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\"GreenTech Solutions,\" a manufacturing company, has implemented an Energy Management System (EnMS) based on ISO 50004:2020. After a year of operation, the energy performance data reveals that while some energy-saving initiatives have been successful, the overall energy consumption reduction target has not been met. An internal audit identifies that the compressed air system is a significant energy user (SEU) with several leaks that were previously undetected. The audit team also notes that the initial energy review did not thoroughly assess the potential for waste heat recovery from the production processes. Furthermore, employee engagement in energy-saving practices is lower than expected, despite initial training sessions. Considering the principles of continual improvement within ISO 50004:2020, what should \"GreenTech Solutions\" prioritize to enhance its EnMS and improve energy performance? The company\'s leadership wants to ensure that the next steps align with the PDCA cycle and address the identified shortcomings effectively. What specific actions should they take to drive meaningful and sustained energy performance gains?
Implement a comprehensive leak detection and repair program for the compressed air system, conduct a detailed assessment of waste heat recovery potential, and launch a targeted employee engagement campaign with ongoing feedback mechanisms, followed by monitoring and verification of results.
Focus solely on the compressed air system leaks by allocating additional resources to repair them quickly and defer the waste heat recovery assessment and employee engagement initiatives to the next annual review cycle to minimize immediate costs.
Revise the energy policy to lower the energy consumption reduction target to match the current performance levels, thereby demonstrating compliance without requiring significant operational changes or additional investments.
Outsource the entire EnMS to an external consultant to conduct a complete overhaul of the system, assuming that the internal team lacks the necessary expertise to identify and address the underlying issues effectively.

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