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With Arqum aktuell, we inform our project partners once a quarter about current developments in environmental law and environmental management, as well as news from Arqum.
News

The obligation to publish implementation plans (§9, EnEfG) is imminent.
Many companies are required under current law to submit implementation plans in accordance with Section 9.

Updates regarding CSRD, VSME and LkSG within the framework of the EU Omnibus Procedure
New deadlines and alternative courses of action under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

BECV expansion: Secure your CO2 compensation now
The national emissions trading scheme (BEHG) increases the costs for fossil fuels

SBTi Net-Zero Standard 2.0: More focus on implementation and transformation
With the new version of the Net-Zero standard, science

VSME becomes VS – Introduction of the Voluntary Standard and revision of the ESRS
The EU Commission adopted the delegated acts on July 3rd.

The new ISO 14001:2026 is here!
Approximately ten years after the last revision of ISO 14001

Arqum Convoy: ISO 50005 – A joint entry into simplified energy management for companies and public institutions
For organizations that deal more intensively with the topic of "energy".

Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) amendments for public institutions: Who is affected and what needs to be done?
At the end of June, the Federal Cabinet approved a new draft of the "Law".

Calculation of the greenhouse gas balance (CCF) at Wilhelma Stuttgart
In recent months, Arqum has been working at the Wilhelma Stuttgart –

New standard in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Land Sector and Removals Standard
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is considered the world's leading standard for

Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) – current requirements and suitable solutions
The Energy Efficiency Act (Act to Increase Energy Efficiency) came into force on November 18, 2023.

Current developments regarding IEDs and the 45th Federal Immission Control Ordinance (BImSchV)
A revision of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) requires the

Attention: Operating costs – The impact of CO₂ pricing under the nEHS on your company
The national emissions trading system (nEHS) has been a key instrument since 2021.

Update on the EU regulation: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Regulation (EU) 2023/956 on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Arqum wishes you a Merry Christmas
2025 was a year with many challenges for all those

Support for the pediatric oncology department of the National Cancer Institute in Kyiv
We have been donating to the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Christmas since 2011.

We recommend: Our Gold Standard compensation certificates
You want your company to contribute to international

National implementation of the CER Directive through the KRITIS umbrella law
Operators of critical infrastructure are essential for the functioning of society.

Energy efficiency in Southeast Asia: Networks for a sustainable future
Arqum supports energy efficiency network projects in Thailand and Vietnam and shows how

We Impact: Holistic sustainability management with a system
We Impact is an integrated sustainability management system developed by KATE e.

Sustainability and reporting: Our current support offer
Regulatory requirements in the area of sustainability are evolving: The

EMAS requirement under the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG): Implementation of energy management principles
Companies with a validated environmental management system according to EMAS comply with energy law requirements.

Transformation plans for companies and facilities – the EMAS environmental management system as a basis
Transformation or transition plans for companies and operational facilities are becoming increasingly important.

Environmental tip: Sustainability through repair
For the manufacture of furniture, technical equipment and other items

Calculation of a PCF for two exhibition stands at Arno Design
Over the past few months, we have supported ARNO Design in...

Revision of the IED with the introduction of an environmental management system obligation
As part of the EU Commission's Green Deal, the existing

Two more environmental consultants on the Arqum team
Our consultants Magdalena Fleischmann and Philipp Poferl have tackled the demanding

Sustainable sound insulation made from hops in our Munich office
For our Munich office, we were looking for a sustainable solution.

New search engine from the Federal Environment Agency and planned publication of a list of emission factors
The new search engine umwelt.info of the German Federal Environment Agency has been available since February 2025.

EMAS platform: Conclusion of the open pilot phase
With the completion of the three-year research project, the digital EMAS platform is launched.

Successful completion of the PartnerAfrica project in Ghana
The PartnerAfrica project, which we launched three years ago in cooperation

New EU Packaging Regulation
The new EU Packaging Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40, also known as PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Regulation))

Draft revision of ISO 14001 published
The ISO 14001:2015 standard for environmental management systems is currently being revised.

Natural facade greening: advantages, tips and more
Green facades are true all-rounders and a key element of modern green space planning.

New reporting thresholds: Amendment to the Energy Tax and Electricity Tax Transparency Ordinance (EnSTransV)
If companies receive greater relief from electricity and energy taxes in

One year of the Arqum Compliance Tool – facts, figures, news
We're celebrating one year of Arqum Compliance Tool! After a pilot phase

Research project for the further development of the CSRD reporting standards commissioned by the German Federal Environment Agency
Together with our project partners Institute for Ecological Economic Research IÖW and

Practical implementation of the CSRD reporting obligation: We asked the auditor!
The CSRD reporting obligation is a major concern for us and our cooperation partners: Currently, we are conducting

Ecosia instead of Google
Whether for private or business purposes, we all "Google" our way through the

New Building Energy Efficiency Directive: Important changes for the building sector
On May 28, 2024, the new EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2024/1275/EU or

Energy audits in Vietnam: Uncovering potential, shaping the future
As part of our two Energy Efficiency and Climate Clubs (EEC) in Thai

EMASplus becomes We Impact
Corporate sustainability management based on EMAS – that was previously

New office space in Frankfurt
Hooray, we have a new office! Our Frankfurt team

The German Training Week on energy efficiency will continue in 2024: training courses in five more countries.
We share knowledge! After the conception and successful

CSRD reporting obligation: How Arqum supports the KALLE Group on its path to sustainability reporting
The Kalle Group, a manufacturing company with around 1.500 employees

Successful EMAS validation of all Arqum locations
We want to lead by example! That's why we're already operating

Stricter legal regulations regarding the handling of halogenated hydrocarbons (F-gases, ozone)
Several stricter legal regulations regarding the handling of [unclear] will come into effect on March 11, 2024.

Switch gears: Why you should switch from car driver to e-biker
E-bikes make it possible. Commuters can effortlessly cover longer distances with more power.

New digital tools on the EMAS platform
The EMAS platform is constantly being developed further! With the new digital tools

Arqum and Terrabiota are renaturing a reed bog
In collaboration with the landscape architects of Terrabiota, we carried out a moorland restoration project at Karpfenwinkel on Lake Starnberg.

Ellen Leibing & Philipp Leinfelder in the current podcast of “38% Rethinking Cities”
How can a company implement effective environmental management? What legal challenges does it present?

Becoming an environmental consultant – Survey on the awareness and perception of the profession
The world is changing – and with it, its meaning.

Due diligence obligations along the value chain – requirements of the EU Supply Chain Directive “CSDDD”
On March 14, 2024, the EU member states decided to

New requirements of the ISO standards on climate change
An amendment to the text of important management system standards is intended to address climate change.

Draft bill to tighten the commercial waste ordinance published
The aim of the Commercial Waste Ordinance (GewAbfV) is to implement the five-step waste hierarchy (prevention,

Multi-site challenge – Implementing EMAS / ISO 50001 in companies with many locations
The new energy efficiency law requires companies with a total annual energy consumption to

The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) in practice: Arqum supports the German Federal Pension Insurance Fund on its path to EMAS.
The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund (DRV Bund) is subject to the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG).

PartnerAfrika project – an important contribution to the socio-ecological transformation of companies in Ghana
The PartnerAfrica project has existed since 2022 and is a cooperation of

Here's how to save energy when sending emails
Did you know? According to Ökotest, shipping a normal

First results from the pilot project “Climate management based on EMAS”
The concept developed by Arqum on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency for

Determination of total energy consumption in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) – Update of the BAFA information sheet
An updated version of the "Information Sheet for Determination" was published on January 31, 2024.

Climate protection funding program: Baden-Württemberg supports local businesses
Companies in Baden-Württemberg can benefit from the "Companies Make Climate Protection" funding program of the Ministry for climate protection.

Expansion of the FAQs on the Energy Saving Ordinance EnSimiMaV
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection has published questions and answers regarding Section 4 of the Energy Saving Ordinance EnSimiMaV.

Climate-friendly travel – a handbook for destinations in Europe
Our holidays are sacred to us! So that we can travel in the most climate-friendly way possible.

Arqum launches two energy efficiency and climate protection networks in Vietnam
The kick-off events took place on October 17th and 19th, 2023.

New from January 2024: Waste incineration is subject to national emissions trading.
The Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG) currently regulates the national trading of emission allowances.

Sustainable mobility – environmentally friendly travel even during train strikes
Currently, Deutsche Bahn and the train drivers' union GDL are in agreement.

Supporting the Nuremberg city administration on its path to climate neutrality
The Nuremberg city administration wants to actively advance climate protection and until

Hydraulic balancing: This is how you can save energy!
The next heating season is just around the corner! As in

Amendment to the Building Energy Act (GEG) promotes the switch to renewable energies
On September 29, 2023, the amendment to the Building Energy Act came into force.

Continuation of the PartnerAfrica project in Ghana
The PartnerAfrica project was already supported in 2022 by the Baden-Württemberg Business Association.

German-Chinese cooperation: Taicang High-Tech Zone on the path to greater energy efficiency and climate protection
On September 25, 2023, we were in Taicang from Arqum.

Importance of current supply chain legislation for companies
The current drafts of European legislation primarily show two things.

Published ESRS criteria reform the sustainability reporting obligation under CSRD.
The issue of mandatory sustainability reporting remains exciting! Or to put it another way: Now it's really getting interesting.

Arqum trains energy scouts of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Where are there potential savings within the company? What are the daily work routines like?

Initial experiences: Research project “CSRD Reporting Standards”
With the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU

GHG accounting of cultural institutions
We are currently supporting both the Federal Cultural Foundation (KSB) and

New developments in supply chain requirements
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act came into effect on January 1, 2023.

Arqum is leading new international energy efficiency training courses
Last year, as part of a pilot project, we were able to...

Germany ticket as a job ticket for employees
Do you want to make your company's business mobility more environmentally friendly? Benefits

Attention: Operating costs – The impact of CO₂ pricing under the nEHS on your company
The national emissions trading system (nEHS) has been a key instrument since 2021.

Arqum wishes you a Merry Christmas
2025 was a year with many challenges for all those

Support for the pediatric oncology department of the National Cancer Institute in Kyiv
We have been donating to the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Christmas since 2011.

Environmental tip: Sustainability through repair
For the manufacture of furniture, technical equipment and other items

Two more environmental consultants on the Arqum team
Our consultants Magdalena Fleischmann and Philipp Poferl have tackled the demanding

Sustainable sound insulation made from hops in our Munich office
For our Munich office, we were looking for a sustainable solution.

Natural facade greening: advantages, tips and more
Green facades are true all-rounders and a key element of modern green space planning.

Ecosia instead of Google
Whether for private or business purposes, we all "Google" our way through the

Switch gears: Why you should switch from car driver to e-biker
E-bikes make it possible. Commuters can effortlessly cover longer distances with more power.

Here's how to save energy when sending emails
Did you know? According to Ökotest, shipping a normal

Country focus: India and China
We offer our international services in all countries.

Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) – current requirements and suitable solutions
The Energy Efficiency Act (Act to Increase Energy Efficiency) came into force on November 18, 2023.

Current developments regarding IEDs and the 45th Federal Immission Control Ordinance (BImSchV)
A revision of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) requires the

Update on the EU regulation: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Regulation (EU) 2023/956 on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

National implementation of the CER Directive through the KRITIS umbrella law
Operators of critical infrastructure are essential for the functioning of society.

Revision of the IED with the introduction of an environmental management system obligation
As part of the EU Commission's Green Deal, the existing

New EU Packaging Regulation
The new EU Packaging Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40, also known as PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Regulation))

Draft revision of ISO 14001 published
The ISO 14001:2015 standard for environmental management systems is currently being revised.

New reporting thresholds: Amendment to the Energy Tax and Electricity Tax Transparency Ordinance (EnSTransV)
If companies receive greater relief from electricity and energy taxes in

One year of the Arqum Compliance Tool – facts, figures, news
We're celebrating one year of Arqum Compliance Tool! After a pilot phase

Practical implementation of the CSRD reporting obligation: We asked the auditor!
The CSRD reporting obligation is a major concern for us and our cooperation partners: Currently, we are conducting

New Building Energy Efficiency Directive: Important changes for the building sector
On May 28, 2024, the new EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2024/1275/EU or

Stricter legal regulations regarding the handling of halogenated hydrocarbons (F-gases, ozone)
Several stricter legal regulations regarding the handling of [unclear] will come into effect on March 11, 2024.

Due diligence obligations along the value chain – requirements of the EU Supply Chain Directive “CSDDD”
On March 14, 2024, the EU member states decided to

Draft bill to tighten the commercial waste ordinance published
The aim of the Commercial Waste Ordinance (GewAbfV) is to implement the five-step waste hierarchy (prevention,

Determination of total energy consumption in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) – Update of the BAFA information sheet
An updated version of the "Information Sheet for Determination" was published on January 31, 2024.

Expansion of the FAQs on the Energy Saving Ordinance EnSimiMaV
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection has published questions and answers regarding Section 4 of the Energy Saving Ordinance EnSimiMaV.

New from January 2024: Waste incineration is subject to national emissions trading.
The Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG) currently regulates the national trading of emission allowances.

Amendment to the Building Energy Act (GEG) promotes the switch to renewable energies
On September 29, 2023, the amendment to the Building Energy Act came into force.

Importance of current supply chain legislation for companies
The current drafts of European legislation primarily show two things.

Published ESRS criteria reform the sustainability reporting obligation under CSRD.
The issue of mandatory sustainability reporting remains exciting! Or to put it another way: Now it's really getting interesting.

New developments in supply chain requirements
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act came into effect on January 1, 2023.

Updates regarding CSRD, VSME and LkSG within the framework of the EU Omnibus Procedure
New deadlines and alternative courses of action under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

We Impact: Holistic sustainability management with a system
We Impact is an integrated sustainability management system developed by KATE e.

Sustainability and reporting: Our current support offer
Regulatory requirements in the area of sustainability are evolving: The

Research project for the further development of the CSRD reporting standards commissioned by the German Federal Environment Agency
Together with our project partners Institute for Ecological Economic Research IÖW and

Practical implementation of the CSRD reporting obligation: We asked the auditor!
The CSRD reporting obligation is a major concern for us and our cooperation partners: Currently, we are conducting

CSRD reporting obligation: How Arqum supports the KALLE Group on its path to sustainability reporting
The Kalle Group, a manufacturing company with around 1.500 employees

Arqum and Terrabiota are renaturing a reed bog
In collaboration with the landscape architects of Terrabiota, we carried out a moorland restoration project at Karpfenwinkel on Lake Starnberg.

Due diligence obligations along the value chain – requirements of the EU Supply Chain Directive “CSDDD”
On March 14, 2024, the EU member states decided to

Sustainable mobility – environmentally friendly travel even during train strikes
Currently, Deutsche Bahn and the train drivers' union GDL are in agreement.

Continuation of the PartnerAfrica project in Ghana
The PartnerAfrica project was already supported in 2022 by the Baden-Württemberg Business Association.

Importance of current supply chain legislation for companies
The current drafts of European legislation primarily show two things.

Published ESRS criteria reform the sustainability reporting obligation under CSRD.
The issue of mandatory sustainability reporting remains exciting! Or to put it another way: Now it's really getting interesting.

Initial experiences: Research project “CSRD Reporting Standards”
With the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU

New developments in supply chain requirements
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act came into effect on January 1, 2023.

Germany ticket as a job ticket for employees
Do you want to make your company's business mobility more environmentally friendly? Benefits

Exclusive presentation on sustainable supply chains in India
As part of the STUTTGART MEETS MUMBAI event, a workshop on the topic of “Sustainability as a Practice for Organisations” took place.

Arqum is conducting a pilot project for the German Federal Environment Agency
The requirements for mandatory sustainability reporting are increasing. At the same time, the need to examine the applicability of EU reporting standards to corporate practice is growing.

Arqum will set the Green Shape Standard
This is a standard for environmentally friendly outdoor products.

Coaching on sustainability management at AGAPLESION
Development of a comprehensive sustainability management system to prepare for the CSRD reporting requirements.

From environmental management to sustainability management
Environmental, social and governance – companies increasingly have to align themselves according to all three so-called ESG criteria.

Climate impact of air travel
Emissions from air travel are enormous. Therefore, aircraft manufacturers are also working on improvements.

Sustainability management system at AGAPLESION
Arqum is developing a sustainability management system in cooperation with AGAPLESION gAG.

The obligation to publish implementation plans (§9, EnEfG) is imminent.
Many companies are required under current law to submit implementation plans in accordance with Section 9.

BECV expansion: Secure your CO2 compensation now
The national emissions trading scheme (BEHG) increases the costs for fossil fuels

Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) – current requirements and suitable solutions
The Energy Efficiency Act (Act to Increase Energy Efficiency) came into force on November 18, 2023.

Energy efficiency in Southeast Asia: Networks for a sustainable future
Arqum supports energy efficiency network projects in Thailand and Vietnam and shows how

Revision of the IED with the introduction of an environmental management system obligation
As part of the EU Commission's Green Deal, the existing

New Building Energy Efficiency Directive: Important changes for the building sector
On May 28, 2024, the new EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2024/1275/EU or

Energy audits in Vietnam: Uncovering potential, shaping the future
As part of our two Energy Efficiency and Climate Clubs (EEC) in Thai

The German Training Week on energy efficiency will continue in 2024: training courses in five more countries.
We share knowledge! After the conception and successful

Multi-site challenge – Implementing EMAS / ISO 50001 in companies with many locations
The new energy efficiency law requires companies with a total annual energy consumption to

PartnerAfrika project – an important contribution to the socio-ecological transformation of companies in Ghana
The PartnerAfrica project has existed since 2022 and is a cooperation of

Here's how to save energy when sending emails
Did you know? According to Ökotest, shipping a normal

Determination of total energy consumption in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) – Update of the BAFA information sheet
An updated version of the "Information Sheet for Determination" was published on January 31, 2024.

Expansion of the FAQs on the Energy Saving Ordinance EnSimiMaV
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection has published questions and answers regarding Section 4 of the Energy Saving Ordinance EnSimiMaV.

Arqum launches two energy efficiency and climate protection networks in Vietnam
The kick-off events took place on October 17th and 19th, 2023.

New from January 2024: Waste incineration is subject to national emissions trading.
The Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG) currently regulates the national trading of emission allowances.

Amendment to the Building Energy Act (GEG) promotes the switch to renewable energies
On September 29, 2023, the amendment to the Building Energy Act came into force.

Continuation of the PartnerAfrica project in Ghana
The PartnerAfrica project was already supported in 2022 by the Baden-Württemberg Business Association.

German-Chinese cooperation: Taicang High-Tech Zone on the path to greater energy efficiency and climate protection
On September 25, 2023, we were in Taicang from Arqum.

Arqum trains energy scouts of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Where are there potential savings within the company? What are the daily work routines like?

Arqum is leading new international energy efficiency training courses
Last year, as part of a pilot project, we were able to...

Energy efficiency training weeks conducted in four countries
The German Training Weeks on energy efficiency in Kenya, Jordan, Senegal, and Nigeria in October and November were very well attended. New technologies and solutions for energy efficiency not only impressed energy managers from local industrial companies, but also local energy auditors, who took advantage of the opportunity.

Country focus: India and China
We offer our international services in all countries.

International energy and CO2 audits at Martin Bauer
Together with MB-Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Arqum conducts energy and CO2 audits at 20 locations across Europe, Asia and America.

The heating season is beginning – how warm should it be?
Efficient heating saves energy and money. This article explains how.

Development of the German Training Week – Energy Efficiency
The focus is on increasing the energy efficiency of local actors.

Arqum launches new energy efficiency project in China
The network aims to facilitate the exchange of information between companies regarding climate protection.

Arqum Convoy: ISO 50005 – A joint entry into simplified energy management for companies and public institutions
For organizations that deal more intensively with the topic of "energy".

Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) amendments for public institutions: Who is affected and what needs to be done?
At the end of June, the Federal Cabinet approved a new draft of the "Law".

EMAS requirement under the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG): Implementation of energy management principles
Companies with a validated environmental management system according to EMAS comply with energy law requirements.

Multi-site challenge – Implementing EMAS / ISO 50001 in companies with many locations
The new energy efficiency law requires companies with a total annual energy consumption to

Determination of total energy consumption in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) – Update of the BAFA information sheet
An updated version of the "Information Sheet for Determination" was published on January 31, 2024.

New from January 2024: Waste incineration is subject to national emissions trading.
The Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG) currently regulates the national trading of emission allowances.

International energy and CO2 audits at Martin Bauer
Together with MB-Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Arqum conducts energy and CO2 audits at 20 locations across Europe, Asia and America.

The heating season is beginning – how warm should it be?
Efficient heating saves energy and money. This article explains how.

Development of the German Training Week – Energy Efficiency
The focus is on increasing the energy efficiency of local actors.

Energy efficiency in Southeast Asia: Networks for a sustainable future
Arqum supports energy efficiency network projects in Thailand and Vietnam and shows how

Successful completion of the PartnerAfrica project in Ghana
The PartnerAfrica project, which we launched three years ago in cooperation

Energy audits in Vietnam: Uncovering potential, shaping the future
As part of our two Energy Efficiency and Climate Clubs (EEC) in Thai

The German Training Week on energy efficiency will continue in 2024: training courses in five more countries.
We share knowledge! After the conception and successful

PartnerAfrika project – an important contribution to the socio-ecological transformation of companies in Ghana
The PartnerAfrica project has existed since 2022 and is a cooperation of

Arqum launches two energy efficiency and climate protection networks in Vietnam
The kick-off events took place on October 17th and 19th, 2023.

Continuation of the PartnerAfrica project in Ghana
The PartnerAfrica project was already supported in 2022 by the Baden-Württemberg Business Association.

German-Chinese cooperation: Taicang High-Tech Zone on the path to greater energy efficiency and climate protection
On September 25, 2023, we were in Taicang from Arqum.

Arqum is leading new international energy efficiency training courses
Last year, as part of a pilot project, we were able to...

Exclusive presentation on sustainable supply chains in India
As part of the STUTTGART MEETS MUMBAI event, a workshop on the topic of “Sustainability as a Practice for Organisations” took place.

Energy efficiency training weeks conducted in four countries
The German Training Weeks on energy efficiency in Kenya, Jordan, Senegal, and Nigeria in October and November were very well attended. New technologies and solutions for energy efficiency not only impressed energy managers from local industrial companies, but also local energy auditors, who took advantage of the opportunity.

Services Arqum International
We at Arqum have been known to you for many years as a reliable partner in occupational safety, environmental, climate and energy management.

Country focus: India and China
We offer our international services in all countries.

Kick-off of the PartnerAfrica project in Ghana
Successful launch of the PartnerAfrica project by UBW and Arqum in Ghana.

Climate impact of air travel
Emissions from air travel are enormous. Therefore, aircraft manufacturers are also working on improvements.

International energy and CO2 audits at Martin Bauer
Together with MB-Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Arqum conducts energy and CO2 audits at 20 locations across Europe, Asia and America.

Together for sustainable development
We support you in every step on the way to your project.

Development of the German Training Week – Energy Efficiency
The focus is on increasing the energy efficiency of local actors.

PartnerAfrica project with UBW
UBW and Arqum launch a project for environmental and sustainability education in Ghanaian industry.

Arqum launches new energy efficiency project in China
The network aims to facilitate the exchange of information between companies regarding climate protection.

BECV expansion: Secure your CO2 compensation now
The national emissions trading scheme (BEHG) increases the costs for fossil fuels

SBTi Net-Zero Standard 2.0: More focus on implementation and transformation
With the new version of the Net-Zero standard, science

Calculation of the greenhouse gas balance (CCF) at Wilhelma Stuttgart
In recent months, Arqum has been working at the Wilhelma Stuttgart –

New standard in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Land Sector and Removals Standard
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is considered the world's leading standard for

Update on the EU regulation: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Regulation (EU) 2023/956 on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

We recommend: Our Gold Standard compensation certificates
You want your company to contribute to international

Calculation of a PCF for two exhibition stands at Arno Design
Over the past few months, we have supported ARNO Design in...

Natural facade greening: advantages, tips and more
Green facades are true all-rounders and a key element of modern green space planning.

Stricter legal regulations regarding the handling of halogenated hydrocarbons (F-gases, ozone)
Several stricter legal regulations regarding the handling of [unclear] will come into effect on March 11, 2024.

Arqum and Terrabiota are renaturing a reed bog
In collaboration with the landscape architects of Terrabiota, we carried out a moorland restoration project at Karpfenwinkel on Lake Starnberg.

New requirements of the ISO standards on climate change
An amendment to the text of important management system standards is intended to address climate change.

First results from the pilot project “Climate management based on EMAS”
The concept developed by Arqum on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency for

Climate protection funding program: Baden-Württemberg supports local businesses
Companies in Baden-Württemberg can benefit from the "Companies Make Climate Protection" funding program of the Ministry for climate protection.

Climate-friendly travel – a handbook for destinations in Europe
Our holidays are sacred to us! So that we can travel in the most climate-friendly way possible.

Arqum launches two energy efficiency and climate protection networks in Vietnam
The kick-off events took place on October 17th and 19th, 2023.

New from January 2024: Waste incineration is subject to national emissions trading.
The Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG) currently regulates the national trading of emission allowances.

Sustainable mobility – environmentally friendly travel even during train strikes
Currently, Deutsche Bahn and the train drivers' union GDL are in agreement.

Supporting the Nuremberg city administration on its path to climate neutrality
The Nuremberg city administration wants to actively advance climate protection and until

Hydraulic balancing: This is how you can save energy!
The next heating season is just around the corner! As in

GHG accounting of cultural institutions
We are currently supporting both the Federal Cultural Foundation (KSB) and

Augsburg companies are striving for climate neutrality
The first networking meeting of the “Blue City – Climate Pact Augsburg Economy” took place on March 09, 2023 at the Augsburg Technology Center.

Arqum supports federal authorities in the implementation of EMAS.
Environmental management systems according to EMAS offer an effective way to systematically achieve environmental protection and climate neutrality. Numerous federal agencies will be implementing environmental management systems in the coming years. Arqum will be supporting them in this process.

Greenhouse gas balance shows: Sustainable management pays off
Exciting insights for the environment and sustainability: The climate footprint of a winery

Arqum will set the Green Shape Standard
This is a standard for environmentally friendly outdoor products.

Lights out – save lives!
Due to increasing lighting in cities, light pollution is increasing rapidly.

Country focus: India and China
We offer our international services in all countries.

Climate impact of air travel
Emissions from air travel are enormous. Therefore, aircraft manufacturers are also working on improvements.

International energy and CO2 audits at Martin Bauer
Together with MB-Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Arqum conducts energy and CO2 audits at 20 locations across Europe, Asia and America.

The heating season is beginning – how warm should it be?
Efficient heating saves energy and money. This article explains how.

Preparation of climate and environmental impact assessments by the DAAD
Since March 2021, Arqum has been assisting the DAAD in creating a climate and environmental impact assessment.

An alternative to owning a car – car sharing
Car sharing is becoming increasingly important, especially in urban areas.
Climate neutrality of the federal government's cultural events in Berlin GmbH
Arqum supports and accompanies KBB in this process from environmental to climate management.

Guideline: “Greenhouse gas neutral administration”
At the beginning of 2021, the guide "The path to greenhouse gas neutral administration" was published.

Product Carbon Footprint in product development
The climate impact of two materials should be compared in order to quantify the expected emission reduction.

Pilot project: Climate footprints in cultural institutions
In November 2020, Arqum launched a pilot project on behalf of the German Federal Cultural Foundation to create climate balance sheets.

Arqum supports the federal administration in achieving climate neutrality.
Arqum supports the BMZ and the BMU in developing a valid and comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory.

Country focus: India and China
We offer our international services in all countries.

Revision of the IED with the introduction of an environmental management system obligation
As part of the EU Commission's Green Deal, the existing

Two more environmental consultants on the Arqum team
Our consultants Magdalena Fleischmann and Philipp Poferl have tackled the demanding

Sustainable sound insulation made from hops in our Munich office
For our Munich office, we were looking for a sustainable solution.

New search engine from the Federal Environment Agency and planned publication of a list of emission factors
The new search engine umwelt.info of the German Federal Environment Agency has been available since February 2025.

New EU Packaging Regulation
The new EU Packaging Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40, also known as PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Regulation))

Natural facade greening: advantages, tips and more
Green facades are true all-rounders and a key element of modern green space planning.

Ecosia instead of Google
Whether for private or business purposes, we all "Google" our way through the

New Building Energy Efficiency Directive: Important changes for the building sector
On May 28, 2024, the new EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2024/1275/EU or

EMASplus becomes We Impact
Corporate sustainability management based on EMAS – that was previously

New office space in Frankfurt
Hooray, we have a new office! Our Frankfurt team

Successful EMAS validation of all Arqum locations
We want to lead by example! That's why we're already operating

Stricter legal regulations regarding the handling of halogenated hydrocarbons (F-gases, ozone)
Several stricter legal regulations regarding the handling of [unclear] will come into effect on March 11, 2024.

Switch gears: Why you should switch from car driver to e-biker
E-bikes make it possible. Commuters can effortlessly cover longer distances with more power.

New digital tools on the EMAS platform
The EMAS platform is constantly being developed further! With the new digital tools

Ellen Leibing & Philipp Leinfelder in the current podcast of “38% Rethinking Cities”
How can a company implement effective environmental management? What legal challenges does it present?

Becoming an environmental consultant – Survey on the awareness and perception of the profession
The world is changing – and with it, its meaning.

Draft bill to tighten the commercial waste ordinance published
The aim of the Commercial Waste Ordinance (GewAbfV) is to implement the five-step waste hierarchy (prevention,

Multi-site challenge – Implementing EMAS / ISO 50001 in companies with many locations
The new energy efficiency law requires companies with a total annual energy consumption to

The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) in practice: Arqum supports the German Federal Pension Insurance Fund on its path to EMAS.
The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund (DRV Bund) is subject to the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG).

PartnerAfrika project – an important contribution to the socio-ecological transformation of companies in Ghana
The PartnerAfrica project has existed since 2022 and is a cooperation of

Here's how to save energy when sending emails
Did you know? According to Ökotest, shipping a normal

First results from the pilot project “Climate management based on EMAS”
The concept developed by Arqum on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency for

Climate-friendly travel – a handbook for destinations in Europe
Our holidays are sacred to us! So that we can travel in the most climate-friendly way possible.

New national water strategy of the Federal Government
The German Federal Government has adopted a new national water strategy.

Arqum supports federal authorities in the implementation of EMAS.
Environmental management systems according to EMAS offer an effective way to systematically achieve environmental protection and climate neutrality. Numerous federal agencies will be implementing environmental management systems in the coming years. Arqum will be supporting them in this process.

Publication of a study on environmental management
The study is titled: “Options for a nationwide implementation of environmental management systems”.

Arqum will set the Green Shape Standard
This is a standard for environmentally friendly outdoor products.

Lights out – save lives!
Due to increasing lighting in cities, light pollution is increasing rapidly.

From environmental management to sustainability management
Environmental, social and governance – companies increasingly have to align themselves according to all three so-called ESG criteria.

Country focus: India and China
We offer our international services in all countries.

Climate impact of air travel
Emissions from air travel are enormous. Therefore, aircraft manufacturers are also working on improvements.

Preparation of climate and environmental impact assessments by the DAAD
Since March 2021, Arqum has been assisting the DAAD in creating a climate and environmental impact assessment.

PartnerAfrica project with UBW
UBW and Arqum launch a project for environmental and sustainability education in Ghanaian industry.

Development of a new module: EMAS+ sustainability management
What could an attractive sustainability management system for companies look like?

Guideline: “Greenhouse gas neutral administration”
At the beginning of 2021, the guide "The path to greenhouse gas neutral administration" was published.

The new ISO 14001:2026 is here!
Approximately ten years after the last revision of ISO 14001

Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) amendments for public institutions: Who is affected and what needs to be done?
At the end of June, the Federal Cabinet approved a new draft of the "Law".

EMAS requirement under the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG): Implementation of energy management principles
Companies with a validated environmental management system according to EMAS comply with energy law requirements.

Transformation plans for companies and facilities – the EMAS environmental management system as a basis
Transformation or transition plans for companies and operational facilities are becoming increasingly important.

Revision of the IED with the introduction of an environmental management system obligation
As part of the EU Commission's Green Deal, the existing

Two more environmental consultants on the Arqum team
Our consultants Magdalena Fleischmann and Philipp Poferl have tackled the demanding

Sustainable sound insulation made from hops in our Munich office
For our Munich office, we were looking for a sustainable solution.

EMAS platform: Conclusion of the open pilot phase
With the completion of the three-year research project, the digital EMAS platform is launched.

Draft revision of ISO 14001 published
The ISO 14001:2015 standard for environmental management systems is currently being revised.

New reporting thresholds: Amendment to the Energy Tax and Electricity Tax Transparency Ordinance (EnSTransV)
If companies receive greater relief from electricity and energy taxes in

New office space in Frankfurt
Hooray, we have a new office! Our Frankfurt team

Successful EMAS validation of all Arqum locations
We want to lead by example! That's why we're already operating

New digital tools on the EMAS platform
The EMAS platform is constantly being developed further! With the new digital tools

Ellen Leibing & Philipp Leinfelder in the current podcast of “38% Rethinking Cities”
How can a company implement effective environmental management? What legal challenges does it present?

Becoming an environmental consultant – Survey on the awareness and perception of the profession
The world is changing – and with it, its meaning.

Draft bill to tighten the commercial waste ordinance published
The aim of the Commercial Waste Ordinance (GewAbfV) is to implement the five-step waste hierarchy (prevention,

Multi-site challenge – Implementing EMAS / ISO 50001 in companies with many locations
The new energy efficiency law requires companies with a total annual energy consumption to

The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) in practice: Arqum supports the German Federal Pension Insurance Fund on its path to EMAS.
The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund (DRV Bund) is subject to the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG).

First results from the pilot project “Climate management based on EMAS”
The concept developed by Arqum on behalf of the Federal Environment Agency for

New national water strategy of the Federal Government
The German Federal Government has adopted a new national water strategy.

Arqum supports federal authorities in the implementation of EMAS.
Environmental management systems according to EMAS offer an effective way to systematically achieve environmental protection and climate neutrality. Numerous federal agencies will be implementing environmental management systems in the coming years. Arqum will be supporting them in this process.

Greenhouse gas balance shows: Sustainable management pays off
Exciting insights for the environment and sustainability: The climate footprint of a winery

Publication of a study on environmental management
The study is titled: “Options for a nationwide implementation of environmental management systems”.

From environmental management to sustainability management
Environmental, social and governance – companies increasingly have to align themselves according to all three so-called ESG criteria.

Preparation of climate and environmental impact assessments by the DAAD
Since March 2021, Arqum has been assisting the DAAD in creating a climate and environmental impact assessment.

Development of a new module: EMAS+ sustainability management
What could an attractive sustainability management system for companies look like?