In this bonus episode of Rethinking EHS, host Angelique Dickson (President, Inogen Alliance) is joined by Mariarosaria Galiotti and Sofiane Kessouar from Baden Consulting (Switzerland) to explore a real-world energy resilience case study involving a multinational organisation operating in Switzerland. The discussion examines how large energy consumers must navigate Swiss regulatory requirements while identifying practical opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Time Stamps
- 00:00:00 – Introduction to the Swiss energy resilience case study
- 00:01:11 – Defining large energy consumers in Switzerland
- 00:02:13 – Legal obligations for energy efficiency and emissions reduction
- 00:02:31 – Regulatory compliance pathways and available options
- 00:03:31 – Choosing the most appropriate compliance strategy
- 00:04:09 – Single-site versus multi-site considerations
- 00:04:54 – Understanding Switzerland’s cantonal structure
- 00:05:22 – Local regulations and sustainable construction leadership
- 00:05:55 – Introduction to LEED certification
- 00:06:31 – Benefits of green building standards
- 00:07:06 – Key LEED certification categories
- 00:07:39 – Lower operating costs and environmental benefits
- 00:07:57 – Reflections on local expertise and real-world case studies
- 00:08:06 – Closing remarks and the value of global collaboration
Guest Quotes
Mariarosaria Gagliotti:
“By meeting the definition of a large energy consumer, the company is obligated to take action, implementing reasonable measures to optimise energy consumption.”
Sofiane Kessouar:
“The LEED certification provides a framework for designing, constructing and operating highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings.”