For many organisations, water is taken for granted. It flows from taps, cools installations, heats buildings, and supports industrial processes. Only when costs rise, systems fail, or sustainability becomes a priority does a key question emerge: are we actually using water efficiently?
According to Egbert Leiting, this question represents a major opportunity. As Technical Director at Normec Kalsbeek and Normec Aquaserva, he works every day on safe water, water conservation, and energy efficiency. “Water plays a crucial role in almost everything we do,” Egbert explains. “It’s not only essential for health and safety, but also a key medium for energy transport in buildings and industrial processes.”
Driven by that belief, it comes as no surprise that Egbert joined the ESG Change Champion community. According to Egbert, water management is one of the most underestimated elements of ESG policy. While organisations often focus on electricity or CO₂ emissions, water usage and quality have just as much impact on sustainability, operational reliability, and costs. “When you use water more intelligently, you almost automatically reduce energy consumption as well,” he says. “Less water means less heating, less pumping, and less strain on installations.”
In many organisations, attention to water starts with regulations or safety concerns, such as drinking water systems, showers, or cooling towers. But according to Egbert, the real value lies in going beyond compliance and focusing on continuous improvement. “We regularly conduct water scans for companies,” he explains. “We not only look at safety and quality, but also identify where water is lost or used unnecessarily.”
These analyses often reveal surprising opportunities, such as:
“Many organisations underestimate how much they can save without major investments,” Egbert says. “In many cases, small technical adjustments already deliver immediate results.”
In the coming year, Egbert will focus particularly on the areas where he sees significant untapped potential: water conservation in buildings and industrial environments. Through water scans and practical advice, his goal is to help organisations identify opportunities for both water and energy savings, often through targeted improvements in systems and water quality.
His message is straightforward: “Start small, but start. Gaining insight into water usage almost always reveals opportunities for sustainability, cost savings, and better system performance.”
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For Marcel, ESG isn’t a separate project or a box to tick. It’s something that should show up in everyday decisions across the organisation. The real challenge? ESG often stays too abstract. Real impact starts when you translate ambition into actions people can actually use in their daily work.
Since joining Normec Hybeta in 2019 as Fleetmanager and Training and Seminar Manager, Tatiana has developed a clear view on what ESG principals should look like in practice. “For me, ESG is not about big buzzwords or perfect concepts. It’s about awareness and small, practical improvements that make a difference over time.” Taking on the role of ESG Change Champion therefore felt like a natural step: an opportunity to turn that belief into something tangible within the organisation.
Throughout his career, Mark has successfully built and professionalised commercial organisations, driving both organic and acquisition-led growth in private equity-backed environments. His appointment marks an important step in strengthening Normec’s commercial capabilities as the group continues to expand internationally.
Bologna, Italy – May 2026 – Normec announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between its Italian medical device certification entity Ente Certificazione Macchine (ECM) and the Korea Total Healthcare Ecosystem Association (KOTHEA)
Amsterdam, 2 February 2026 – Normec announces the appointment of Mads Dehlsen Winther as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective today.
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