Ëmweltberodung Lëtzebuerg (EBL)

What Ëmweltberodung Lëtzebuerg (EBL) does

Ëmweltberodung Lëtzebuerg (EBL) is a Luxembourg-registered non-profit association (a.s.b.l.) founded in 1992 that operates as the country's designated environmental advisory body for the municipal sector, with 87–88 subscribing municipalities covering approximately 95% of the national population. It is financed primarily through tiered annual subscription fees from municipalities (€500 plus €0.30 per inhabitant, capped at €5,000), enterprises and institutions (€500 plus €1 per employee, capped at €5,000), syndicates (flat €500), and individual members (€50/year), supplemented by a financial convention with the Ministry for Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development (MECDD) in place since 1994 and by secondary income from publications, workshops, and equipment rentals.

EBL's service offering spans environmental advisory, professional training and seminars, national campaigns (Ouni Pestiziden, Kleng Schrëtt, Drénkwaasser, Reewaasser, ech kafe clever, Fro däi Coiffeur), circular-economy projects (Gutt Geschier tool library, Mol Nach Emol school-material recovery, Plastic Loop), educational content (Mäin éischt Null-Offallbuch and Mäin éischt Bestëbserbuch children's books, Betti a Litti theatrical performances, Buedemkoffer soil kit), and program-administration mandates (Klimapakt support, Plan Pollinisateurs, EUCF funding advisory, and from January 2026 official coordination of the Green Events label). Delivery combines direct advisory from a small in-house coordination team with co-produced campaigns alongside partners including natur&ëmwelt, SuperDrecksKëscht, LIST, CNFPC, ANF, House of Training, SIVEC, and Youth for Climate Luxembourg. Distribution is domestic-only, channeled through the ebl.lu website, a quarterly newsletter (De Grénge Fuedem), an 8-episode Radio 100,7 series, workshops and seminars, and physical collection points for the Gutt Geschier lending service in five Luxembourg municipalities.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally minimal: a WordPress website hosted with Infomaniak, with the only proprietary digital asset being the Grénge Web certification tool (developed with Autisme Luxembourg asbl and Moloko Studio) for analyzing website environmental impact. There is no proprietary software platform, no AI/ML components, and no API surface; commercial activity is conducted via the website and direct contact. EBL is member-led (committee of eight: President Guy Spanier, Honorary President Guy Urbany, Vice-President Luc Friedrich, plus Secretary, Treasurer, and four members) and operates with approximately 5–9 core team members supplemented by an 8-person committee of municipal environmental advisors.

Name

Ëmweltberodung Lëtzebuerg (EBL)

Legal name

Ëmweltberodung Lëtzebuerg a.s.b.l.

Website

https://ebl.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ëmweltberodung Lëtzebuerg (EBL) is a Luxembourg non-profit (a.s.b.l.), founded 1992, that delivers independent environmental advisory, training, campaigns and tool-lending services to 87 subscribing municipalities covering ~95% of the population and 27 organizational members, funded by tiered subscriptions and a Ministry of Environment convention.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Advisory Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO), Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Regulatory Reference (OSHA, EPA, Risk) (EDAGAGAJ), Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO)

Keywords

• Environmental advisory services
• Municipal sustainability consulting
• Circular economy programs
• Environmental education materials
• Ecological campaign coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Luxembourg

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal & Organizational Membership Fees: Municipalities pay an annual subscription fee of €500 plus €0.30 per inhabitant (capped at €5,000). Enterprises and institutions pay €500 plus €1 per employee (capped at €5,000). Syndicates pay a flat €500. Individual members (environmental consultants, private individuals) pay €50 per year.
2. Ministry Convention Funding: Since 1994, EBL has received financial support through a convention with the Ministry for Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development (MECDD), supplementing member cotisations to support the organization's mission of fostering exchange between environmental actors primarily in the municipal sector.
3. Publications & Material Sales / Loans: EBL sells publications (books such as 'Mäin éischt Null-Offallbuch' at €8 for members/€10 for non-members, plus €2 postage; soil case studies; infographics; brochures) and lends educational materials (energy measurement kits, CO2 monitors, exhibition panels, moderation kits). Revenue from these activities is secondary to membership fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

EBL is an independent, neutral non-profit environmental advisory association (a.s.b.l.) founded in 1992, providing municipalities, organizations, and citizens in Luxembourg with environmental consulting, professional training and seminars, awareness campaigns, publications (books, brochures, infographics), and loanable educational materials (tool library, measurement kits, soil kits, exhibition panels). It coordinates national programs such as Klimapakt support, Green Events, Ouni Pestiziden, Kleng Schrëtt, Plan Pollinisateurs, and Grénge Web certification.

Product overview

Ëmweltberodung Lëtzebuerg (EBL) is an independent environmental advisory non-profit (a.s.b.l.) founded in 1992, serving 87 subscribing municipalities covering approximately 95% of Luxembourg's population. EBL operates as a multi-service environmental organization rather than a single product company, offering advisory services, professional training, educational publications, and equipment lending programs. The core offerings include: consulting and project coordination (Green Events, Klimapakt, Naturpakt, EUCF funding advisory), publications and books (environmental books like Mäin éischt Null-Offallbuch and Mäin éischt Bestëbserbuch, plus brochures and infographics), equipment lending (Gutt Geschier tool library, measurement cases, exhibitions), awareness campaigns (Kleng Schrëtt, Ouni Pestiziden, Drénkwaasser), and educational workshops (philosophy sessions, plastic recycling, performances). The organization functions as an intermediary between public authorities and private actors, coordinating environmental networks and initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grénge Web: Initiative for sustainable digitalization, helping organizations make their websites more environmentally friendly
• Gutt Geschier
• Ouni Pestiziden
• Klimapakt
• Plan Pollinisateurs
• Mäin éischt Null-Offallbuch
• Green Events
• Plastic Loop
• Mol nach Emol

Products and services

• EBL Membership Subscriptions Annual subscription memberships available to municipalities (€500 + €0.30/inhabitant, capped at €5,000), enterprises and institutions (€500 + €1/employee, capped at €5,000), syndicates (€500 flat), and individual members such as environmental advisors and private individuals (€50/year).
• Klimapakt Support Services Advisory and training support for Luxembourg municipalities participating in the national Klimapakt (Climate Pact) program, providing trainings, practical exchanges, and project coordination on climate protection.
• Green Events Coordination Official coordination and labeling service for sustainable events in Luxembourg, supporting event organizers with waste reduction, local purchasing, renewable energy, and sustainable mobility.
• EUCF Luxembourg Funding Advisory Advisory support helping Luxembourg municipalities and syndicates access European City Facility grants up to €60,000 to finance climate and energy projects.
• Plan Pollinisateurs National action plan for the preservation of pollinator insects coordinated with the Ministry of Environment, supporting habitat preservation and creation in Luxembourg.
• Grénge Web Certification Certification program offering organizations an online analysis of their website's environmental impact (energy consumption) and the issuance of a 'Grénge Web' certification logo for compliant websites, alongside eco-design training.
• Gutt Geschier Tool Lending Library Free tool lending library enabling citizens and associations to borrow DIY and gardening tools at collection points in Esch-sur-Alzette, Sanem, Mersch, Differdange, and Strassen, supporting circular economy in the community.
• Miesskoffer (Measurement Cases) Lending service for educational measurement equipment including energy meters, CO2 air quality monitors, ventilation models, and multi-functional measurement devices, available to member municipalities and schools.
• Buedemkoffer (Der lebendige Boden Soil Kit) Pedagogical kit with interactive fresco and observation tools for exploring soil ecosystems in schools, available for loan at €50/week for members and €150/week for non-members plus €75 deposit.
• Forest and Soil Exhibition (Bësch a Buedem) Exhibition panels on environmental themes including Forest and Soil suitable for children, available for borrowing by member municipalities, schools, and associations.
• Moderatiounskoffer (Facilitation Kit) Lending kit containing materials for conducting workshops, seminars, and other professional events, available to members and organizations.
• Formatiounen & Seminairen (Training and Seminars) Professional training courses and seminars on environmental topics including sustainable digitization, circular economy, energy efficiency, climate protection, and biodiversity, delivered to municipalities, organizations, and environmental professionals.
• Mäin éischt Null-Offallbuch (Children's Book) Children's environmental book (A5, 52 pages) teaching waste reduction, recycling, and avoidance, sold at €8 for EBL members and €10 for non-members plus €2 postage.
• Mäin éischt Bestëbbserbuch (Children's Book) Children's book featuring Betti and Litti characters teaching children about pollinators and the importance of protecting insects.
• Betti a Litti Theatrical Performance Interactive theatrical performance based on the Null-Offallbuch for school classes, teaching waste avoidance through storytelling and video mapping. Costs €600 for the first performance and €550 for a second on the same day; designed for approximately 20 children per show.
• Plastic Loop Atelier Workshop Hands-on plastic recycling workshop for children teaching circular economy concepts through plastic shredding and remolding activities. Costs €640 per class plus €420 preparation/transport.
• Gedankefloss Philosophy Sessions Philosophical discussion sessions bringing people together to reflect on important environmental questions, suitable for schools and all ages.
• Wuerzelwierk Farm Workshop Awareness workshop on sustainable agriculture and food production, taking students to the Fromburger Haff farm.
• Akaf Plus Sustainable Procurement Guide Sustainable procurement guide helping municipalities make environmentally responsible purchasing decisions for paper, cleaning products, office equipment, and lighting.
• Ecoquartier Planning Tool Digital planning tool for integrating sustainable criteria into municipal development plans, covering water management, waste, nature protection, energy, and mobility.
• Ouni Pestiziden Campaign National campaign promoting pesticide-free practices in municipalities, gardens, and public spaces, providing information on environmentally friendly alternatives, coordinated with approximately 20 Luxembourg partner organizations.
• Kleng Schrëtt Awareness Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 87 municipalities representing approximately 95% of Luxembourg's population are EBL subscribers, providing near-complete geographic coverage of the country.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• SuperDrecksKëscht (SDK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SuperDrecksKëscht and EBL co-coordinate the Green Events project, which labels particularly sustainable events in Luxembourg. EBL took over as official coordinator of the project from January 2026, with SuperDrecksKëscht continuing its long-standing involvement. Together they provide free professional advisory services and practical tips to event organizers on waste avoidance, local purchasing, renewable energy, and sustainable mobility.
• Ministère de l'Environnement, du Climat et de la Biodiversité (MECDD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Ministry for Environment, Climate and Biodiversity is the primary government sponsor of EBL through a financial convention (since 1994) and is the overseeing body of the Green Events project. EBL acts as the official coordinator of Green Events under the Ministry's mandate to expand support for sustainable events in both the public and private sectors.
• LIST (Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023LIST collaborated with EBL to organize the conference 'Vers une (dé)construction plus circulaire' (November 2023), bringing together renowned experts and innovative actors from the construction sector. LIST provides scientific expertise and research backing to EBL's circular economy initiatives.
• House of Training / Chambre de Commerce LuxembourgsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2023House of Training (associated with the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce) co-organized the eco-design web training with EBL in September 2023. EBL contributed its Grénge Web expertise to the training program, which included a Fresque du Numérique workshop and practical eco-design exercises. Participants could receive the Grénge Web label upon completion.
• natur&ëmweltsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023EBL partnered with natur&ëmwelt to host the 'Betti a Litti spille mam Dreck' interactive theatrical performance at the 'Fest vun der Natur' (Nature Festival) organized by natur&ëmwelt at Kockelscheier. The performance is based on EBL's 'Mäin éischt Null-Offallbuch' and targets children with themes of waste avoidance.
• SIVEC, SDK, Fondatioun Kraizbierg & Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse CharlottesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The 'Mol nach Emol' (Paint Again Once More) project is a circular economy initiative for school materials, run by EBL in collaboration with SIVEC, SDK, Fondatioun Kraizbierg, and the Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte. The project collects unused school materials and redistributes them to school classes for free, preventing reusable items from being discarded.
• natur&ëmwelt & Youth for Climate LuxembourgkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2020EBL runs the 'Kleng Schrëtt' (Small Steps) awareness program in cooperation with natur&ëmwelt and Youth for Climate Luxembourg. The program delivers bi-monthly themed environmental content (infographics, challenges, social media posts) to municipalities and citizens, focusing on small daily actions for environmental protection.
• CNFPC (Centre national de formation professionnelle continue)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020CNFPC partners with EBL to deliver professional training courses for municipal employees and decision-makers on topics including circular economy for municipalities, sustainable digitization, energy-efficient data processing, and climate protection. EBL contributes content and expertise to CNFPC's catalog of continuing professional development courses.
• Autisme Luxembourg asbl & Moloko StudiosupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020EBL partnered with Autisme Luxembourg asbl and Moloko Studio to develop the 'Grénge Web' (Green Web) initiative, which provides Luxembourg organizations with tools to make their websites more environmentally friendly and obtain a certification logo. The partnership leverages Autisme Luxembourg's expertise and Moloko Studio's technical and design capabilities.
• Ouni Pestiziden Campaign Partners (approx. 20 organizations)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The 'Ouni Pestiziden' (Without Pesticides) campaign is supported by approximately 20 Luxembourg environmental organizations. EBL serves as the coordinator of this campaign, which aims to raise public awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides on nature and health, and to promote alternative maintenance methods for public and private areas. The campaign includes working groups on pesticide-free plant production and naturalistic gardening.
• Administration de la nature et des forêts (ANF / Naturverwaltung)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994The Nature Administration works with EBL on the Green Events project and co-produces publications such as the brochure on invasive neophyte plants in Luxembourg. ANF is the national body responsible for nature conservation and forests.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SuperDrecksKëscht: Luxembourg's national waste prevention and resource management advisory body, co-coordinating the Green Events project with EBL since 2019. Directly comparable as a member-funded, government-conventioned environmental advisory non-profit serving Luxembourg municipalities and citizens.
• natur&ëmwelt: Luxembourg's largest nature and environmental protection NGO, co-organizer of Kleng Schrëtt with EBL and partner on multiple campaigns. Directly comparable as a membership-based environmental advocacy organization running campaigns, events, and educational programs in Luxembourg.
• Klima-Bündnis (Climate Alliance): European network of municipalities for climate action, active across DACH and Benelux regions. Comparable to EBL as a membership-based organization providing climate advisory, training, and coordination services to municipal governments.
• Oekozenter Pafendall: Luxembourg-based sustainability center providing environmental advice, training, and project coordination to municipalities and citizens. Closely comparable to EBL as a national-level non-profit sustainability hub offering advisory, training, and publications.
• Mouvement Ecologique: Major Luxembourg environmental advocacy NGO active in policy debate, member mobilization, and public campaigns. Comparable to EBL as a civil-society environmental organization influencing national environmental policy through membership and awareness work.
• Energy Cities: European association of local governments driving the energy transition, providing policy, advisory, and peer-learning support to member cities. Comparable to EBL as a municipal-focused energy/climate advisory membership organization with similar member-services business model.

Regional players

• MyEnergy Luxembourg: Luxembourg national information center for energy efficiency and renewable energy, providing advisory and campaigns. Comparable to EBL as a government-mandated energy/environmental advisory body targeting citizens and municipalities in Luxembourg, though with narrower energy focus.

Others

• Administration de la nature et des forêts (ANF): Luxembourg national administration for nature conservation and forests, long-standing EBL partner on Green Events and publications. Related as the public-sector counterpart providing regulatory and conservation programs that EBL's advisory work complements.

Broad incumbents

• ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability: Global network of 2,500+ local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Comparable to EBL as a municipal-facing sustainability membership and advisory organization, but operating at global scale with broader mandate.
• European Environment Agency (EEA): EU agency providing independent environmental information and assessments to policymakers and the public. Loosely comparable to EBL's environmental knowledge-broker role, though operating at EU-wide policy level rather than municipal services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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