Landkreis Cloppenburg

What Landkreis Cloppenburg does

Landkreis Cloppenburg is a public administrative district (Landkreis / Kreisverwaltung) in Lower Saxony, Germany, operating under the Niedersächsische Kommunalverfassung and governed by Landrat Johann Wimberg and the elected Kreistag. It serves approximately 170,000 residents across 13 cities and municipalities in the Oldenburger Münsterland region, delivering legally mandated public services including building and environmental permits, social and youth services, healthcare oversight, education coordination, public safety, and economic development. The entity is funded primarily through district taxes (Kreisumlage from constituent municipalities), state and federal allocations, and program-specific grants; most citizen-facing services are free at point of use.

Its digital infrastructure comprises multiple interconnected platforms: the main citizen portal (lkclp.de) integrated with Kommune365 for online applications and Vianovis for geodata services; a dedicated climate protection microsite (klima.lkclp.de) hosting tools such as the Solarkataster (solar rooftop cadastre), Klimaschutz-Dashboard Sanierungsfahrplan (ArcGIS-based building-sector emissions tracking), and free energy and business transformation consulting; and a mobility center (mobil.lkclp.de, operated by Moobil+ via R+R IT Solutions) for cargo bike and vehicle reservations. The cargo bike rental ('Lastenesel', a Riese & Müller Load 60 Vario) is funded through the Metropolregion Nordwest Lastenradinitiative.

The district pursues an active climate and sustainability mandate under its 2021 Integrated Climate Protection Concept, targeting an 85% emissions reduction by 2045 versus a 1990 baseline. The region already produces 121% of its own electricity demand from renewables (36% wind, 22% solar, 42% biomass). Recent strategic initiatives include the 2025 Agroforstsysteme Förderung program (up to 80% subsidy, max 300,000 EUR), the 2026 'Grüne Hausnummer' energy-efficiency award co-administered with Klimaschutz- und Energieagentur Niedersachsen (KEAN), the QS-Klimaplattform for livestock CO2 accounting, and the KITA21 Niedersachsen early-education sustainability program. The entity operates without a stock listing, without traditional commercial revenue, and relies on tax-funded budgets and inter-municipal cooperation rather than a go-to-market sales motion.

Name

Landkreis Cloppenburg

Legal name

Landkreis Cloppenburg

Website

https://lkclp.de

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Landkreis Cloppenburg is a German district government in Lower Saxony administering public services for 170,000+ residents across 13 municipalities, operating digital permit, geodata, climate protection, mobility, and citizen service platforms funded through district taxes and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• District government services
• Citizen e-government portal
• Climate protection programs
• Building permit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cloppenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Landkreis Cloppenburg is a public administrative district (Landkreis) in Lower Saxony, Germany, providing legally mandated government services to approximately 170,000 residents and local businesses. Core offerings include building and environmental permits, public health oversight, social and family services, youth services, education support, transportation and traffic regulation, animal husbandry guidance, and economic development. The district also operates digital service platforms (online application portal, geodata portal, climate protection website) and runs climate protection programs including energy consulting, solar cadastre, cargo bike lending, and a mobility center.

Product overview

Landkreis Cloppenburg is a German district government (Kreisverwaltung) providing administrative services to citizens through both physical offices and digital channels. The digital offering consists of multiple interconnected platforms: the main citizen services portal (lkclp.de) integrated with Kommune365 for online applications and Vianovis for geodata services; a dedicated climate protection portal (klima.lkclp.de) offering climate action programs including solar assessment tools (Solarkataster), free cargo bike rental (Lastenesel), public EV charging station information, and free energy/business consulting services; and a mobility center (Moobil+) for vehicle and bike reservations. Key programs include the 'Grüne Hausnummer' energy efficiency award, STADTRADELN cycling campaign, KITA21 kindergarten sustainability program, and QS-Klimaplattform for agricultural CO2 calculation. The district also publishes official announcements via Amtsblatt and operates a citizen podcast 'WIR ist HIER'.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anträge Online (Online Applications Portal) Digital portal enabling citizens to submit applications and administrative requests electronically to the district government 24/7.
• Geodatenportal (Geodata Portal) Web-based geographic data portal providing access to spatial data, maps, and land-use information for the district.
• Klimaschutzportal (Climate Protection Website) Dedicated climate protection information portal providing resources, programs, and initiatives for climate action including energy advice, renewable energy support, and sustainable mobility.
• Lastenradverleih (Cargo Bike Rental) - 'Lastenesel' Free cargo bike rental service for residents, non-profit organizations, and companies in the district.
• Solarkataster (Solar Cadastre) Digital tool helping citizens and property owners assess whether their rooftops are suitable for solar installations through a 4-step evaluation process.
• Moobil+ Mobilitätszentrale (Mobility Center) Mobility center offering vehicle and cargo bike reservations, bookable online or by phone.
• Grüne Hausnummer (Green House Number Award) Award program recognizing homeowners with particularly energy-efficient and climate-friendly residential buildings, offered in cooperation with KEAN.
• Klimakoffer (Climate Suitcase) Educational kit containing experiments and demonstrations about climate change, available for loan to schools in the district.
• Transformationsberatung (Transformation Consulting for Businesses) Free transformation consulting for SMEs covering climate neutrality, energy and material efficiency, solar energy, and corporate mobility management, provided in cooperation with KEAN.
• Energieberatung (Energy Consulting) Free energy advice services for citizens including consultations on energy efficiency, heating systems, and renewable energy options.
• STADTRADELN (Cycling Campaign) Annual regional cycling campaign engaging all 23 cities and municipalities in the Oldenburger Münsterland to collectively cycle kilometers and reduce CO2 emissions.
• Senioren- und Pflegestützpunkt (Senior and Care Support Point) Specialized service point for elderly care, dementia counseling, and social services for senior residents of the district.
• QS-Klimaplattform (CO2 Footprint Calculator for Pig Farmers) CO2 footprint calculator for pig farmers enabling uniform calculation of operational carbon footprint for fattening pigs, developed by QS, Landwirtschaftskammern, Thünen Institut, and KTBL.
• Podcast 'WIR ist HIER' District podcast covering health supervision, infection protection, climate protection, and other local topics.
• KITA21 Niedersachsen Education initiative supporting kindergartens and day care providers with training, consulting, networking, and award programs for Education for Sustainable Development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Region produces 121% of its electricity from renewable sources (wind 36%, solar 22%, biomass 42%)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Klimaschutz- und Energieagentur Niedersachsen (KEAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for climate protection initiatives including the 'Grüne Hausnummer' (Green House Number) award program for energy-efficient buildings, energy consulting services, and business transformation consulting. KEAN provides expertise and resources for the district's Klimaschutzkonzept implementation.
• Landkreis VechtacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative partner in the Oldenburger Münsterland region. Both districts collaborate on climate protection campaigns including STADTRADELN, agroforestry promotion, and shared sustainability initiatives. All 23 municipalities from both districts participate in joint programs.
• Moobil+ (Mobility Operator)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal operator managing the cargo bike lending service and mobility center operations. Handles booking, service delivery, and customer support for mobility services including the Load 60 Vario cargo bike.
• Zukunft - Umwelt - Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFederal agency commissioned by BMU to administer climate protection funding and oversee the district's climate protection management program implementation.
• Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiated the climate suitcase (Klimakoffer) project for schools, developed in collaboration with schools and committed teachers. Provides ongoing materials and support for climate education.
• Oldenburger Münsterland VerbundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network providing the climate suitcase to both LK Cloppenburg and LK Vechta for use in schools, promoting climate change and sustainability education.
• Verbraucherzentrale NiedersachsenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsumer protection agency providing free energy advice consultations and online webinars referenced by the district for citizen energy saving guidance.
• QS Qualität und Sicherheit GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural quality assurance system providing the QS Climate Platform for pig farmers to calculate CO2 footprints, supporting the district's agricultural climate initiatives.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Kommune365: E-government SaaS platform whose Antragsportal is integrated by Landkreis Cloppenburg for citizen application submissions. An enabling technology provider rather than a competitor.
• Niedersächsischer Landkreistag (NLT): Association representing all 37 Lower Saxon Landkreise. The institutional umbrella through which district-level interests and best practices are coordinated — relevant for understanding inter-district benchmarking and shared service models.
• Vianovis: Geodata platform powering the district's Geodatenportal. Provides spatial/mapping infrastructure used by many German municipalities — a software partner rather than peer.
• Klimaschutz- und Energieagentur Niedersachsen (KEAN): State-level climate and energy agency that co-implements the Grüne Hausnummer award, transformation consulting, and energy efficiency programs with Landkreis Cloppenburg. A key ecosystem partner and indirect enabler of the district's climate service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Landkreis Vechta: Neighboring German Landkreis in Lower Saxony that jointly coordinates climate campaigns, STADTRADELN, agroforestry promotion, and the Oldenburger Münsterland Verbund with Landkreis Cloppenburg. Operates as a structural twin in the same regulatory framework (Niedersächsische Kommunalverfassung).
• Landkreis Osnabrück: Comparable-sized Lower Saxon district providing the same suite of public administration, building permits, climate protection, and social services. Directly comparable in mandate, scale, and population range.
• Landkreis Emsland: Lower Saxon Landkreis with similar agricultural and industrial economic base. Provides comparable building, environmental, and citizen services, with an active Klimaschutz program of its own — useful benchmark for climate policy execution.

Broad incumbents

• Stadt München: Larger German municipal authority with more mature digital service platforms, broader climate programs, and a wider portfolio of citizen services. Serves as an upper-bound benchmark for the type and depth of e-government a German public authority can offer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzG8ykLl9md-usYn7XD_GgQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Landkreis-Cloppenburg-101110559259044
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landkreis-cloppenburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/lk.cloppenburg

Compliance2 records

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Profiles9 records

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