CASE STUDY
+17% YoY energy savings in production with an energy purchase strategy
In a volatile market, a frozen food manufacturer needed savings and cost predictability. We implemented a purchase strategy, scenarios and monitoring that reduced risk and delivered over 17% year-on-year savings.
Result
Over 17% YoY savings through energy purchase optimisation.
Industry
Manufacturing (frozen food)
Result
• purchase strategy
• cost model
• monitoring
• tools & reporting
• cost model
• monitoring
• tools & reporting
Goal
Reduce energy procurement costs in 2023–2025 and limit exposure to further price volatility.
Challenges
01
Securing stable energy prices despite rising market volatility.
02
Optimising the budget while meeting operational needs.
03
Maintaining effective hedging from 2023 onwards.
04
Implementing monitoring and fast reporting without adding workload to the team.
What we did
Hedging rules & procurement model: we defined when and how to hedge prices (futures + spot) and in what proportions.
Cost model & simulations: we built a monthly cost model to support budget control and spend planning.
Procurement strategy: we implemented a long-term energy procurement strategy.
Ongoing monitoring: we tracked positions and key market indicators to react to changing conditions.
Tools rollout: we implemented tools to monitor procurement execution and strategy status.
Results
Budget stability
Monthly simulations and ongoing monitoring improved spend planning and budget predictability.
Savings
The implemented energy procurement strategy delivered over 17% year-on-year savings.
Risk reduction
Clear decision rules and regular monitoring reduced exposure to price volatility.
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procurement situation
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Concrete — we define where we can realistically help
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