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NC State Industry Extension Services can help your company reduce energy use, environmental impacts and support regulatory compliance through on-site assessments and coaching, training programs, and open enrollment courses. We can also help you create or refresh your company’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program. Improve energy efficiency and environmental best practices.

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Energy and Environmental Assessments

Energy use planning is a critical aspect of sustainable operations, and offers potential for huge significant savings, both in dollars and in natural resources.

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An Energy and Environmental Assessment helps organizations identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs and improve environmental performance while supporting long-term sustainability goals. Industry Extension Services professionals work alongside your team to evaluate facility operations, equipment, resource usage and environmental practices to uncover inefficiencies and develop practical strategies for improvement.

The assessment examines key areas such as energy usage patterns, utility consumption, compressed air systems, lighting, HVAC systems, equipment performance, waste reduction, water usage, emissions, recycling practices, and environmental compliance considerations. Our experts identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce environmental impacts and implement sustainable practices that benefit both your organization and the environment.

At the conclusion of the assessment, your organization will receive prioritized, actionable recommendations designed to reduce energy costs, optimize resource utilization, minimize waste, and strengthen environmental stewardship. The goal is to help businesses improve operational performance, meet sustainability objectives, enhance regulatory readiness and build a more resilient and cost-effective operation.

Whether your organization is pursuing sustainability initiatives, preparing for ISO 14001 or ISO 50001 implementation, or simply looking for ways to reduce costs and improve environmental performance, Industry Extension Services provides objective, confidential guidance to help you make informed decisions and achieve measurable results.

Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

ISO 50001 Energy Management
ISO 50001 Energy Management

ISO 50001 Overview training course helps organizations understand and implement an effective energy management system.

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ISO 50001 Overview

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ISO 50001 Overview training course introduces participants to energy management system principles and prepares organizations to improve energy performance, efficiency and compliance with international standards.

Participants will:

  • Understand the key requirements of ISO 50001 and energy management systems
  • Learn how to identify and monitor energy use and performance
  • Apply energy management principles to reduce costs and environmental impact
  • Strengthen compliance with regulatory and sustainability standards
  • Support continual improvement in energy efficiency and organizational performance
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of ISO 50001 requirements and energy management system principles
  • Energy planning, baseline establishment and performance measurement
  • Identifying energy risks and opportunities for improvement
  • Documentation, monitoring and reporting practices
  • Continual improvement and integration with organizational processes
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Coaching:

    Customized coaching is available.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 50001 Internal Auditor Training

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    ISO 5001 Internal Auditor training equips participants with the skills to plan, conduct and report effective audits that ensure energy management system compliance and continual improvement.

    Participants will:

  • Learn to plan, conduct and report effective internal audits
  • Understand ISO 50001 requirements and occupational health and safety management principles
  • Identify nonconformities and areas for improvement
  • Apply auditing techniques to evaluate system effectiveness
  • Support compliance, performance improvement and continual environmental improvement
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of ISO 50001 requirements and occupational health and safety management principles
  • Internal audit planning, preparation and execution
  • Audit techniques, checklists and evidence collection
  • Identifying nonconformities and reporting audit findings
  • Closing audits and supporting corrective actions and continual improvement
  • Duration:

    14-16 Hours | 2 Days

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction
    * Visit our Courses webpage for scheduled open enrollment sessions

    Recommended For:

    Health, safety and operations professionals responsible for managing workplace safety and energy management systems.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 50001 Technical Assistance

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    ISO 50001 Energy Management Technical Assistance receive expert guidance to develop, implement, and optimize their safety management system. This service helps ensure regulatory compliance, improve workplace safety and supports ongoing continual improvement initiatives.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person assistance

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 50001 Internal Audit Services

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    Hiring our team to perform your ISO 50001 Energy Management Internal Audit provides an objective, expert assessment of your safety management system. We help identify gaps, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver actionable recommendations to enhance workplace safety and drive continual improvement.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    On-site, in-person audit service

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    Environmental, Health & Safety

    ISO 14001 Environmental Management
    ISO 14001 Environmental Management

    ISO 14001 training and services help organizations build and maintain an effective environmental management system. Offerings include an overview course, internal auditor training, technical assistance and internal audit service to ensure compliance, improve environmental performance and drive continual improvement.

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    ISO 14001 Overview

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    ISO 14001 training course prepares organizations to develop and implement an effective environmental management system that meets international standards and regulatory requirements.

    Participants will:

  • Understand the key requirements of ISO 14001 and environmental management systems
  • Learn how to identify and manage environmental aspects and impacts
  • Apply risk-based thinking to improve environmental performance
  • Strengthen compliance with regulatory and sustainability requirements
  • Support continual improvement and organizational sustainability goals
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of ISO 14001 and environmental management system requirements
  • Environmental aspects, impacts and compliance obligations
  • Risk-based thinking and setting environmental objectives
  • Documentation, monitoring and performance measurement
  • Internal audits and continual improvement processes
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Coaching:

    Customized coaching is available.

    Recommended For:

    Professionals responsible for environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and managing an organization’s environmental management system.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Training

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    ISO 14001 Internal Auditor training equips participants with the skills to plan, conduct and report audits that ensure environmental management system compliance and continual improvement.

    Participants will:

  • Learn to plan, conduct and report effective internal audits
  • Understand ISO 14001 requirements and environmental management principles
  • Identify nonconformities and opportunities for improvement
  • Apply auditing techniques to assess system effectiveness
  • Support compliance, performance improvement and continual environmental improvement
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of ISO 14001 requirements and environmental management principles
  • Internal audit planning, preparation and execution
  • Audit techniques, checklists and evidence collection
  • Identifying nonconformities and reporting audit findings
  • Closing audits and supporting corrective actions and continual improvement
  • Duration:

    14-16 Hours | 2 Days

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction
    * Visit our Courses webpage for scheduled open enrollment sessions

    Recommended For:

    Professionals responsible for auditing, maintaining or improving an organization’s environmental management system.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 14001 Technical Assistance

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    ISO 14001 Technical Assistance provides expert guidance to develop, implement and optimize their environmental management system. This service helps ensure compliance, improve environmental performance and supports ongoing continual improvement efforts.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person assistance

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 14001 Internal Audit Services

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    Hiring our team to perform your ISO 14001 Internal Audit provides an expert, unbiased evaluation of your environmental management system. Our auditors help identify compliance gaps, ensure regulatory adherence, and deliver actionable recommendations to enhance environmental performance and continual improvement.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    On-site, in-person audit service

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    iso 45001 occupational health
    ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management

    ISO 45001 training and services help organizations establish and maintain an effective occupational health and safety management system. Offerings include an overview course, internal auditor training, technical assistance and internal audit support to ensure compliance, improve workplace safety, and drive continual improvement.

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    ISO 45001 Overview

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    ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety training course equips organizations to implement a robust safety management system that protects employees, ensures regulatory compliance and supports continual improvement.

    Participants will:

  • Understand the key requirements of ISO 45001 and occupational health and safety management systems
  • Learn to identify hazards and assess workplace risks
  • Apply risk-based thinking to improve safety performance
  • Strengthen compliance with regulatory and legal obligations
  • Support continual improvement and a safer work environment
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of ISO 45001 requirements and occupational health and safety management principles
  • Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures
  • Legal and regulatory compliance obligations
  • Setting objectives, monitoring performance and continual improvement
  • Internal audits and safety management system documentation practices
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Coaching:

    Customized coaching is available.

    Recommended For:

    Health, safety and operations professionals responsible for managing workplace safety and occupational health systems.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Training

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    ISO 45001 Internal Auditor training equips participants with the skills to plan, conduct, and report effective audits that ensure occupational health and safety system compliance and continual improvement.

    Participants will:

  • Learn to plan, conduct and report effective internal audits
  • Understand ISO 45001 requirements and occupational health and safety principles
  • Identify nonconformities and areas for improvement
  • Apply auditing techniques to evaluate system effectiveness
  • Support compliance, risk reduction and continual improvement in the workplace
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of ISO 45001 requirements and occupational health and safety management principles
  • Internal audit planning, preparation and execution
  • Audit techniques, checklists and evidence collection
  • Identifying nonconformities and reporting audit findings
  • Closing audits and supporting corrective actions and continual improvement
  • Duration:

    14-16 Hours | 2 Days

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)
    * Visit our Courses webpage for scheduled open enrollment sessions

    Recommended For:

    Health, safety and operations professionals responsible for managing workplace safety and occupational health systems.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 45001 Technical Assistance

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    ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Technical Assistance receive expert guidance to develop, implement, and optimize their safety management system. This service helps ensure regulatory compliance, improve workplace safety and supports ongoing continual improvement initiatives.

    Duration:

    10-12 Days

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person assistance

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 45001 Internal Audit Services

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    Hiring our team to perform your ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Internal Audit provides an objective, expert assessment of your safety management system. We help identify gaps, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver actionable recommendations to enhance workplace safety and drive continual improvement.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    On-site, in-person audit service

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

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    Going Green On-Demand Webinar

    This webinar offers practical guidance for organizations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, providing strategies, ideas and cost-effective approaches to make meaningful sustainability improvements.

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    Improving Your Organization’s Environmental Footprint

    In today’s world, customers are demanding proof of your environmental improvements more and more often. Whether you are just getting started on improving your environmental impact or you have been working on it for years, this webinar will discuss ways to move forward on your improvement goals, where to look for new ideas, and how to get the biggest bang for your buck on the projects you work on.

    Participants will:

  •  Identify ways to move forward on your improvement goals
  • Learn where to look for new ideas
  • How to get the biggest bang for your buck on the projects you work on
  • Duration:

    Less than one hour

    Format:

    On-demand, no cost, educational webinar

    Recommended For:

    Environmental professionals, green teams, sustainability champions, those responsible for meeting/reporting on environmental demands from customers

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