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Process Engineering and Sustainability
Each year, businesses of every size in every industry, face mounting pressure to “go green.” Frequently, stakeholders or shareholders are the ones leading the charge to reduce their company’s environmental footprint, minimize the financial risks associated with an unpredictable energy market in order to become a more sustainable organization.
The concept of sustainability encompasses a number of scientific disciplines and business strategies, including: lean practices; waste reduction; risk management; eco-friendly building modifications; energy efficiency; pollution prevention; and environmental compliance. Likewise, ‘going green’ is centered around reduced consumption of natural resources and reduced output of waste. Whether through excessive energy consumption, intense water usage or high scrap rate, waste in any form can chip away at the profitability of an organization.
Cornerstone believes in promoting the core concepts of sustainability by meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. Efforts of sustainability programs can complement Quality and Process Engineering programs, or can stand alone. Our associates will partner with your staff to evaluate the feasibility of programs in accordance with core targets and objectives. We can assist in improving management of corporate or customer requirements, or in the implementation of process efficiencies and other continual improvement activities.
We will work with your organization to increase business and operational efficiencies through the implementation of process improvements and the reduction of waste. As improvements are made, the net effects in target areas are carefully monitored and measured. When necessary, appropriate adjustments are made to confirm continuous regulatory compliance.
Our approach assures that you will maintain the ability to provide high quality products and services which meet or exceed your customers’ requirements while working to eliminate waste, minimize energy consumption and reduce your organization’s environmental impact.
Process Engineering Services:
- Energy Usage Evaluations
- Full Site Energy Audit
- Process Optimization Study
- Process Flow Analysis
- Emissions Reduction Studies
- Alternative Chemical Evaluation
- Waste Reduction/Minimization Studies
- Capture and Control Evaluation
- Indoor Air Contamination Reduction
Cornerstone is also available to manage implementation of resulting projects and perform follow up studies if requested.
Benefits Include:
- Reduce environmental impacts
- Minimize demand on public utilities (electricity, gas, water, sewer)
- Maintain regulatory compliance
- Enhance corporate image within the community
- Reduce operating expenses; improve profitability
- Improve ventilation and indoor air quality
- Increase property/building value
- Qualify for tax benefits and financial incentives