Corporate Network Energy & Climate
Anchoring climate protection in companies is a complex task. Workflows, processes and structures need to be rethought and technologies implemented. At the same time, there are many opportunities, e.g. cost savings through efficiency gains, greater independence from energy prices and funding opportunities.
Together with the city of Ludwigsburg, we want to support companies in this task.
The Energy & Climate corporate network was launched in 2019, initially as the Ludwigsburg Climate Alliance corporate network. The aim is to network, exchange ideas and provide companies with information on climate protection. Companies from the district of Ludwigsburg from any sector and of any size can take part in the meetings, with one company each acting as a guest and initiator. Previous topics have included sustainable procurement, climate-friendly construction and PV electricity for businesses. Participation is free of charge.
Benefits for members of the business network
- Exchange of knowledge and experience at eye level:
At the meetings, you can exchange ideas in a protected atmosphere - Stay on track through regular meetings:
In the company network, you will find like-minded people who will motivate you time and time again - Reduce research and decision-making costs:
You learn from other companies and save valuable time - Publicly effective presentation of your commitment:
Do good and talk about it? We make your best practices in the area of climate protection visible - Information on funding programs, energy law and co:
Insight through input from experts
Here to register for our mailing list and to all current and past meetings.
If you have any questions, please contact Inge Günsel or Anke Riedel (City of Ludwigsburg).
Kick-off event: Artificial intelligence as a lever for climate protection
It's not just the name that is changing - the Ludwigsburg Climate Alliance Business Network will become the Energy & Climate Business Network - companies from the entire district of Ludwigsburg will also be able to take part in the events in future.
Together with the City of Ludwigsburg, we invite you to the kick-off event of the Corporate Network Energy & Climate .
When? Tuesday, May 12 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Where? Ludwigsburg District Office, large conference room, Hindenburgstraße 40, 71638 Ludwigsburg
Participation is free of charge. Catering will be provided.
Click here to register.
Topic
The energy transition places high demands on meeting the growing demand for energy and avoiding negative effects on the climate. In recent years, artificial intelligence has established itself as a powerful tool. But what potential does AI actually have? How can companies use it in a targeted manner to use energy and resources more efficiently? And what role do digitalization, available data and AutoML play in this?
Program
- Welcome
- Presentation of the Energy & Climate Business Network
- Presentation by Katharina Strecker, research associate in the field of machine learning and AI at the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW): "AI for the energy transition, energy efficiency and climate protection"
- World Café: Get to know each other, share ideas, change perspectives
- Closing & open exchange
Climate fit BW
Klimafit BW is a funding programme of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector that offers companies of all sectors and sizes as well as other organizations a low-threshold introduction to the topic of climate protection and energy saving.
The district joined the project in 2021 and the 3rd round started in November 2024. The Ludwigsburg District Office is the project sponsor and link between the participating companies and the ministry.
Joint workshops are held to draw up a greenhouse gas balance sheet and derive emission reduction measures. Support is provided by expert environmental and energy consultants.
The project runs for approx. 9 months and ends with the award of the "Klimafit BW-Unternehmen" (Climate-Fit BW Company) certificate.
You can find out more about the project at www.klimafit-bw.de and here.
If you are interested in the project, please contact us. We are always looking for companies that are interested in getting involved.
Climate fit BW 2024/25
Kick-off meeting at the Huober company in Erdmannhausen, November 2024
These companies took part in the 3rd round:
- HUOBER BREZEL GmbH & Co, Erdmannhausen
- Abfallverwertungsgesellschaft des Landkreises Ludwigsburg mbH (AVL), Ludwigsburg
- Eugen Mayer GmbH & Co. KG, Kirchheim am Neckar
- Kleeblatt Pflegeheime gGmbH, Ludwigsburg
- Staiger GmbH & Co. KG, Erligheim
Flyer for the closing event
Closing event of the 2024/25 convoy on 4.11.2025
The final event of this year's convoy in the Klimafit BW project took place on November 4 at 5 p.m. in the district administration office (Hindenburgstr. 40) as part of the Spätlingsmarkt. After welcoming speeches by Head of Department Wolfgang Bechtle and Ministerial Director Dr. Michael Münter as well as a project review with a presentation of successful CO₂-saving measures, the certificates were awarded to the participating companies. There was also time for networking.
Participating company representatives at the award ceremony in the Kreishaus
These companies were involved in the 2nd round of the project:
- Karl Stein & Söhne, Freiberg
- Wüstenrot Haus- und Städtebau, Ludwigsburg
- Mercedes Benz AMG, Affalterbach
- Karlshöhe Foundation, Ludwigsburg
- Colordruck Baiersbronn, guest from the district of Freudenstadt
These companies took part in the 1st round:
- Blühendes Barock Gartenschau Ludwigsburg GmbH, Ludwigsburg
- Hünersdorff GmbH, Ludwigsburg
- Karawane Reisen GmbH & Co. KG, Ludwigsburg
- Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Bietigheim-Bissingen
- Stadtwerke Ludwigsburg-Kornwestheim GmbH, Ludwigsburg
- Seitz GmbH, Ludwigsburg
- Psychotherapeutic Center Kitzberg-Klinik GmbH & Co. KG, Bad Mergentheim (as a guest)
Energy consulting for companies
Many companies have unrecognized potential to save energy or use it more efficiently, for example through sophisticated concepts for space and process heating or waste heat.
The Ludwigsburg District Energy Agency LEA offers initial energy consultations for companies, which are financed by the Ludwigsburg district.
In the initial energy consultation, you receive a rough assessment of your company's current energy situation. Based on this, the LEA team will show you possible steps you can take to use energy more efficiently in your company and make sensible use of available subsidies.
You can find more information here and in the flyer below.
Network: Climate initiative for energy-efficient management (KEW)
The LEA supports your company on the path to greater energy efficiency - for sustainable business. From 01.08.2025 to 31.07.2028, the LEA, in cooperation with the Initiative for Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Networks (IEEKN), is launching the Climate Initiative for Energy Efficient Business (KEW) network for companies in the district of Ludwigsburg and beyond.
Interested parties can apply now and benefit from the regional expertise of the LEA. Participating companies attend network meetings three times a year, receive individual advice and valuable technical contributions. Become a member now and save energy costs in the long term.
You can find more information here.
