International Cooperation & Collaboration

Our international collaboration supports companies and partners in increasing energy efficiency and thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions, for example through energy efficiency networks in Thailand and Vietnam. Arqum undertakes a variety of tasks to ensure the successful implementation of such projects.

Our international projects range from small capacity-building projects and develoPPP initiatives to larger contracts with various donor organizations. Below, we present some of our ongoing projects. We would be happy to discuss your individual project ideas with you!

Current projects

PartnerAfrika - a project for the socio-ecological transformation of companies in Ghana

We conceived the PartnerAfrika project in 2022 and launched it in cooperation with the interest group Unternehmer Baden-Württemberg (UBW), sequa gGmbH , the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi and the business association Association of Ghana Industries (AGI).

The goals of the PartnerAfrica project are:

Promoting the transfer of knowledge on sustainability and energy efficiency topics in companies through training and joint cluster meetings,
Raising awareness of sustainable economic practices and improving the education of KNUST students through a special course program on energy efficiency and environmental management,
the networking of university and students with industry through the awarding of internships (paid via the project),
Improved job opportunities for KNUST students, as well as more know-how and well-trained specialists for companies.

German Training Week - international energy efficiency training in various countries of the Global South

The German Training Week (GTW) was conceived by Arqum and, following a successful pilot phase in 2022, was included in the portfolio of the project development program of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).

The goal of GTW is to raise awareness among local businesses about energy efficiency and energy management. The training sessions are led by local experts who work alongside our team to tailor the training to specific local conditions. To date, we have conducted GTW in the following countries: Kenya, Jordan, Senegal, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Vietnam, Cambodia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Bangladesh.

Implementation of energy efficiency in Chinese industrial parks

Implementation of energy efficiency and management consulting for 22 industrial and public companies within the framework of the China Network (Climate Protection Network in China)
Arqum facilitated technology and knowledge transfer workshops for these companies and provided capacity development for the local partners.
Arqum developed a long-term strategy for local public partners to build modern service structures in energy and climate protection consulting.

Energy efficiency and climate protection networks in Vietnam

The energy efficiency and climate protection networks in Ho Chi Minh City and Thai Nguyen Province are building on the success of the Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Networks initiative in Germany and adapting the concept to the local conditions in Vietnam.

The aim of these networks, moderated and managed by Arqum, is to promote awareness of energy efficiency and climate protection, to establish a continuous transfer of knowledge, and to identify and implement meaningful energy efficiency measures.

Completed Projects

Guides & Publications

Energy Efficiency Assessments in China

ÖKOPROFIT Wisebaden 2022/2023

Contact

Philipp Poferl
Munich office
Phone: +49(0) 89-1210 9940
Email: philipp.poferl@arqum.de

Philipp Poferl is a certified environmental auditor and, as authorized signatory and Head of International, is responsible for the strategic development and operational implementation of Arqum's international activities. He oversees international projects in the areas of resource efficiency, energy efficiency, and climate protection management.

In addition, as a senior project manager, he advises companies of different sizes and industries on the introduction, further development and maintenance of environmental, energy, quality and occupational health and safety management systems.

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References

International customer projects

International cooperation

Conducting training and providing practical support to suppliers in Mexico in implementing measures for environmental and resource protection.

International cooperation

Conducting online training courses for energy consultants and companies in Vietnam, Bangladesh, India and Nepal to identify energy saving opportunities in participating businesses and to promote the exchange of experience and know-how transfer using a network approach.

International consulting

Support in initiating and implementing energy efficiency networks in Jordan. Development of energy efficiency measures at participating companies, as well as promotion of the exchange of experience and know-how transfer on the network platform.

International cooperation

Conducting online training courses on water and wastewater management for companies in Azerbaijan in cooperation with the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce, in order to raise awareness of the sustainable use of the resource water and to be able to implement effective measures for resource conservation.