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🔧 Technical Update from Cleopa GmbH 🔧 The DIN DKE SPEC 99100 standard has now been published, and Cleopa has been a contributing partner in the development of this implementation guideline, working alongside industrial organizations, research institutions, and official bodies. 📘 Requirements for Data Attributes of the Battery Passport provides a clear framework for implementing the European Battery Regulation ahead of the 2027 deadline. This standard defines the essential data attributes required for a battery passport, including: 🔋 General battery and manufacturer details  🧪 Composition and material information  📊 Performance and durability metrics  🌍 Conditions related to raw material extraction  🌱 Battery carbon footprint data Cleopa has consistently participated in DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. standardization work over the years, recognizing its value in shaping actionable and relevant guidelines for industry. Joining these collaborative efforts enables us to support the growth of European industries, particularly SMEs, while driving innovation in sustainability and digitalization. The view of the European tech and industrial sector – the leading players as well as SMEs – has been our focus at Cleopa. We want to be part of building a sustainable, circular, digital, and competitive environment in Europe and also globally. Our clients and partners are in global business and for them, sustainability, digitalization, and data-driven growth are key factors. This Battery Regulation-related guideline also supports these objectives. This focus is deeply embedded in Cleopa’s strategy, and it has been our CEO Pauliina Harrivaara´s focus during her participation to this working group. We extend our thanks to the leaders of this DIN work and other expert co-authors for their significant input and good collaboration:  Nico Kimpel DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. Torsten Freund BASF   Dr. Lisa Risch & Dr. Johannes Simböck acatech – Deutsche Akademie der Technikwissenschaften Michael Hofmann cdmm GmbH common data management   Nikolai D’Agostino Circulor Patrick Zank VDE Joana Kleine Jäger Achim Teuber Systemiq Ltd. David Villamil SEW Eurodrive Gernot Boege FIWARE Thomas Dittrich Stephan Fertig Panasonic Thomas Knothe Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK Sven Jantzen Umicore Hannes Schneider TWAICE And of course Battery Pass and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) ⬇️ Find the publication from Battery Pass pages 📸 Image courtesy of the Battery Pass, the coordinator of the initiative

🔋🍃 Developing a new sustainable, safe, and competitive battery prototype with a focus on European value chain requires: Dedicated Researchers with access to equipped laboratories in: 👩🏼🔬Advanced Materials & Chemistry ⚡️Renewable Energy ♻️Battery Recycling Expertise in 📊 🇪🇺LCA & Social LCA along with the latest EU regulations Strong Industrial Connections including continuous dialogue & co-innovation with: researchers product development design teams and most importantly with leading industrial players—from project start to product launch 🤝 🇪🇸🇫🇷🇮🇹🇩🇪 This was the focus in Berlin where us Cleopans were honored to host our partners from the 2Boss prototype project for 2 full days of hard work followed by nights out in the city 🌃 Cleopa GmbH team, Laura Martinez Garcia Bianca Olschewski Pauliina Harrivaara Christiana Panteli, were there to present communication and dissemination updates alongside with industrial market insights, while also providing a selected introduction to the excellence of German gastronomy 🍻 ❄️ Perfect Grande Finale ❄️ To celebrate our genius and innovative partners, we “ordered” some snow ⛄ to ensure just the right atmosphere and visual experience in the beautiful city of 🐻Berlin🌨️ 🙏 Thank you Pascale Chenevier Michael Carboni Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives CEA Grenoble Jordi Jacas Biendicho andreu cabot HAO LI IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya Giulia Pezzin Elisa Accorsi gian andrea blengini Politecnico di Torino

As you know, at Cleopa, we had the pleasure of organizing and hosting the 7th eUMaP workshop, bringing together leading experts to present and discuss about digital solutions like #AI powered platforms, secure #data exchanges, satellite data applications, advanced waste management methodologies, and much more! ✨ 🚀 A big shout out to our team - Christiana Panteli, Laura Martinez Garcia & Pauliina Harrivaara for making it happen! 📢 Now, the eUMaP project has released its latest press release, covering key insights from the workshop. So, why you should click below and check it out? Because this workshop wasn't just about discussions - it was about real #innovations driving #smartcities and #sustainability. If you're interested in the future of digital transformation, trust us, this is a must-read! 😉: https://lnkd.in/dWFRukAJ

🔋 Competitive and Sustainable European Material Value Chain – Our Experts and partners in the 2BoSS Project LCA Provide Insights into Making This Possible! 🔍 As industries push for high-performance materials and a truly sustainable European value chain, the 2BoSS project has taken a data-driven approach to making this a reality. A cutting-edge Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has been conducted to ensure reliable datasets, reducing uncertainties and enabling impactful industrial new innovation that combine sustainability & circularity, digitalization and competitiveness. 🚀 Politecnico di Torino, led by top LCA experts Giulia Pezzin, Elisa Accorsi, Isabella Bianco, and gian andrea blengini, has lead the analysis, delivering a comprehensive Life Cycle Inventory (LCI). This data is critical for optimizing material choices and ensuring sustainable, high-quality products. 🏭 Cleopa GmbH has brought industrial expertise to the table, interacting directly with key industry players from chemical industry, recycling experts, advanced materials, automotive and mobile working machines to define the most optimal material needs —balancing sustainability, performance, and European production. Experts like Laura Martinez Garcia and Pauliina Harrivaara have played a pivotal role in ensuring a "Made in Europe" supply chain that meets circular, engineering and business demands. Shout out also to other partners joining the work andreu cabot Jordi Jacas Biendicho Paulina R. Martínez-Alanis Pascale Chenevier Michael Cabot Marie Moneuse Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives& CEA Grenoble IREC - Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya 🔎 Want to see how our work is shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and materials? Stay tuned and follow the project #EngineeringExcellence #Industry4_0 #LCA #Sustainability #LifeCycleAssessment #MadeInEurope #Cleopa #2BoSS

A few weeks ago, we announced the study ‘Enhancing Smart Readiness of Buildings: Bridging the Knowledge Gap to European Citizens’, officially published in the International Journal of Sustainable Energy! 👇🏼Authored by Smart Square Project partners - including us at Cleopa - this research explores how to advance #smartbuilding readiness for a more #sustainable future ♻️🏙️.

Research alert!🚨: new publication from the Smart Square Project is out, and we are proud to be among the contributing authors! This new research, titled "Advancing building intelligence: Developing and implementing standardized Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) on-site audit procedure" builds upon the earlier work "Enhancing smart readiness of buildings: Bridging the knowledge gap to European citizens". While the first one laid the foundation for raising awareness about #SRI, this study takes a significant step forward by developing a comprehensive methodology for conducting SRI audits alongside traditional #EN16247 energy audits, with a strong focus on Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS). What's new in here? 🔍 By aligning EN 16247 standards with SRI requirements, the research refines energy audit protocols to evaluate not only energy efficiency but also smart readiness. The results confirm that integrating SRI audits boosts building performance, enhances occupant comfort, and aligns with EU sustainability goals. Key takeaways from the study 🚀: 1️⃣ A standardized SRI audit procedure integrated into EN 16247 energy audits. 2️⃣ Practical steps to assess both energy consumption and readiness to leverage smart technologies. 3️⃣ Validation through pilot audits, proving the method's effectiveness ✅. This achievement is the result of incredible teamwork by our project partners involved in WP4, which focuses on the SRI audit procedure, including Paris Fokaides and Theoklitos Klitou (Euphyia Tech LTD), Pablo Carnero (REHVA), and our Cleopa Communications expert Laura Martinez Garcia, who also leads WP4. A special thanks, once again, go to the memory of Detlef Olschewski who was a valuable contributor of these two studies. Thank you all for your key dedication! 👏🏻 📄 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dfQJ_kWw #SmartBuildings #SmartTools #SRI #BACS #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability

Driving Innovation: Insights from the eUMaP Workshop on Data Spaces, Smart Cities, and Resource Management 🏘️ Today, Cleopa had the honor of hosting one of the eUMaP’s Workshop, bringing together leading experts from our Cleopa network to share insights on smart cities, utility management during crises, and data management. It was our privilege to organize this event and provide a platform to facilitate meaningful discussions within the eUMaP project community. The workshop featured distinguished speakers who shared their expertise: 🔹 Olaf-Gerd Gemein (GreenEarthX & Impact Funding Europe, Germany) - Sharing expertise on #GAIA-X, data spaces, and Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs). 🔹 Patrik Břečka (Asseco Central Europe, Slovakia) - Exploring the SAMO and CAMAN platforms and their critical infrastructure implications in crisis scenarios. 🔹Dr. Mihaela Dragan and Dr. Simion Dragan (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania) - Presenting innovative methodologies and approaches for waste stream collection and management. 🔹Giuseppe Galeota (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Italy) - Highlighting the ASI programs for downstream services development. 🔸As experts and organizers our own Christiana Panteli (Senior Researcher and Consultant, Smart Buildings) and Laura Martinez Garcia (EU Project Management and Communications Expert), who not only hosted the event but also led the debates and discussions, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for all attendees. A big thank you to all the speakers for their thought-provoking presentations and to the participants for their contributions to the discussions 👏🏻. Interested in these topics or eUMaP project activities? Connect with Cleopa’s experts and subscribe to the eUMaP #newsletter to stay updated! 📩 #eUMaP #BuildingUtilities #DataManagement #SmartCities

New year, new beginnings!✨ We're excited to kick off the year with some great news: you can now find us on Instagram! - Follow us to explore: ▪️ Stories behind our projects and activities. ▪️Updates on sustainable technologies and solutions. ▪️A closer look at the Cleopa team and our journey. Plus, check out our recent live stories! - Some of our colleagues are currently on secondments as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (eUMaP project) at Kaunas University of Technology. We'd love to connect with you on IG 🧡. Follow us here: https://lnkd.in/eywrMzc9

Christmas vibes at Cleopa! 🎄✨ From our Berlin office team enjoying a magical Christmas evening at the Botanic Christmas Garden in Berlin (Bianca Olschewski, Christiana Panteli, Pauliina Harrivaara... and of course Wilma 🐶) to our colleague Laura Martinez Garcia embracing the festive season in Madrid and the Canary Islands, and our teammates working remotely from Italy, Czech Republic, Finland and Greece 🇮🇹 🇨🇿 🇫🇮 🇬🇷 , we’re wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with joy, success, and new horizons. Though our team is spread across Europe, our holiday spirit brings us together!   This holiday season we also take a moment to remember and miss our late CEO, Detlef Olschewski, whose vision and leadership continue to inspire us. 2024 has been a year of challenges and transformation, but also one of #growth and opportunity. We’ve started exciting new projects and partnerships, with #sustainable and #digital innovations on the horizon. We look forward to sharing more about these in 2025 – stay tuned 🚀!   With these and more fresh opportunities ahead, we remain committed to delivering impactful solutions and exceptional service. Let’s make 2025 a year of meaningful collaborations and shared success! 👏🏻💡

On Tuesday we had our end-of-year breakfast gathering - both onsite and remote ☕ . While our colleague Laura Martinez Garcia joined us remotely from the sunny Canary Islands (lucky her ☀️ ), other members of the team, including our CEO's Bianca Olschewski & Pauliina Harrivaara, Christiana Panteli and Wilma (our Chief Happiness Officer 🐶 ) enjoyed the cozy warmth of the Velten office ❄️ . Sadly, we missed a few Cleopans who were off handling business in the Czech Republic, Italy, and Finland - duty calls, but we'll be sure to send some Christmas cheer their way too! Over coffee and cake (because, let's face it, cakes are basically part of our Cleopa DNA 🍰 ), we reflected on our achievements during a challenging year, discussed our exciting plans for 2025, and celebrated the teamwork and partnerships that drive us forward. A huge thank you to our dedicated colleagues across different countries who work hard to bring the best sustainable and efficient solutions to our clients. Here's to more innovation, collaboration, and cake in the new year! 🥂🎉