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| Basic Facts | |
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| Client: | Tönnies AG |
| Project Location: | Rheda-Wiedenbrück (among others) |
| Main services: | Certification according to energy management ISO 50001 |
| Regulations/standards involved: | ISO 50001 |
Initial situation and requirements
Tonnies wishes to fulfill the very demanding, transparent and reasonable objectives of the ISO standard for its entire production chain - from the slaughtering on to the cutting and finishing, as well as the processing of by-products from the beef and pork processing. According to the goal of Tönnies, any building or optimization measure shall ensure better energy efficiency or improve working conditions for employees.
"The company philosophy that a conscious and responsible use of resources will be achieved and improved was and is the prerequisite for the design of each measure." (Susanne Lewecke, Head of Environmental and Energy Management at Tönnies)
"I'm very proud of the environment and energy team led by Susanne Lewecke. The successful certification is a milestone in our company's history." (Clemens Tönnies, Founder andPprincipal Shareholder of Tönnies)
Solutions, results
Susanne Lewecke, Head of Environmental and Energy Management at Tönnies, explains the effort required for the certification was necessary: "After the establishment of the environment and energy team about 15 months ago, the environmental program for Tönnies Holding was developed and adopted. We prepared intensively and meticulously over nine months for the week-long audit by TÜV Rheinland.” Company boss Clemens Tonnies provides the target for 2013: "We are striving for the certification of all Tönnies locations and, in this regard, want to report this accomplishment within 2013.”
About TÜV Rheinland
Founded more than 140 years ago, TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services, ensuring quality and safety for people, the environment, and technology in nearly all aspects of life.
We inspect technical equipment , products and services, oversee projects and help to shape processes for companies around the world. Since 2006, we have been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption.
Read more about Energy Management
| Manufacturing companies in Germany can apply to central customs offices for several hundred thousand Euros of relief from the energy and electricity tax (the so-called “Spitzenausgleich”) according to the energy (§55) and electricity (§10) tax law. Since 2013 the requirement is proof that an energy management system in accordance with ISO 50001 or an Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) have been implemented. |
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Benefits for the Client
• Use of the provisions for hardship or compensation according to § 41 EEG 2009 and associated tax benefits.
• Identification and generation of energy and cost savings potential.
• Increasing efficiency and securing competitive advantages through lower energy costs.
Always a good sign. The TÜV Rheinland test mark.
This mark stands for all the relevant customer information about products, services and systems that are tested, certified or inspected by TÜV Rheinland. This information is available online anytime, anywhere, and can be viewed in a matter of seconds at the click of a button. This means optimal transparency and top performance in terms of safety, quality and reliability – always. Global, systematic and eye-catching – communicated through a unique and multifunctional mark. The TÜV Rheinland test mark .