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MARKS & SPENCER (ASIA PACIFIC) LIMITED
33% More Energy Efficient By Using TQM’s Approach
Industry: Textile and Apparels
Service: Energy Management
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has over 700 stores in 30 countries. M&S has been mobilizing its suppliers to fulfill its commitment of converting 50% of its suppliers into green plants (eco-factory) by 2015.
To remain competitive, a number of M&S suppliers invited TQM to provide energy audit services, and provide them with targeted improvement programmes to reduce carbon emissions and cost savings.
Project Scope
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Examine various energy systems
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Explore energy saving opportunities
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Identify possible solutions to improve energy efficiency
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Measure and verify the current efficiency, potential savings achievable, investment required, and estimate the payback period
Achievements
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Identified main energy consuming facilities and key production equipment in production lines
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Reviewed operating conditions for main production auxiliary equipment (e.g. air conditioning and ventilation systems, air compressor systems, lighting equipment etc.)
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Provide implementation plans to reduce energy consumption
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Improved overall energy efficiency up to 33%