MORE4Sustainability

Two training courses were organised during the project, both free of charge thanks to the support of Interreg NWE:

Introduction training (1.5 hours – online)
Introduction to Sustainable Asset Management for improving Energy Efficiency and Emissions in industrial companies

This compact training offered a first introduction to sustainable asset management and how it could 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 were covered.

In-depth training (1 day – classroom)
Improving Emissions and Energy Efficiency in Industrial Companies with Sustainable Asset Management

In this in-depth training, participants explored benchmark results, strategies and techniques to optimise energy use and reduce emissions. The training included practical sessions on asset portfolio optimisation, maintenance strategies, plant electrification and greenhouse gas reuse. Upon successful completion of an online test, participants received the ‘Sustainable Asset Management Leader’ certificate.

Upcoming dates

The in-depth classroom training remains available in the training portfolio of all project partners.

Visit the below links to find the dates:

• BEMAS (Belgium)

• NVDO (The Netherlands)

• Pôle EMC2 (France)

• FVI (Germany)

In addition, this extensive training is also available as e-learning, consisting of seven easily manageable chapters and an online test. After an online test, you receive the certificat 'Certified Sustainable Asset Management Practitioner': Follow the links below to go to the online platform and start the e-learning:

• English
• French
• Dutch
• German

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

The project kicked 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 were included. Participants received a benchmark report, incentivizing their involvement and providing valuable insights.

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

Central to this project was the development of a framework in which all aspects of Sustainable Asset Management are logically presented. The MORE4Sustainability Framework provides an overview of the measures that the Maintenance and Asset Management organisation can take to contribute to the company’s sustainability goals, focusing on Energy Efficiency Improvement on the one hand and GHG Emission Reduction on the other.