SUSTAINABILITY IN BRANDENBURG

PRODUCING SUSTAINABLY,
STANDING OUT FROM THE COMPETITION

Many companies are already actively practicing sustainability – often without even realizing it. Sustainability starts on a small scale and is not an insurmountable hurdle. We can help you implement successful sustainability strategies in your business processes.

WFBB offers you comprehensive services and advice for your journey to climate-neutral production – from lightweight design, the bioeconomy, and modern mobility, through to energy efficiency, and the use of renewable energy. You, too, can benefit from our expertise and prepare your production for the future.

How we support your transformation

• In a face-to-face consultation, we will examine which path to sustainability would be most suitable for you.
• New materials, the bioeconomy, resource efficiency, sustainable manufacturing – whatever topic interests you, we will connect you with the right partners in the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region.
• We’ll offer you our expertise in diverse areas of sustainability: biopolymers, lightweight construction using metals and plastics, battery technologies, and energy efficiency, as well as harnessing renewable energy in production processes, the circular economy, and the use of biogenic waste materials.

Sustainable production pays off: in terms of resource and energy efficiency, greater user acceptance, and particularly in terms of the funding opportunities from the state of Brandenburg, the federal government, and the EU.

What we can do for you:

• We will advise you on selecting the right funding tools for your journey to sustainability. For example, funding is available to support research into sustainable innovations and technologies via the BIG-Digital Brandenburg Innovation Voucher and the ProFIT Brandenburg funding guidelines.
• Brandenburg offers funding financed by the Joint Task for the
  Improvement of Regional Economic Structures (GRW-G) to attract
  businesses and support investment in company expansions.
  You can also receive support for qualification measures at your
  business facilities in Brandenburg.

Your path to efficiency

• We start with an initial advice session for commercial and industrial companies. Based on this discussion, we’ll present the technical options and implementation strategies for improving energy efficiency within your business. Our goal is to reduce your energy consumption and production costs.
• We’ll advise you on introducing an energy management system based on DIN EN ISO 50001 or DIN EN ISO 50005. Together, we’ll develop concepts for using renewable energy and your transition to production based on renewable energy sources. We’ll also look at potential financial support via funding.
• We’ll support you with the legally required energy audit in line with DIN EN 16247-1 and compile information for you on energy sourcing, waste heat reduction, and industry-specific energy efficiency.
• In addition, the Energieportal Brandenburg provides you with 24/7 updates on all the energy generation plants in the state and the current status of the expansion of renewable energy in Brandenburg.

New drive concepts for sustainable mobility

• Via the Transport, Mobility and Logistics Cluster and the zukunft-aus-brandenburg.de portal, you can take part in innovative mobility projects and find new national and international contacts who are interested in future-focused mobility.
• Do you want to convert your vehicle fleet and contribute to sustainability within your business? Our Sustainable Mobility Solutions team (SAEW) will support you with the practical implementation, the necessary infrastructure, networking, and funding programs.
• Stay up to date: We keep you informed 24/7 about technical developments in sustainable mobility at the EU, federal, and state level.

Expertise on recruitment and employee qualifications

• The Brandenburg Continuing Education Guideline supports the professional development of your employees, including in the field of sustainability. We’ll give you the advice and support you need to choose the right training measures for your company. And we’ll show you how you can benefit from funding.

Leading the way with tomorrow’s sustainable technologies

• WFBB’s cluster management teams will help you network with the right scientific institutes and research facilities and other partners in the state that are committed to sustainability.
• Our zukunft-aus-brandenburg.de portal will put you in touch with the right contacts at the national and international level with the following Brandenburg clusters.

Grow sustainably with international partners

• Together with the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Berlin-Brandenburg, we can advise you on establishing international collaborations based on sustainable concepts. We’ll put you in touch with suitable partners to collaborate with on EU projects, transnational R&I projects, or with technology transfer partners to match your company’s needs.
• We’ll introduce you to the funding tools available for sustainable
  action at the international level. Take advantage of programs
  such as HORIZON Europe, the EU’s research and innovation
  funding program.