U.S. CEEM Looks to Grow in 2012

As 2011 drew to a close the members of U.S. CEEM’s Executive Committee (EC) reviewed the year’s accomplishments and developed priorities for the coming year. Among the most immediate initiatives put forth will be to recruit new members to bolster the capabilities and representation of the organization. After an evaluation of the current membership and its organizational structure, U.S. CEEM has developed some parameters in order to determine how best to grow a robust, diverse organization.

Recruitment Priorities US CEEM

The current U.S. CEEM membership is similar in size and scope to the original steering committee that was created to advise on the development of Superior Energy Performance (SEP) and related materials such as the ISO 50001 standard. The membership prominently features the chemicals industry, but also includes companies involved in transportation equipment, metal fabrication, non-metallic mineral products, and computer/electronic equipment.

The EC recognizes that U.S. CEEM will benefit from broader representation across all sectors and scales of manufacturing to effectively articulate industry’s full perspective on energy efficiency. The EC aims to secure strength and diversity of membership to effectively implement the Council’s mission. Some key sectors that were identified for outreach include food processing, paper/forest products, petroleum refining, cement, and steel. Manufacturers of customized process equipment (“OEM”) to industry are also eligible to join. However, CEEM delegates must directly represent the manufacturing operations of such companies, rather than the service side of the business. In addition, CEEM is looking for regional diversity, with manufacturing representation from across the U.S.

Prospects for Growth

Beginning in 2012, the EC plans to work with U.S. CEEM’s membership to develop a strategic recruitment plan. At present, the U.S. CEEM is targeting a membership of between thirty and forty manufacturing representatives to coincide with the official launch of SEP.

In addition to the criteria listed above, U.S. CEEM will seek companies that have displayed leadership in energy management to strengthen the credibility and technical expertise. Companies with experience in implementing SEP are very desirable, in order to to increase expertise about the practical application of the program.

U.S. CEEM plans to finalize its recruitment analysis and develop its recruitment strategy before undertaking formal outreach efforts.