How AESCULAP Turned Rising Energy Costs into Sustainable Growth
When energy prices quadrupled in 2022, efficiency became a matter of survival.
At AESCULAP, this challenge sparked one of the most ambitious energy management programs in the medical technology industry, transforming compliance and cost pressure into drivers for innovation.
In this success story, Energy Manager Patrick Lochbaum shares how AESCULAP:
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Uses ISO 50001 as a tool for transparency and efficiency
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Expanded from 10 to 800+ meters monitoring electricity, heat, cooling, gas, and compressed air
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Invested €5 million in one of Baden-Württemberg’s largest geothermal projects
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Optimizes energy procurement through spot market trading and portfolio-based management
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Integrates EU directives, the Energy Efficiency Act, and #CSRD into daily operations
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Builds a culture of collaboration across 64 countries
“ISO 50001 is not just a certificate, it’s a living system that helps us prove that efficiency investments pay off,” says Lochbaum.
Watch the full interview and explore how data, leadership, and collaboration can turn compliance into competitive advantage.
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