Waupaca Foundry Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
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Waupaca Foundry Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Waupaca Foundry has earned notable recognition for its commitment to sustainability, with Marco Gonzalez, the company’s corporate energy manager, receiving the prestigious Energy Manager of the Year award for the Midwest from the Association of Energy Engineers. This award highlights Waupaca Foundry’s ongoing efforts to reduce energy consumption, decrease carbon emissions, and adopt sustainable practices across its operations. The foundry has been actively pursuing these goals for over two decades and has achieved significant milestones in energy efficiency and environmental performance under Gonzalez’s leadership.
Key Highlights:
- Marco Gonzalez was named Energy Manager of the Year for the Midwest by the Association of Energy Engineers.
- Waupaca Foundry has significantly advanced its energy and sustainability initiatives since 2001.
- The foundry is on a journey to become net zero, reducing Scope 1 & Scope 2 energy intensity by 21% since 2010.
- Joined key programs such as the U.S. Better Climate Challenge and Better Buildings Low Carbon Pilot program.
- Earned ISO 50001 certification for energy management at its Plant 1 foundry in 2016.
- Reduced water consumption by 70% and recycles 80% of spent foundry byproducts.
Waupaca Foundry’s sustainability initiatives have positioned the company as a leader in environmentally responsible manufacturing. With ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions and energy use, the foundry has made significant strides toward meeting regulatory requirements while enhancing efficiency. The company’s president and CEO, Mike Nikolai, emphasized that these achievements have been instrumental in reducing the foundry’s energy requirements by 22% since 2009. This progress is a direct result of the leadership provided by Gonzalez and the collaborative efforts of the environmental engineering team.
In addition to energy management, Waupaca Foundry has implemented advanced air pollution control systems at all its facilities, which have been recognized as the “best available” by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state regulatory agencies. These systems, combined with other sustainable practices, reflect the foundry’s commitment to maintaining high standards of environmental performance.
More details about Waupaca Foundry’s journey toward sustainability can be found on their website.
Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is a leading supplier of iron castings in North America, serving various industries including automotive, construction, and agriculture. With six foundries across multiple states, the company employs around 4,000 people and is dedicated to incorporating sustainable practices into its manufacturing processes.
