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Preserving with sensors
Sustainability an important issue

The world faces critical sustainability problems, including climate change, pollution, and food waste. Sensors offer a valuable solution to these problems. They can be used to collect data, for example by monitoring heat patterns, machine operation, air quality, and electricity use. In addition, sensors can help in the more efficient use of resources, such as automatically turning off devices such as escalators in the absence of people. European legislation and public opinion surrounding these sustainability challenges are becoming increasingly stringent. Therefore, the deployment of sensor driven technologies is essential, Sensor Partners is happy to help.

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What motivates your business?

Companies pursue sustainability for a variety of reasons, ranging from ethical considerations to business and financial benefits. 

Many companies feel a moral obligation to contribute positively to society and the environment. This includes reducing their carbon footprint, making responsible use of natural resources and contributing to the general welfare of the community.

With the increasing focus on environmental and climate issues, governments worldwide have introduced stricter environmental laws and regulations. Companies must become more sustainable to meet these legal requirements and avoid fines or penalties.

Consumers are increasingly environmentally conscious and prefer products and services from sustainable companies. By becoming more sustainable, companies can respond to these changing consumer preferences, increase market share and increase customer loyalty.

Climate change and natural resource depletion pose significant risks to businesses. By investing in sustainability, they can better manage these risks and ensure a resilient long-term supply chain and business model.

Operating sustainably can result in significant cost savings, for example by reducing energy consumption, water use and waste. In addition, tax incentives, grants and other financial benefits are often available for sustainable projects.

The pursuit of sustainability stimulates innovation by encouraging companies to develop new, more efficient and environmentally friendly technologies and processes. This can provide a significant competitive advantage.

Companies committed to sustainability tend to attract and retain more motivated employees more easily. Many employees prefer employers who share social values and are committed to making a positive impact.

European Green Deal

The EU wants to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 through strict regulations for sustainability.

Paris climate agreement

Participating countries must reduce carbon emissions to keep warming below 2 degrees Celsius.

EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).

Member states should improve energy efficiency, with mandatory audits for large companies.

Sustainability Reporting

Large companies must report on social and environmental challenges, as required by the EU's Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD).

Circular economy legislation

Laws encourage circular business models, such as recycling and waste reduction.

National climate laws

Countries, such as the Netherlands, require companies to reduce carbon emissions, such as the Dutch Climate Act.

Emissions Trading Systems (ETS).

Systems such as EU ETS tax carbon emissions to encourage companies to reduce them.

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sustainability legislation and environmental management systems ISO 14001

Whatever the reason companies are working on sustainability. Sensor Partners can contribute to this issue in a variety of ways with sensor technologies. Below are some ways our products and services can help companies comply with such regulations:

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Improve energy efficiency

Companies can use sensors to monitor energy consumption in real time, allowing them to identify and address inefficiencies. This directly reduces energy consumption and costs, helping to comply with the EU's Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and lower carbon footprint.

Automation of processes

Sensors automate processes such as turning off machines or lights when inactive, resulting in reduced energy consumption and higher efficiency, in line with sustainability goals.

Monitoring of emissions

Sensor technology monitors greenhouse gas emissions, allowing companies to better assess and manage their environmental impacts. This is critical to meeting national and international climate goals, such as those of the Paris Climate Agreement.

Sustainability Report

Companies can use sensors to collect and analyze data for accurate reporting on sustainability efforts, which helps comply with reporting requirements such as the EU's Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD).

Optimizing production processes

Sensors optimize manufacturing processes by providing real-time machine and production line data. This reduces waste, increases efficiency and limits resource consumption, in line with circular economy principles.

Improve working conditions

Sensor technology improves workplace safety and health by monitoring air quality and exposure to hazardous substances. This creates a more sustainable work environment and complies with labor and health laws.

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Building inspection

Thermal cameras can reveal where a building is losing energy unnecessarily, such as heat or moisture.

A more sustainable and responsible business ISO14001

Through these and other applications, Sensor Partners' products and services can help companies not only comply with existing legislation, but also lead the way in the transition to more sustainable and responsible business practices. A great example of this is ISO 14001.

Sensor Partners aims to help companies achieve and maintain ISO 14001 certification, an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS). This standard requires organizations to implement effective measures for managing their environmental impact.

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Here are ways sensor technology can contribute:

Sensors can help companies identify and monitor their environmental impact by collecting data on factors such as energy consumption, water use, and greenhouse gas emissions. This information is essential for establishing an effective environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001.

ISO 14001 requires companies to commit to continuous improvement in their environmental performance. Sensors provide real-time monitoring and feedback, allowing companies to react immediately to inefficiencies and continually optimize their processes.

The use of sensor technology helps in early detection of potential environmental risks, such as hazardous substance spills or unusually high energy consumption. This enables companies to be proactive and manage environmental risks, a core component of ISO 14001.

Sensor technology can support companies in complying with relevant environmental legislation by monitoring compliance with limits on emissions, waste generation, and other environment-related parameters. This is essential for maintaining ISO 14001 certification.

By monitoring the consumption of resources such as water and energy, sensors can help identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. This supports ISO 14001's goal of promoting sustainable resource use.

The data collected by sensors can be used in communication with stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers and the local community, to provide transparency about a company's environmental performance. This helps build trust and can contribute to a positive corporate image, in line with the principles of ISO 14001.

By integrating sensor technologies with environmental management systems, companies can not only meet the requirements of ISO 14001, but also increase operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact and demonstrate commitment to sustainability. Sensor Partners can provide a valuable partner are in this process by providing advanced solutions tailored to the specific needs of your business.

The crucial role of sensors

Sensors play a crucial role in promoting sustainability and efficiency in industry. By using sensors, you can optimize the energy consumption of your business process, reduce maintenance costs and reduce environmental impact. But how do you tackle this? Our specialists are ready to discuss your sustainability issue. With our knowledge, total solutions and products, we help you achieve your sustainability goals.

If your company has not yet invested in sensor technologies, it may be time to consider it as part of your sustainability strategy.

Solutions for sustainability

Here you will find several solutions that can directly contribute to the sustainability of your business process. 

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Predictive maintenance

Maintenance is traditionally performed on a preventive or periodic basis. This often leads to inefficiencies and higher costs. Predictive maintenance offers a data-driven and prognostic approach, allowing maintenance to be scheduled more efficiently and minimizing unplanned downtime.
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Gas detection system

OGI gas detection cameras prevent hazards such as fires, explosions, toxic gas emissions and environmental risks by detecting leaks of invisible gases. They protect workers, prevent health problems, minimize financial losses and reduce environmental impact.
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Compressed air leaks

Compressed air is a widely used energy source used for a variety of applications, such as powering machines, operating pneumatic tools and controlling processes. Unfortunately, in many industrial environments, significant amounts of compressed air are lost due to leaks.
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Fire and fume detection

Waste fires due to fire and scalding are an urgent and growing problem affecting both the waste management industry and society at large. These fires are caused by uncontrolled heat generation and ignition of waste materials, resulting in serious damage to infrastructure, environmental pollution and safety hazards for both workers and local residents.
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Flare detection

Flare stacks are used in many industries to burn unwanted waste gases or combustible gases released from excessive pressure in equipment. Applications include oil and gas drilling, oil refineries, chemical process plants, gas distribution infrastructure and landfills. Regulations often require that the flame of a stack, or the pilot flame that the
Cleanroom monitoring

Cleanroom monitoring

A clean room is needed in various manufacturing industries. For example, for food production, to ensure safety and keep products free of bacteria, or in industries where the presence of dust or dirt could damage the final product. Overpressure is created in a clean room. This overpressure prevents "dirty
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Engine hour meter in vehicles

Most industrial vehicles have a built-in hour meter that records running hours. To perform prescribed maintenance in a timely manner, the number of running hours must be recorded regularly so that maintenance can be scheduled.
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Level monitoring

How can level monitoring contribute to making your production process more sustainable? Real-time and online monitoring of tank levels can be used by Neuron IoT sensors and provide continuous monitoring of level changes to the second and liter.
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Energy Monitoring

Energy monitoring provides organizations with detailed insights into their energy consumption. By transparently presenting and communicating this data within the organization, employees can be made aware of their energy use and its impact on costs and the environment. With energy monitoring, unconscious energy consumption is made aware. Increased awareness among employees

Machinery maintenance

Proper maintenance of industrial machinery is vital to ensure operational efficiency and avoid unnecessary costs and downtime. Doing so can result in high fines, dangerous situations and image damage.
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Sustainability with IoT sensing

Whether it is using energy more efficiently in buildings, optimizing water use in agricultural processes, or minimizing waste in production chains, IoT sensors play a crucial role.
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Sound Camera

Make sound visible with a sound camera, also called an acoustic imaging camera. Industrial companies are constantly striving for ways to work more efficiently and save energy. One of the most innovative tools that can help with this is the sound camera.
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