Apemeta - Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Tecnologias Ambientais

Name

Apemeta - Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Tecnologias Ambientais

Legal name

Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Tecnologias Ambientais

Website

https://apemeta.pt

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health (BPAGAGAL), Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM), Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

Keywords

• Environmental technology association
• Professional training services
• Sector advocacy services
• Technical consulting support
• Internationalization assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: APEMETA generates revenue through annual membership fees from associate companies. Members join to access benefits including seminars, workshops, training actions, specialized information dissemination, sector/company promotion, project support, and technical, legal, and management assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

APEMETA is a non-profit professional association representing environmental technology companies in Portugal. It delivers collective representation, advocacy, DGERT-certified professional training, seminars, workshops, specialized information dissemination, technical and legal consulting, project support, management support, employability support, and internationalization assistance to its member companies across water, waste, energy, air, soil, noise, and engineering consulting sectors.

Product overview

APEMETA is a professional association for environmental technology companies in Portugal, offering a portfolio of services rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include professional training programs (Formação), seminars and workshops, specialized information dissemination, technical consulting, and internationalization support. The association maintains a directory of member companies organized across seven activity areas: water and sanitation, air, energy, waste management, project/engineering/consulting, soil protection and recovery, and noise/vibrations. APEMETA also facilitates business networking through its member directory and organizes events and training calendar for the environmental technology sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APEMETA Training Programs (Formação) DGERT-certified professional training courses covering waste management, noise control, ISO 45001/OHSAS, occupational health, environmental management, soft skills, and professional development. Delivered online and in-person for member companies and external participants in Portugal's environmental sector.
• APEMETA Seminars, Workshops and Meetings Organized knowledge-sharing events for professional development in the environmental technology sector, including thematic workshops (e.g., i9 Ambiente para a Descarbonização) and regional meetings for member companies and sector stakeholders.
• Specialized Information Dissemination Specialized information services that keep members informed about environmental sector developments, legislation, regulations, and best practices through newsletters and dedicated content channels.
• Technical Support and Consulting Technical support and consulting services for member companies covering environmental technology implementation, regulatory compliance, and operational challenges.
• Internationalization Support Support services helping member companies expand into international markets through participation in trade fairs and delegations such as ECOMONDO, TECMA, and ENERH2O.
• Member Company Directory (Diretório de Associados) Public directory of APEMETA member companies organized across seven activity areas: water/sanitation, air, energy, waste, project/engineering/consulting, soil protection, and noise/vibrations. Provides visibility and networking opportunities for member companies.
• Legal Support Services (Apoio Jurídico) Legal advisory support for member companies operating in the Portuguese environmental technology sector.
• Management Support Services (Apoio à Gestão) Management advisory support to member companies covering operational, strategic, and organizational matters in the environmental technology sector.
• Project Support Services (Apoio a Projetos) Support to member companies in developing and implementing environmental technology projects, including project advisory and facilitation services.
• Employability Support Services (Apoio à Empregabilidade) Support to member companies and sector professionals in recruitment, talent development, and employability within Portugal's environmental technology sector.

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SOPINALminorOthersPartner organization listed on APEMETA's partnerships section. SOPINAL is associated with the environmental sector in Portugal.
• EnermeterminorOthersPartner organization listed on APEMETA's partnerships section. Enermeter is associated with energy metering solutions.
• LassominorOthersPartner organization listed on APEMETA's partnerships section.
• CCI Luso-Francesa (Luso-French Chamber of Commerce)minorOthersPartner organization listed on APEMETA's partnerships section. Franco-Portuguese business chamber.
• ISG (Instituto Superior de Gestão)minorOthersAPEMETA partnered with ISG for educational initiatives. Listed as partnership banner on website.
• ENERH2OminorOthersPortal partner for energy and water sector. APEMETA participates in ENERH2O 2026 and reinforces commitment to sustainability, energy transition, and sustainable water resource management.
• ECOMONDOminorOthersInternational environmental technology event. APEMETA marks presence at ECOMONDO 2026 and takes Portuguese business delegation.
• TECMA 2026minorOthersInternational environmental trade fair. APEMETA reinforces internationalization of Portuguese environmental sector at TECMA 2026.
• AMEX (Atlantic Maritime Export)minorOthersAPEMETA reinforces institutional cooperation in Bulgaria through AMEX IV program. Atlantic Maritime Export initiative.
• Ambiente Portugal PortalminorOthersAPEMETA co-manages the Ambiente Portugal portal for environmental information.
• INOJOVEM PortalminorOthersAPEMETA co-manages the INOJOVEM portal, a youth environmental initiative.
• Municipal Waste Europe (MWE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESGRA, an APEMETA member, is responsible for representing Portugal in Municipal Waste Europe (MWE), an association based in Brussels that brings together national waste management entity associations from 16 European countries and is formally involved in European Parliament and Council legislative procedures on waste matters.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Zero Waste Europe: Brussels-based network of municipalities, NGOs, and environmental organizations active in EU waste and circular economy policy. Directly comparable to APEMETA as a sector advocacy and information-dissemination body for environmental players, though operating at EU rather than national level.
• Municipal Waste Europe (MWE): Brussels-based association of national waste management entities from 16 European countries involved in EU Parliament and Council waste legislation. Direct peer to APEMETA given APEMETA member ESGRA represents Portugal in MWE, and MWE performs the same collective-representation function at EU level.
• European Environmental Bureau (EEB): Largest network of environmental citizens' organizations in Europe, providing policy advocacy and member services in the environmental sector. Comparable to APEMETA in serving as a collective voice and information hub for environmental stakeholders, though with a broader NGO/civic focus.

Regional players

• Asociación de Empresas de Energías Renovables (APPA): Spanish association of renewable energy companies providing collective representation, training, and policy advocacy. Comparable to APEMETA as a national environmental/clean-tech trade association with similar services, though focused on renewables and operating in Spain.
• Confindustria: Italian employers' federation and trade association representing manufacturing and services companies. Comparable to APEMETA as a national trade association providing collective representation, training, and internationalization services, but operating in Italy rather than Portugal.
• APEQ (Associação Portuguesa de Engenharia Química): Portuguese professional association for chemical engineering, providing training, seminars, and member services. Comparable to APEMETA as a Portugal-based sector trade association with similar service portfolio (training, technical support, advocacy), though focused on chemical rather than environmental technology.

Broad incumbents

• ISWA (International Solid Waste Association): Global waste management association representing public and private sector members across solid waste. Comparable to APEMETA as a membership organization serving waste/environmental technology firms, but operating internationally with broader scope than APEMETA's national focus.
• BusinessEurope: Leading European employers' federation representing national business and sector associations at EU level. Comparable to APEMETA as an industry umbrella organization providing collective advocacy and member services, though operating across all sectors rather than environmental tech specifically.

Others

• Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente (APA): Portuguese Environmental Agency responsible for environmental policy implementation and regulation. APEMETA is listed as engaging with APA as part of its membership/ecosystem; APA shapes the regulatory landscape that drives APEMETA member demand for compliance training and consulting.
• DGERT: Portuguese government body responsible for certifying and overseeing vocational training entities. Relevant to APEMETA as the certifier of its DGERT-certified training portfolio, making it both a regulator and ecosystem enabler for APEMETA's training revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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