Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Baden-Württemberg

What Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Baden-Württemberg does

The Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Baden-Württemberg is a state government ministry headquartered at Kernerplatz 9 in Stuttgart, responsible for environmental protection, climate policy, energy transition, nature conservation, flood protection, and sustainability strategy across the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It operates under Minister Thekla Walker, Staatssekretär Dr. Andre Baumann, and Ministerialdirektor Dr. Michael Münter, with a core staff of approximately 140 employees, and coordinates a network of subordinate agencies including LUBW (environmental monitoring), SAA (special waste), Stiftung Naturschutzfonds (biodiversity funding), Nationalpark Schwarzwald, and the four Regierungspräsidien (Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Freiburg, Tübingen). The ministry runs a substantial digital ecosystem anchored on um.baden-wuerttemberg.de, built on TYPO3 CMS with Matomo analytics and Friendly Captcha, climate-neutral hosting by Internet AG Global Network, and twelve affiliated sub-brands and topic portals including THE.KLIMA.LÄND, Umweltakademie, Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie, Hochwasserportal, Umweltportal, Blaues Gut, KEA-BW, Umwelttechnik BW, Zukunft Altbau, Digital.LÄND, Beteiligungsportal, and the Meine Umwelt mobile app, plus a presence on six social platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Mastodon). The business model is non-commercial: the ministry is funded by the state budget of Baden-Württemberg, delivers public services free at point of use, and derives its authority from statutory mandate rather than market differentiation. Notable technology partners include IT Baden-Württemberg (BITBW) for state IT services, ressourcenmangel GmbH for website implementation, Jaimo Solutions GmbH for the Social Wall integration using the Stage software, Friendly Captcha GmbH for bot protection, BITE GmbH for applicant management, and Cisco/Poly for video conferencing; international social platforms (Google, Meta, LinkedIn, X) operate under GDPR Article 26/28 data processing arrangements.

Name

Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Baden-Württemberg

Legal name

Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Baden-Württemberg

Website

https://um.baden-wuerttemberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Baden-Württemberg state Ministry for Environment, Climate and Energy Economy is a German government ministry headquartered in Stuttgart, responsible for environmental protection, climate policy, energy transition, nature conservation, and flood protection, serving citizens, NGOs, and municipalities across the state.

Ownership category

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Product category

Government Environmental Administration

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Policy, Planning & Regulation (BPAIAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL), Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD), Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital) (EUAHAJAM)

Keywords

• Environmental policy
• Climate protection
• Energy transition
• Nature conservation
• Flood protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Ministry for Environment, Climate and Energy Economy of Baden-Württemberg is a state government ministry that formulates and coordinates environmental, climate, and energy policy across the state. It administers funding programs for nature conservation and renewable energy, regulates environmental compliance, manages flood protection infrastructure, and provides public information services through its website and affiliated platforms. It operates subordinate agencies including LUBW, the Special Waste Agency, the Nature Conservation Foundation, Black Forest National Park, and four Regional Councils.

Product overview

Ministerium für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Baden-Württemberg operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem centered on its primary online portal (um.baden-wuerttemberg.de) supplemented by numerous specialized sub-brands and topic-specific platforms. The core offering is the ministry website providing information about environmental policy, climate protection, energy transition, and nature conservation. This is complemented by dedicated portals and initiatives including THE.KLIMA.LÄND for climate activities, Umweltakademie for environmental education, Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie for sustainability coordination, Hochwasserportal for flood management, Umweltportal for consolidated environmental data, Blaues Gut for water quality, and KEA-BW/Umwelttechnik BW for energy and environmental technology promotion. Additional services include Versorgerportal for utilities, Zukunft Altbau for building renovation, digital.LÄND for digitalization, Beteiligungsportal for citizen participation, and the Meine Umwelt mobile app. The ministry maintains active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Mastodon, and X platforms for public communication.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THE.KLIMA.LÄND: Climate initiative of Baden-Württemberg
• Umweltakademie Baden-Württemberg
• Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie Baden-Württemberg
• Hochwasserportal Baden-Württemberg
• Umweltportal Baden-Württemberg
• Umwelttechnik BW
• Zukunft Altbau
• KEA-BW

Products and services

• Umweltministerium Online-Portal
• THE.KLIMA.LÄND A state-wide initiative and digital platform for climate protection activities and sustainability efforts across Baden-Württemberg.
• Umweltakademie Baden-Württemberg The Academy for Nature and Environmental Protection Baden-Württemberg, providing education and training on environmental topics.
• Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie Baden-Württemberg The sustainability strategy platform for Baden-Württemberg, documenting and coordinating sustainability initiatives at the state level.
• Hochwasserportal Baden-Württemberg Flood risk management portal providing information about flood prevention, warning systems, and water management across Baden-Württemberg.
• Umweltportal Baden-Württemberg Environmental portal consolidating environmental data, information, and services for citizens of Baden-Württemberg.
• Versorgerportal Baden-Württemberg Utility portal providing information about energy providers, gas, water, and electricity services in Baden-Württemberg.
• Blaues Gut Water quality improvement initiative focused on enhancing water bodies and aquatic ecosystems in Baden-Württemberg.
• KEA-BW (Klimaschutz- und Energieagentur Baden-Württemberg GmbH) Climate protection and energy agency providing consulting, education, and support for energy efficiency and climate action in Baden-Württemberg.
• Umwelttechnik BW State agency for environmental technology and resource efficiency, promoting green technology and sustainable business practices.
• Zukunft Altbau Initiative focused on sustainable renovation and modernization of existing buildings in Baden-Württemberg.
• Beteiligungsportal Baden-Württemberg Citizen participation portal enabling public involvement in political decision-making processes in Baden-Württemberg.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• THE.KLIMA.LÄNDminorOthersCollaborative initiative for climate protection in Baden-Württemberg, referenced as a related online offering of the ministry
• Umweltakademie Baden-Württemberg (Akademie für Natur- und Umweltschutz)minorOthersState academy for nature and environmental protection providing education and training on environmental topics
• Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie Baden-WürttembergminorOthersSustainability strategy initiative of the state of Baden-Württemberg coordinated with the ministry
• Hochwasserportal Baden-WürttembergminorOthersFlood risk management portal providing information on flood protection and management in Baden-Württemberg
• Umweltportal Baden-WürttembergminorOthersEnvironmental portal aggregating environmental information and services for citizens
• Versorgerportal Baden-WürttembergminorOthersUtility portal for energy, gas, and water providers in Baden-Württemberg
• Blaues GutminorOthersInitiative focused on improving water bodies and aquatic environments in Baden-Württemberg
• KEA-BW (KEA Klimaschutz- und Energieagentur Baden-Württemberg GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate protection and energy agency of Baden-Württemberg providing expertise and support for climate and energy transition initiatives
• Umwelttechnik BW (Landesagentur für Umwelttechnik und Ressourceneffizienz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency for environmental technology and resource efficiency promoting environmental technology sector in Baden-Württemberg
• Zukunft AltbauminorOthersInitiative supporting energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings in Baden-Württemberg
• Digital.LÄNDminorOthersDigitalization initiative of Baden-Württemberg supporting digital transformation of public services
• Beteiligungsportal Baden-WürttembergminorOthersParticipation portal enabling citizen engagement in policy-making processes
• Stiftung Naturschutzfonds (Naturschutzfonds Baden-Württemberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature conservation foundation administering the 'Wir fördern Vielfalt' funding program for biodiversity projects, providing 1.1 million euros annually for conservation projects
• Nationalpark SchwarzwaldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlack Forest National Park administration, a directly subordinate authority of the ministry
• LUBW - Landesanstalt für Umwelt Baden-WürttembergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Institute for Environment Baden-Württemberg, a technically oriented environmental authority providing monitoring, research, and expert opinions
• SAA - Sonderabfallagentur Baden-Württemberg GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial waste agency of Baden-Württemberg managing hazardous and special waste matters
• IT Baden-Württemberg (BITBW)coreTechnology or IntegrationState IT service provider (Landesoberbehörde) operating video and communication systems for the state administration, including Matomo web analytics and hosting infrastructure

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Senatsverwaltung für Mobilität, Verkehr, Klimaschutz und Umwelt Berlin: Berlin's state senate department for mobility, transport, climate protection, and the environment. Comparable state-level administration with overlapping climate and environmental mandates, albeit combined with transport responsibilities typical of city-state governance.
• Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz: The Bavarian state ministry for environment and consumer protection, the largest comparable state-level environmental ministry in Germany. Operates under the same federal framework with a directly comparable mandate across environmental protection, climate, and energy, making it the closest structural peer to Baden-Württemberg's ministry.
• Hessisches Ministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz: Hesse's state ministry for environment, climate protection, agriculture, and consumer protection. Highly comparable in scope and structure, administering parallel environmental, climate, and energy transition programs for another major German industrial state.
• Ministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Verkehr des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen: North Rhine-Westphalia's state ministry for environment, nature conservation, and transport. Germany's most populous state runs a directly comparable environmental policy administration with parallel climate, energy, and nature conservation portfolios.
• Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Umwelt, Energie und Klimaschutz: Lower Saxony's state ministry for environment, energy, and climate protection. Directly comparable mandate covering environmental policy, energy transition, and climate protection for a large German federal state with significant industrial exposure.
• Ministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Landwirtschaft, Natur- und Verbraucherschutz Sachsen-Anhalt: Saxony-Anhalt's state ministry for climate protection, environment, agriculture, nature, and consumer protection. Another Länder ministry with the same standardized environmental and climate policy mandate, providing a peer benchmark for state-level execution.
• Thüringer Ministerium für Umwelt, Energie und Naturschutz: Thuringia's state ministry for environment, energy, and nature conservation. Operates a structurally equivalent mandate to Baden-Württemberg's ministry across the same portfolio domains, reflecting the standardized structure of German state environmental administration.

Broad incumbents

• Umweltbundesamt (UBA): Germany's federal environment agency, providing scientific support, monitoring, and technical expertise. Closely intertwined with the work of state environmental ministries in Baden-Württemberg and across all Länder, including direct monitoring partnerships.
• Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV): The federal German ministry for environment, nature conservation, nuclear safety, and consumer protection. Operates at a higher jurisdictional level with broader scope, but sets the federal framework within which Baden-Württemberg's ministry operates and is the closest structural analog in terms of mandate.
• Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN): Germany's federal agency for nature conservation, providing scientific basis and policy support for nature conservation. Directly relevant to the Ministry's nature conservation portfolio and the work of Stiftung Naturschutzfonds, including biodiversity policy coordination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UmweltBW
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@umweltministeriumbaden-wur920
• Facebookfacebook.com/UmweltministeriumBW
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ministerium-f%C3%BCr-umwelt-klima-und-energiewirtschaft
• Instagraminstagram.com/umweltministerium_bw

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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