We engage in ongoing analysis to identify further successful practices that can be implemented across the Group and obstacles to reduce energy consumption that we need to manage more effectively. Our system for monitoring energy consumption at sites across the Group includes data collection on electricity usage on a monthly basis and other energies on a quarterly basis.
Oerlikon’s energy-consumption tracking system not only analyzes energy use, but also provides a breakdown of the proportion of electricity derived from renewable sources.
In 2022, 30% of our total electricity consumed was from renewable sources, representing an improvement of 8% points compared to our baseline of 22% in 2021. In terms of consumption, we increased the purchase of renewable energy by 41% from 68.8 GWh to 97.2 GWh, attributable to the additional 5 sites that have converted to renewable energy and improved data process and quality. To date, a total of 18 sites worldwide are using energy solely from renewable sources for electricity.
At many sites, our local teams are active in implementing energy-saving measures. For example, at a site in Suzhou, China, colleagues were encouraged to turn off lamps upon leaving the equipment room, which led to savings of around CHF 2 200 per year. At an Oerlikon Neumag site in Neumuenster, Germany, where carpet yarn machinery is produced, a new switch-off button was installed on the test run computer, making it easier to switch off the system when not in use, resulting in energy savings of 39%.
These individual examples (see also case studies and examples) may seem to deliver minor benefits. Collectively, they will make an impact in contributing to energy savings. In 2022, such initiatives resulted in 3.0 GWh of energy savings.
We are on track with our goals and remain committed to achieving our 2030 targets to have 100% of our relevant sites with EnMS implemented and to derive electrical energy solely from renewable sources.
Energy consumption within the organization1 |
Unit |
20222
Total |
20213
Total |
2019
Total |
Electrical power |
GWh |
325.9 |
309.7 |
313.2 |
- Electrical power from renewable sources consumed
|
GWh |
97.2 |
68.8 |
n.a. |
Natural gas |
GWh |
60.8 |
64.8 |
38.9 |
Heat and cooling purchased |
GWh |
14.2 |
14.8 |
25.9 |
Gasoline and diesel |
GWh |
23.0 |
21.2 |
24.0 |
Other energies |
GWh |
4.8 |
8.6 |
6.6 |
Total energy consumption |
GWh |
428.8 |
419.0 |
408.6 |
1 Differences in total reported figure due to rounding.
2 Including 2021 acquisitions.
3 Excluding 2021 acquisitions.