Innovation and sustainability in focus at MAN Energy Solutions

MAN Energy Solutions is one of the world’s leading providers of large-scale industrial solutions and technologies for the energy and maritime industries. Coor’s IFM contract with MAN Energy Solutions in Denmark, which was initiated in 2018, covers cleaning of office and production facilities, property maintenance, reception and restaurant services, post handling, internal services, and advice on projects and development.

Sustainability is one of the areas where MAN Energy Solutions has enlisted the help of Coor in its development. One example is when MAN Energy Solutions asked for help to get its staff restaurants, which are operated by Coor, ecolabelled under the Nordic Swan Ecolabelling scheme. This was an ambitious project, where Coor and MAN Energy Solutions were among the first in Denmark to be certified under one of the world’s toughest ecolabelling schemes. There are many criterias to meet. For example, the restaurant must document that at least 30 per cent of the ingredients are organic, that they take a systematic approach to reducing food waste and sourcing local ingredients, and that they do not use disposable packaging. In addition, all chemicals must be Nordic Swan Ecolabelled and dosed correctly, and at least one hot vegetarian dish must be served every day.

Peter Jacobsen, Facility Manager at MAN Energy Solutions, has sustainability high on his agenda.
“As we operate in the energy sector, we are naturally keen to reduce CO2 emissions generated by the shipping industry, for example. But we are also committed to sustainability in other areas, such as reducing the carbon footprint of our restaurants. Coor helped us obtain the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and are continuously working to make our restaurants more sustainable. A restaurant with good, climate-friendly food means a lot to the people who work here and is also an important factor for attracting new employees."
Coor has also helped MAN Energy Solutions to save energy by using more sustainable solutions and products, which has resulted, for example, in the company now having its very own solar panel installation.

Flexible collaboration with an eye on the future

The new contract is based on a flexible collaboration model, which has been crucial as MAN Energy Solutions will be moving to a new head office in 2027, says Peter Jacobsen:
“Our partnership with Coor is always based on our needs, which we really appreciate. As a global manufacturing company, we can be affected by our customers fluctuations, so having a service provider that is willing and able to adapt is crucial. When we move our head office from Copenhagen to Roskilde, there will be a period of a few years when there is a particular need for flexibility, and that’s what Coor offers.”
In connection with the planned move, Coor has provided advice and inspiration on how to create a modern workplace:
“We have been on study visits to other companies and seen examples of very attractive office environments. By providing project-centred advice, Coor is clearly helping to push MAN Energy Solutions in the right direction,” Peter Jacobsen concludes.