Environmental consulting
We support companies in their environmental management (ISO 14001 / EMAS)
Whether your company wants to implement an environmental management system (EMS) according to ISO 14001 or EMAS, or already operates one , our consulting services will support you in designing your EMS in such a way that the effort and benefits are optimally balanced and improvements in environmental performance are achieved. This includes streamlined documentation, the scope and level of detail of which are aligned with the environmental relevance of your processes and the environmental legal requirements applicable to your company. We support you in the systematic assessment of environmental aspects, create your legal register, develop environmental objectives with you, and train your employees.
For existing environmental management systems, we can take over individual or all tasks of the environmental management officer, depending on requirements . These include, among other things, the evaluation of environmental data, the assessment of target achievement, the execution of internal audits, and the preparation of the management review.
Our consulting services: We ensure that your first or next EMAS or ISO 14001 certification is a success!
Our services
Your benefits
Reduction of environmentally relevant costs for energy, waste, materials
Support in implementing the new ISO 14001:2026
Approximately ten years after the last revision of ISO 14001, a new version of ISO 14001 was published on April 15, 2026, and the German version (DIN EN ISO 14001) was published in June 2026.
The basic structure of the standard has remained the same. The new ISO 14001:2026 primarily contains clarifications and minor additions to existing requirements, which certified companies now have to address.
We support you during the transition! With a gap analysis, we'll show you where action is needed and work with you to determine which measures must be implemented. Depending on your specific needs, we offer 1-3 workshops where we'll develop the necessary additions together. Feel free to contact us!
Multi-site: Implementation of environmental management systems in companies with many locations
The Energy Efficiency Act requires companies with high energy consumption to implement an environmental or energy management system. This poses significant challenges, especially for companies with multiple locations ( multi-site organizations ). To provide these companies with the best possible support, we have developed a tailored consulting concept and have already successfully implemented it on several occasions. At its core is a clear focus on the "main site." Here, general issues are centrally managed, and uniform guidelines are established for the tasks to be implemented at all locations.
Our tailored consulting concept for multi-site organizations enables affected companies to achieve a stringent and feasible path to certification.
The EMAS platform - free support for small and medium-sized enterprises
In 2022, on behalf of the German Federal Environment Agency, we developed a digital platform together with KATE eV and comundus GmbH for the simplified implementation of environmental management processes. The EMAS platform is primarily intended to provide free support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in implementing EMAS and digitally managing their EMAS processes.
Simply register on the EMAS platform to receive step-by-step instructions, task management, document templates, completed examples, and access to digital tools.
Do you have questions about the application? Feel free to contact us!
NEW: EMAS network to support EMAS implementation
Based on the EMAS platform, we will soon offer a network to support the implementation of an environmental management system according to EMAS – with group workshops and individual consultations. Participate and benefit from exchanging ideas with other companies.
Download our flyer about the new EMAS network here.
Additional information
Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
Environmental management systems help you achieve and control your short- and long-term environmental goals. A systematic approach – the so-called Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle – ensures a continuous improvement process.
Internal audits and gap analysis ISO 14001/EMAS
A key component is the regular execution of internal audits to verify the effectiveness of the management system and to identify any necessary corrective actions and potential improvement measures. Internal audits often also include compliance audits to verify legal conformity in the environmental area. For this, we utilize our instruments and tools, which have been continuously developed over many years.
In a gap analysis, we work with you to examine which components of an environmental management system are implemented in your company and which are missing. If the identified gaps are then addressed together, the essential prerequisites for successful certification are met.
To enable you to conduct internal audits independently, building audit expertise within your company is a key task. We offer in-house training courses and seminars for environmental management officers and internal auditors to achieve this.
Many of our clients also appreciate more intensive and long-term support in maintaining and further developing their environmental management system. The scope of support ranges from a reduced coaching approach to the comprehensive handling of implementation tasks by our experienced consultants.
Networks/Group Projects
Overcoming the hurdles together! The new challenges that can arise from ISO 14001/EMAS recertification and new legal requirements are easier to tackle together. Benefit from our networks and collaborations:
- ISO 14001/EMAS recertification
- Environmental management in the convoyi (Funding program of the Ministry for the Environment, Climate and Energy of Baden-Württemberg with the aim of supporting companies in the certification/validation of an environmental management system.)
- Networks in Bavaria (From January 2017, the introduction and re-certification of EMAS and ISO 14001 will be subsidized by up to 80% under the BUMAP funding program of the Bavarian Ministry of the Environment.)
Other topics covered in our environmental consultation
Your contact person for environmental management
Christian Heinrichs
Munich office
Phone: +49 0 89 1210 9940
Email: Christian Heinrichs@arqum.de
Christian Heinrichs is the managing partner and has already advised more than 250 companies of all sectors and sizes – on the introduction and certification of environmental management systems according to EMAS/ISO 14001 as well as the introduction of quality and occupational health and safety management systems.
Furthermore, he is an approved environmental verifier according to EMAS and a lead auditor at an accredited certification body for ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001.
Another focus of his work is the further development of the methodology for conducting compliance audits.
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Continuing education and training
Seminars & Webinars
- 22/10/2026
- 9.00 o'clock- 15.00 o'clock
- Ute Kessler
- online
- 22/10/2026
- 13.00 o'clock- 14.00 o'clock
- Dr. Uwe Götz, Elias Bröckl
- online, webinar
- 26/11/2026
- 10.00-16.00
- Christian Heinrichs
- online
- 03/12/2026
- 10.00 o'clock- 16.00 o'clock
- Christian Heinrichs
- online
- 08/12/2026
- 11.00 12.00-clock
- Christian Heinrichs, Hanna Hertle
- online, webinar
Current information
Environment News
Approximately ten years after the last revision of ISO 14001, on the 15th
At the end of June, the Federal Cabinet approved a new draft of the "Law to Accelerate the
Companies with a validated environmental management system according to EMAS meet the energy law requirements according to EDL-G.
Transformation or transition plans for companies and operational facilities are increasingly becoming a requirement.
As part of the EU Commission's Green Deal, the existing directive on industrial emissions was amended.
Our consultants Magdalena Fleischmann and Philipp Poferl have passed the demanding examination to become environmental auditors.
For our Munich office, we were looking for a sustainable solution for soundproofing.
With the completion of the three-year research project, the digital EMAS platform is now officially launched and
If companies take advantage of larger relief measures regarding electricity and energy taxes,
Hooray, we have a new office! Our Frankfurt team is thrilled!
We want to lead by example! That's why we've been operating a [program/initiative] since 2013.
How can a company implement effective environmental management? What legal challenges exist? Listen to the answers.
The new energy efficiency law requires companies with a total annual energy consumption of more than
The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund (DRV Bund) is required by the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) to introduce a
The concept for “climate management on” developed by Arqum on behalf of the German Federal Environment Agency
