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Strategic Partnership: BFE and CBR Join Forces to Drive Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
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CBR Sustainability Partners and BFE Institut für Energie und Umwelt have entered into a strategic partnership to provide holistic support for industrial companies and public-sector clients on their path to greater energy efficiency and sustainability
Both partners bring in-depth expertise in energy, climate, and sustainability management – including management systems such as ISO 50001 (energy), ISO 14001 and EMAS (environment), as well as corporate sustainability reporting in line with CSRD and VSME, carbon footprinting (CCF, PCF), and the development of climate strategies, transformation plans, and circular economy concepts.
Complementary strengths – delivering greater value together
The partnership is built on complementary skill sets that enable the development of innovative and implementable solutions tailored to both technical and economic realities:
- BFE specialises in energy efficiency consulting and the development of technical concepts for
cross-sectional technologies – including heating and ventilation systems, waste heat recovery
and compressed air. The company also supports clients with energy audits, cost optimisation,
and regulatory compliance, including subsidy and reporting management. - CBR brings advanced expertise in alternative energy carriers, raw materials, and carbon management,
combined with regulatory-driven technology and process development. This enables CBR to support
companies in designing and delivering complex, technology-based transformation projects.
Clients benefit from comprehensive, coordinated support across all aspects of energy costs, efficiency, climate protection and sustainability – enabling faster and more effective implementation of impactful projects.
Creating a sustainability ecosystem
Both companies are also implementation partners of osapiens, a leading software provider for sustainability and transparency solutions. The platform enables efficient data capture, analysis, and reporting across key ESG areas – including CSRD, Corporate Carbon Footprint, and EU Taxonomy alignment.
A Partnership for the Future of Energy and Climate Strategy
“With CBR, we have found a partner that perfectly complements our portfolio with strong technological capabilities. Together, we can develop more holistic and impactful solutions to help our clients remain competitive.”
“We are excited to combine BFE’s decades of experience and thousands of successfully implemented projects with our own expertise. This partnership allows us to go beyond traditional energy efficiency approaches and unlock new pathways to real emissions reduction.”
About BFE Institut für Energie und Umwelt
Founded in 1979 and part of the MVV Energie Group since 2000, BFE Institut für Energie und Umwelt is headquartered in Mannheim, with additional offices in Berlin and Hamburg. Around 80 engineers, technicians, and business experts support companies across industries with climate and energy management, audits, subsidy consulting, and the design and implementation of energy efficiency measures.
BFE has delivered over 17,000 projects to date, helping companies of all sizes save billions of kilowatt hours and thousands of tonnes of CO₂.
About CBR Sustainability Partners
CBR Sustainability Partners is an independent advisory firm based in Hamburg and Mannheim. The company supports industrial clients, technology providers, and public institutions in over 25 countries in developing and implementing sustainable energy solutions.
CBR’s interdisciplinary team combines deep technology, regulatory and market expertise – particularly in the areas of alternative fuels, raw materials, and carbon management.
