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In collaboration with the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan), Arqum organized an online training course on water and wastewater management for companies from various
From September to the end of November 2020, Arqum will conduct a broadly based online training course on energy efficiency for companies in India, Nepal,
Video transmission using fiber optics almost 50 times more efficient than via UMTS Many people are not aware that surfing the Internet and streaming movies
Bavarian companies wanted for pilot project. Apply now! Since 2015, non-SME companies have been obliged to prove an energy audit according to DIN EN 16247.
Have you ever thought about buying a freight bicycle? – With a transport weight of up to 300 kg, the use of freight bikes is
The new LAGA leaflet defines the scope of application, requirements and documentation obligations of the GewAbfV for commercial municipal waste as well as construction and
UBA Workshop at Fraport AG in Frankfurt am Main – Participation for interested companies possible More and more companies are opting for climate management and
We at Arqum would like to provide a brief look at how the entire staff is taking efforts to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
In reaction to the restrictions on social and economic life due to the 2019-2020 coronavirus pandemic, the accreditation bodies DAU and DAkkS have adapted their
Climate protection is arguably the greatest challenge of our time. The topic is becoming ever more prominent on the international and national political agenda.
The new German Climate Protection Act (Bundes-Klimaschutzgesetz) entered into force on 18 December 2019. As the first government in the world, the German government has
The amendments to ISO 14064 have been published successively since 2018. Read more about the most important changes here. Combating and restricting the effects of
The first part of ISO 14002-1 is to be published by the beginning of 2020. In autumn this year, ISO 14002-2 on the environmental topic
The new Energy Collection Act (EnSaG) entails changes to the EEG, KWKG and EnWG. An important change, which is likely to affect many companies, is
The next cycle of energy audits is in full swing. Many companies affected by the energy audit requirement will have to complete the repeat audit
Zum ersten Mal wurde im Rahmen der Deutsch-Chinesischen Energiepartnerschaft der “Sino – German Energy Efficiency Cooperations Projects Award 2018“ verliehen. Dabei wurden fünf Leuchtturmprojekte
“Zero Waste Netzwerk” zur Vermeidung von Einwegkunststoff Alleine in Deutschland fallen jährlich pro Kopf durchschnittlich mehr als 30 kg Kunststoffverpackungsabfälle an. Auch das Auftreten
Research projects for the development of a systematic procedure for the gradual introduction of SMEs into an energy management system Energy management systems are
Looking back: Conference on “Sustainable Business Management for the Agenda 2030 – Business Contribution to the Global Sustainability Goals” on 9th November 2018 at the
Initial successes for “climate-neutral BMZ 2020” In December 2017, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) initiated the project “climate-neutral BMZ 2020”. Since
The National Action Plan (NAP) for Economic Matters and Human Rights of the German Federal Government In 2016, the German Federal Government adopted the
The BMU/UBA Conference on “Sustainable Business Management for the Agenda 2030 – Business Contribution to the Global Sustainability Goals” On November 9th 2018,
The New ISO 50001:2018 After the revision of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, ISO 50001 has now also been reviewed. Here too, there will
Operational Mobility Management Freiburg The working group “Umweltfreundlich zum Betrieb” (Environmentally-friendly (commuting) to work) was launched in Freiburg in 1991. This working group is
Development of a Climate Protection Strategy – DZ BANK Group In autumn 2016, Arqum was commissioned by the DZ BANK Group to support the
Regional “Superfood” – Sustainable Alternatives to Açai, Chia, Goji and Co. Exotic “super foods” are very much in vogue. The business with exciting sounding
Energy audit: Only little time expenditure for Arqum customers Most of the companies will be up for the second energy audit in 2019/2020. On
The EU Data Protection Regulation As from 25. May 2018, the European Data Protection Regulation replaces the EU Data Protection Directive from 1995 and
Current Status of the Revision of ISO 50001 After the revision of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, ISO 50001:2011 has now been in revision
Packaging regulation superseded by a new law: VerpackG : The new packaging law (VerpackG) will enter into force on 1st January 2019 and replace
Sustainability criteria for financial Investments: More and more people want to avoid their money being invested in companies from the oil and coal
Pilot project for the introduction of a step-by-step energy management for small and medium-sized Enterprises: For large companies, energy management systems (EnMS) are already
ISO 19011 – Revision of the guideline for the implementation of Audits: All important standards for management systems require the implementation of internal audits.
Climate Protection Project “ECOHOTEL Peru” Successfully Launched Over the next two years Arqum is conducting – together with avanti GreenSoftware GmbH and Nessus Hoteles
Publication of the standard for occupational health and safety management systems is expected for March 2018! After the first draft standard of ISO 45001
Cooking with a microwave – yes please! Opinion is divided on the issue of microwaves – devil’s device or a useful everyday helper? There
From ECOPROFIT to Sustainability Management – 2. CSR Training Program in Hanover Successfully Completed: At the request of the participating companies from the ECOPROFIT-Network
Restriction of changeover period for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015: All certificates issued in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 lose their validity
The introduction of a multi-site process for EMAS – companies wanted for a pilot project: The EU Commission is currently preparing an adaptation of
Building energy certificates from 2007 lose their validity in 2017: Since 2007, the German Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) has required an energy certificate for
ISO 20400:2017 – Standard for Sustainable Procurement: The International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) published for the first time an international standard for sustainable procurement
ISO 50003 – now it’s getting serious: As from October, the new ISO 50003 (Energy Management Systems – Requirements for Authorities Auditing and Certifying
Save resources with ECOPROFIT at the Oktoberfest: https://www.arqum.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ÖP_Wiesn.jpg In the anniversary year celebrating twenty years of ECOPROFIT Munich, a further 23 funfair operators, stands and
Making Value Chains more Sustainable – Continental and Arqum Complete Joint Project with Mexican Suppliers with Great Success: The improvement of cooperation with suppliers
Amendments to the Annexes I to III of the EMAS Regulation which came into Force on 18. September: After the amendment of the ISO
UFOPLAN-research project, “Development of a systematic procedure for the gradual introduction of an Energy Management system (EnMS) for SMEs using the example of selected industries”:
New Regulation for Emission Protection: 42. BImSchV – Regulation on Evaporative Cooling Systems, Cooling Towers and Wet Separators: The regulation on evaporative cooling systems,
New regulation for Waste Officers published – Requirements on specialist knowledge will be extended:: The “Second regulation on the further development of legal waste
The amendment of the EMAS regulation – Changes to content and deadlines at a glance: Triggered by the amendment of the ISO 14001:2015, the
Raising awareness for environmental issues – No sure-fire-success: Long-lasting improvements in environmental protection will only happen if as many people as possible change their
New requirements on companies claiming tax benefits for energy and electricity tax: Many businesses take advantage of energy and electricity tax benefits such as
The industry has achieved savings targets – Peak balancing will also be granted in full in 2017: Since 2013, “peak balancing” on the power
CSR Reporting Obligations – Law Now in Force: On 9th March the German parliament passed the draft bill on CSR reporting obligations. The most
Currently you can register for following ECOPROFIT projects: Hochtaunus 2018 Frankfurt 2018 Mühldorf/Rosenheim 2017/2018 ECOPROFIT Energie Hannover, in cooperation with enercity Hannover 2017/2018 https://www.arqum.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ÖP-Startseite-372×237.jpg
We take it you already have a certified environmental management system and need practical advice on implementing the ISO 14001:2015 innovations? You are perhaps planning
In this webinar we inform you about the basics of corporate social responsibility (CSR), the first steps towards sustainability management and whether your company might
Change of address and closing of offices during holiday season: Starting January 9, 2017, the Munich office will be located at Leonrodstrasse 54, 80636
Sustainability and CSR reporting obligation: Government draft for the implementation of the CSR directive is available!: On 21.09.2016, the Federal German government submitted the
Model projects for climate protection in companies: Munich companies develop innovative approaches: Advancing climate protection through innovative approaches! This is the content of “model
Increase of energy efficiency in municipal facilities: Attractive funding program of the Federal Office of Economic Affairs and Export Control: In municipal facilities there
bw!Sankey: Program for generating energy and material flow diagrams for companies registered in Baden-Wuerttemberg: Determination of potentials in energy and resource efficiency can be
The radiator thermostat: The underrated measure when it comes to energy-saving: What do the lines actually mean on a radiator thermostat valve? What is
Funding program of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) for heating optimization: Up to 30% off the costs for pump replacement and
The CHP Act 2017 – An insight into the new privileging regulations – by courtesy of PwC: In August 2016, the German legislature and
Flexible mobility – environmentally-friendly travel, even during train strikes: Whoever was affected by the railway strike during the last few weeks has certainly thought about
Energy audit obligation as per Energy Services Act – Review by BAFA: Immediately after the expiry of the deadline on 5.12.2015, the BAFA (Federal Office
Closing event for energy-efficiency network Munich – upper Bavaria: On 30th June 2016, Hirschvogel Umformtechnik Gmbh in Denklingen hosted the closing event of the energy
Back to the Sunday roast – Ecological aspects of meat consumption There is much discussion about meat consumption and its negative consequences in the media
Organizations that have introduced a management system according to EMAS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 50001 are required through internal audits to review the
Managers and supervisors are usually responsible for compliance with the health and safety at work and environmental requirements in your area, without this having to
You are responsible for hazardous materials in your plant? You need practical tips and training plans for the implementation of the CLP Regulation? You want
You are responsible for the disposal of waste within your company? You want to make sure that all legal requirements are met? You would like
The seminar is aimed at those businesses considering certification according to ISO 50001, or those who have already implemented it. What requirements does the standard
More stringent requirements and new guide lines for ISO 50001 – Improvement of energy efficiency is a binding requirement – Assistance with the implementation: Up
Legislators are requiring more and more that companies improve energy efficiency and introduce energy management systems. This is particularly true of the Act Concerning the
CSR directive requires large companies to disclose non-financial information: The EU directive 2014/95/EU (so-called CSR-directive) must be implemented into German law by 6th December of
Duty of disclosure: Companies must report specific tax benefits relating to energy and electricity to the main customs office: The new “regulation on implementation of
Environmental stewardship in the supply chain – VAUDE und Arqum unterstützen Unternehmen in Asien beim betrieblichen Umweltschutz: Ein Ziel der Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie von VAUDE ist es,
Extended inspection obligations placed on refrigerating systems – Transitional period ends on 1 January 2017: The amended EU fluorinated greenhouse gases regulation entered into force
Despite considerable energy reserves, the economically strongest and most populous country in Africa is faced with major challenges in utilising energy in a sustained manner.
Since the beginning of this year, a legal commitment for large companies to undertake an energy audit has been in place. The date which the
Mexico: Kick-off for the “Learning Energy Management Network” – Training of energy auditors: The pilot network was developed jointly by the Mexican Energy-Efficiency Authority (CONUEE)
Hydraulic balance – also for your home? Is it worthwhile carrying out hydraulic balancing for a flat or a detached house? The heat check allows
The revision of ISO 14001 was published on Sept. 15, 2015. Publication of ISO 9001 is to follow on Sept. 23, 2015. German translations are
Googling, downloading, streaming, chatting, gaming and saving information are indispensable in our lives. But how much energy do we consume for all of this exactly?
ECOfit – Last few spots for corporations and institutions in Baden-Württemberg : The core topics of ECOfit are the improvement of the company environmental and
Meet with energy audit obligation by network participation – effects on the cut-off date 05.12.2015: The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (German BAFA)
First proposals for the implementation of the European CSR Directive in German law have been published: In April of this year, the Federal Ministry of
Implementing an environmental management system with ECOfit – Environmental management in convoy: The basics of an environmental management system are implemented by the participation in
Energy audit obligation for large companies: BAFA (Federal Office of Economics and Export Control) bulletin allows only few exceptions: On 22nd April 2015, the amended
Financial support for energy management systems from BAFA – more companies are eligible for support in the future: The German Federal Office of Economics and
Arqum is official training partner of the German Sustainability Code (DNK) in 2015 – DNK as an instrument for the implementation of the CSR directive
The revision of ISO 14001 is in the final phase. At the end of April, the competent ISO expert panel adopted the ”Final Draft International
Expiration of the GHS transitional period for hazardous substances on 1st June 2015: The identification in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of the
Introducing the new consultation program ÖKOPROFIT-Energie: The new program was drawn up in 2014 on the initiative of the city of Munich and is an
A new mobile phone every two years – that is now normal. So what do we do with the roughly 70 million mobile phones gathering
In the context of SME sector development in Sri Lanka (a project of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ)), Arqum was commissioned to support
Renewable Sources of Energy Act (“EEG”) special equalisation scheme: Deadline extension for energy-intensive companies–obligation to install officially calibrated meters by 31 March 2015: On 11
UFOPLAN research project “Amendment of EMAS III regulation – Development of German positions”: In the context of the UFOPLAN research project “Amendment of EMAS III
The federal government and 18 trade associations and organizations, including the BDI, DIHK and HDE, have agreed to ensure the development of 500 new corporate
