Sustainability Assessment Services
If you want to increase your profit margin, reducing waste and improving production efficiency is an easy and powerful way to start. Recognizing these areas for improvement and developing solutions can seem like a daunting task. A Sustainability Assessment performed by Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) will evaluate manufacturing operations, identify sources of waste and provide innovative solutions that generate value.Utilizing years of experience with manufacturers across a wide range of industries, SSC has developed a comprehensive sustainability assessment methodology. Based on the diverse needs of our clients, SSC will customize the scope of the assessment to ensure success. Using a tiered approach, our clients can select the appropriate level of assessment to fit their needs. Each tier can be applied to an entire facility or can be focused on single sections or processes within the operation.
Tier 1 (Initial Evaluation) - The core of a sustainability assessment is a strong understanding of the facility`s operations. The assessment begins with an evaluation of relevant operational data and benchmarking of operations, followed by on-site observation of the processes and equipment. During the on-site evaluation, we focus on identifying the following opportunities to reduce costs and improve performance:
Energy Conservation Measures Material and Energy Flows Equipment Improvements Waste Heat Recovery Options Waste Minimization Recycling Opportunities Water Reduction Alternative Energy Sources Additional Relevant Improvements
Tier 2 (Detailed Analysis) - After identifying opportunities for improvement and savings, the next step is to perform a detailed technical and economic feasibility analysis of the proposed upgrades. This analysis provides estimated investment cost, return on investment and anticipated environmental benefits. We identify available incentives such as utility rebates, state grants, loans and federal tax incentives and assist with obtaining these incentives to reduce implementation costs. Our clients typically implement the most cost effective operational modifications, and resulting cost savings often fund further improvements.
Tier 3 (Implementation) - In preparation for implementation of proposed improvements, SSC will provide engineering and design for the applicable systems including specifications for any required equipment and materials. Once implemented, and results are quantified, SSC can assist with developing marketing material to communicate your successes to employees, customers, regulators, and other stakeholders.