emissions and Energy Efficiency in Industrial Companies with Sustainable Asset Management
   2. In this in-depth training, participants will explore benchmark results, strategies and techniques to optimise energy use and reduce emissions. The training includes practical sessions on asset portfolio optimisation, maintenance strategies, plant electrification and greenhouse gas reuse. Upon successful completion of an online test, participants will receive the ‘Sustainable Asset Management Leader’ certificate.

Practical: dates and registration

The classroom training will take place at various locations:

• 18/03/2025 – Colruyt Academy Kortrijk (Nederlands)
• 20/03/2025 – Technocampus Mons (Frans)
• 01/04/2025 – Colruyt Academy Haasrode (Nederlands)
• 10/04/2025 – Technocampus Charleroi (Frans)
• 22/05/2025 – mtech+ Gent (Nederlands)
• 05/06/2025 – Antwerpen (Nederlands)

Participation is completely free, but registration is mandatory. Click on the links next to the dates to register.

In addition, this extensive training will soon be available as e-learning, consisting of seven easily manageable chapters and an online test.

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The NWE region is key to reach the EU’s target of an increased overall energy efficiency of 32,5% by 2030. The industry in NWE is the largest consumer of fossil energy and still needs to takes considerable steps in order to reach the objectives. Sustainable Asset Management (AM), based on a set of best practices in Maintenance, Overhaul, Repair & Engineering (MORE), can help industrial companies to improve energy efficiency and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  Examples of Sustainable Asset Management practices are equipment isolation, low energy lighting, high-efficiency HVAC, equipment electrification, condition monitoring, preventive maintenance, waste heat capturing, and energy management systems. Despite the potential, only a few companies in the NWE region have embraced Sustainable Asset Management to its full extent.

The More4Sustainability project aims to bridge this gap by promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the NWE industrial sector. The project partners recognize the pivotal role of maintenance and asset management in enhancing the sustainability performance of industrial activities in Europe. Technical decision-makers are key in determining how assets perform in terms of energy and emissions, and their detailed technical knowledge is essential for identifying and implementing relevant improvements in sustainability and energy performance.  That’s why the project's main objective is the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program on Sustainable Asset Management.

The project will kick-off with a unique benchmark study gathering insights from over 200 companies across Belgium, The Netherlands, France, and Germany, covering more than 80% of the industry in NWE. Industries such as Oil & Chemicals, Steel, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, Paper & Pulp, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace, Advanced manufacturing technologies, and Power Generation will be included. Participants will receive a benchmark report, incentivizing their involvement and providing valuable insights.

Insights from the benchmark study will be used to create a comprehensive roadmap, serving as the foundation for the training material. The project's most significant activity is the training of the maintenance and asset management community. Classroom trainings will be organized in each participating country, and an e-learning course will be available from Spring 2025.