BMU funding programme: Air-conditioning guideline
The Federal Ministry for the Environment promotes measures on refrigeration and air conditioning systems as part of the National Climate Initiative (NKI).
Greenhouse gas neutral administration
With this guide, the Federal Environment Agency offers practical assistance on the path to greenhouse gas neutrality.
Avoidance of carbon leakage
With the Fuel Emissions Trading Act, a CO2 levy on fuels placed on the market was introduced on 01.01.2021.
Climate neutrality in the supply chain
Suppliers are thus required to make their processes and products available in a climate-neutral manner.
With Arqum to climate neutrality – also with offsetting
Climate neutrality has become increasingly relevant in recent years.
PAS 2060 – Climate neutrality
PAS 2060 can be used to demonstrate both climate-neutral organisations and climate-neutral products.
With the CO2 quick check to the CO2 balance
Calculate your own CO2 balance with the Federal Environment Agency’s CO2 quick check.
Arqum supports federal administration in climate neutrality
Arqum supports the BMZ and the BMU in developing a valid and comprehensive greenhouse gas balance.
Pilot project: Climate balances in cultural institutions
In November 2020, Arqum launched a pilot project for the preparation of climate balances on behalf of the Federal Cultural Foundation.
Product Carbon Footprint in product development
The climate impact of two materials should be compared to quantify the expected emission reduction.
Current analysis of sustainability reports
Current analysis of mandatory sustainability reports shows deficits in environmental and climate reporting.
Guideline: “Greenhouse Gas Neutral Administration”
At the beginning of 2021, the guideline “The path to a greenhouse gas neutral administration” was published.
Sustainability reporting – what lies ahead for companies?
At EU level, work is currently underway on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
TA Luft 2021 finally passed after long negotiations
The newly drafted Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control (TA Luft) will come into force on 01.12.2021.
No revision of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 for the time being
ISO 14001 will remain in the 2015 version until further notice.
Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG) passed
In June, the long-awaited Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (LkSG) was passed by the Bundestag. Who is affected?
Arqum launches new energy efficiency project in China
The aim of the network is the exchange between companies on climate protection.
Development of a new module: EMAS+ Sustainability Management
What can an attractive sustainability management system for companies look like?
Climate neutrality of the Cultural Events
Arqum supports and accompanies KBB in this process from environmental to climate management.
Ordinance on the settlement of heating costs
The Ordinance on Heating Cost Settlement (HeizkostenV) 2021 came into force on 1 December 2021.
PartnerAfrica project with UBW
UBW and Arqum launch project on environmental and sustainability education in Ghanaian industry.
Sustainability management at AGAPLESION
Together with AGAPLESION gAG, Arqum is developing a sustainability management system.
Preparation of climate and environmental balances DAAD
Since March 2021, Arqum has been supporting the DAAD in the preparation of a climate and environmental balance sheet.
The heating season begins – how warm should it be?
Efficient heating saves energy and money. You can find out how in this article.
Recommendations for the design of the sustainability reporting standards
At EU level, the CSR Directive on corporate sustainability reporting is currently being revised.
Carbon Footprint of Video Streaming
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 and music leads to considerable CO2 emissions. For example, video streaming in HD quality causes large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, depending on the transmission technology. The technology used to […]
International Online Training: Water Management in Azerbaijan
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 industries, state institutions and municipal service providers. The course took place in several online seminars between mid-September 2020 and the end of October 2020. In countries such as Azerbaijan, water […]
Freight bikes for business and private use
Have you ever thought about buying a freight bicycle? – With a transport weight of up to 300 kg, the use of freight bikes is particularly attractive in an enterprise context. Find out here about funding options and various models. Traffic jams, a lack of parking spaces and noise are the main features of everyday […]
Innovations and assistance in waste legislation
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 demolition waste. The “Catalogue of packaging subject to system participation” published for 2019 provides assistance for companies as to which type of packaging is subject to registration. On 11.02.2019, the […]
Climate Protection Act Enters into Force
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 thus made binding a national climate protection target. The German Climate Change Act (KSG) is intended to ensure that A) national climate protection targets such as the 2050 Climate Protection […]
Together on the Path to Climate Management
Climate protection is arguably the greatest challenge of our time. The topic is becoming ever more prominent on the international and national political agenda. Despite this development, the climate targets adopted can only be achieved by active involvement of the private sector. More and more companies and organisations are taking up this challenge […]
Customization Options for Certifications (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 certification regulations or pointed out possibilities for adaptation. The following information has been published so far: DAU – Deutsche Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsgesellschaft für Umweltgutachter mbh (German Accreditation and Licensing Body […]
Amendment of ISO 14064 on greenhouse gas balance and verification
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 climate change is one of the key challenges of our time. Against this background, stringent balancing of greenhouse gas emissions is increasingly important for transparent reporting and implementation of climate […]
Current work on the 14002 series of standards – Participation by interested companies possible
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 of water is to be published in parallel. Recently, the benefits, scope and key points were discussed in an expert workshop of the BMU and UBA. Companies are invited to […]