Redefining Sustainability Webinar How Operational Excellence Can Cut Energy Costs & Boost Efficiency

Redefining Sustainability: How Operational Excellence Can Cut Energy Costs & Boost Efficiency

When manufacturers hear “sustainability,” they often think of the baggage and negative perceptions such as regulatory pressure, cost burden, operational disruption, and competitive disadvantages. But true sustainability isn’t just about being green—it’s about being smart. It’s about efficiency, performance, and reducing costs by doing more with what you already have.

Ohio’s manufacturing sector is the largest industrial consumer of energy in the state accounting for nearly one-third of Ohio’s total energy consumption.  Manufacturing industries, especially in SW Ohio, such as chemicals, fabricated metals, food and beverages, and machinery, are particularly energy-intensive. 

In this webinar, we’ll show how operational excellence—through lean practices, process optimization, and workforce engagement—can lead to real, measurable energy savings. We will also discuss some unique, time-sensitive funding opportunities that may offset the costs of your potential improvement projects.  No buzzwords. No fluff. Just practical strategies and straight talk to improve your bottom line while strengthening your operations.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

✅ Establish a Baseline – Learn how to assess your current energy use and identify areas of waste.

✅ Cut Waste, Not Corners – Apply lean tools to uncover hidden inefficiencies that drive up energy costs.

✅ Upskill for Impact – See how training and empowering your team can build a culture of continuous improvement.

✅ Optimize What You Own – Maximize existing assets and processes without new capital investments (may need to soften or reword because of DOE Grant).

✅ Lead Through Discipline – Discover how consistent operational habits can reduce energy use—and build long-term resilience.

This might not be a good use of your time if:

❌ You believe sustainability only applies to environmental initiatives or capital projects.

❌ You’re focused solely on new equipment or tech—not process and people improvements.

❌ You’re not in a role to influence operations or decision making.

Who should attend:

This webinar is for VPs of Operations, General Managers, COOs, CFOs, and other manufacturing leaders who want to reduce energy costs, improve efficiency, and make sustainability practical—not political.