First Industry Newsletter
ECU CSE3 Newsletter
Industrial Energy Assessments
During the period from 2023 to 2024, the Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering supported North Carolina companies by providing comprehensive energy, water, and lean assessments at no cost. Thanks to federal funding, our technical teams assisted 34 companies across five sectors, including Food and Beverage, Chemical Processing and Formulas, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace Products, and Metal Fabrication. These efforts helped organizations reduce energy and water consumption while enhancing their waste reduction processes. Our center remains committed to helping companies in North Carolina achieve their sustainability goals.
Technical Course Offerings
Do you wish you had more options for on-the-job enhancement training for your employees?
We are pleased to offer the following technical courses at no cost to your company:
- Environmental Management with a Focus on ISO 14001
- Strategies for Waste Reduction in Manufacturing Facilities
- Waste Minimization in Manufacturing through Lean Practices
Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of each course.
Our qualified instructors are available to visit your facility in 2025. For more information on how to schedule these courses, please email us with your course of interest and the location of your company.
Contact us at cse3@ecu.edu
Upcoming Events
Join us for our upcoming workshop!
Start the year with an engaging workshop on January 27, 2025, focused on strategies for enhancing sustainability in the manufacturing industry. We will feature a diverse lineup of expert speakers who will provide valuable insights to help you, and your company save money and reduce waste.
Topics will include:
- Enhancing Operations through Efficiency and Energy Improvements.
- Practical Business and Financial Examples of Sustainability.
- Business Support Resources at East Carolina University.
- Environmental Audits, Inspections and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
Date and Time: January 27, 2025 (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST Time)
Location: East Carolina University; SciTech Building, Room: TBD.
Note: This is an early registration announcement. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. If you register, additional details about the venue for the event will be sent to your email soon.
Webinars
Aligning ISO 14001 Standards with ESG Goals in Manufacturing.
Join us for a webinar featuring Sandra Enciso, Senior Energy and Sustainability Project Manager from Georgia’s Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute.
Discover how ISO 14001 and the PDCA model drive sustainability in manufacturing and explore the rising importance of ESG metrics and their alignment with industry goals. Gain insights into overcoming challenges and practical solutions for effective implementation.
Date: December 3, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST.
Managing Environmental Data
Join us for a webinar featuring Myrna Pacheco, Environmental Engineer from Avient. Discover how to track and manage key metrics such as emissions, waste, and energy use to ensure compliance, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability. This session is ideal for professionals seeking to reduce their environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency.
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST.