EMAS Experts in Germany
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Siegfried D.
Last position:
Head of Work Preparation at Scheuerle/TII-Group
- Reorganization of work preparation (4 work preparation, 6 production control and 1 Lean employees)
- Optimization of SAP processes (PS/PP planning and control)
- Interface management (purchasing, production, sales, logistics)
- Maintenance of master data
Said W.
Last position:
HSE Manager at Worley
- Consultation on HSE-related topics
- Preparation of relevant documents (EHS plans)
- Construction inspections
- Construction meetings
- Construction briefing
- Review of contractors' risk assessments
David M.
Last position:
Managing Director and Management Consultant at Meinel Consulting
- Supply Chain Management (Layout, Lean Management, Supplier Management, Logistics)
- Concept development for workshops
- Project management for setting up a new factory
- Audit execution and preparation (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, process and product audits, ISO 14001, EMAS, FSC)
- Quality management / process management
- Layout and value stream planning
- Energy and environmental management
- Concepts for milk runs, lighting, and ergonomics
- Strategy management
- IT project management / IT service management
- Transition / transformation management
Pius K.
Last position:
Managing Director at GRÜNKERN Consulting
- Development of transformation concepts for climate and energy management
- Development of sustainability reporting (CSRD/ESRS)
- Support in the area of CSRD/ESRS reporting
- Building stakeholder analysis and communication
- Development of double materiality
- Deriving action options
- Building a report according to CSRD/ESRS standards
- Building and managing energy/environmental management systems (ISO50001/EMAS)
- Support in the areas of CO2/energy management
- Development of customer-specific decarbonization concepts
- Creating CO2 footprints according to GHG and ISO 14064
- Development of saving concepts
- Funding advice
- Support within the scope of CO2 management according to ISO 14064-1
- Development of practical support concepts
- Drafting the guide "systematically save gas"
- Concept development for "online office hour for energy consulting"
Niklas W.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant / CEO at NEVERMINDTHEGAP
- Offered ESG strategy development and implementation
- Performed ESG reporting
- Implemented EMAS, ISO 14001 & 50001
- Commercialised ESG products and services
- Conducted employee ESG training
- Managed internal and external communication (B2B & B2C)
- Provided subject matter expertise for sustainability assurance to auditors
- Executed ESG reporting according to CSRD / ESRS, GRI, VSME and DNK
- Completed materiality analysis and stakeholder consultation
- Defined ESG strategy, vision, targets and actions
- Developed decarbonisation roadmaps
- Initiated sustainable procurement initiatives
- Devised sales strategy for sustainable products and services
- Delivered sustainability assurance services
- Provided employee and leadership ESG awareness training
- Served clients including Tchibo GmbH, Zooplus SE, Basler AG and Schryver Logistics
Axel R.
Last position:
Thuringian Courts and Public Prosecutor's Offices - ITeGS
- As-is assessment of data center rooms and data center infrastructure at the Jena data center, including analysis and documentation based on BSI IT-Grundschutz, EN 50600, EN 50001/EMAS, ISO 27001, ASHRAE
- As-is assessment of the IT infrastructure at the Jena site, including analysis and documentation based on ISO 27001
- Development of a concept for the data center infrastructure and IT infrastructure of the Jena data center
- Development of a concept for the IT infrastructure at other sites
- Creation of the technical specification of the bill of quantities for the tender
Chunyu L.
Last position:
Senior Consultant - Energy & Environmental Management at Drees & Sommer
- Advise multinational and public-sector clients on environmental and energy management systems, sustainability governance, decarbonization, audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
- LEGO Group global project: support the international rollout of ISO 50001 and ongoing maintenance of ISO 14001 across manufacturing sites in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
- Review and structure global and site-level management-system processes, including roles and responsibilities, communication flows, training levels, target-setting processes, significant energy uses (SEUs) and audit documentation.
- Identify gaps between global procedures, ISO requirements and real-world site practices; translate findings into clear, implementable actions and structured client feedback.
- Interpret German and EU energy and sustainability requirements for clients and assess their practical implications for organizational scope, responsibilities, reporting and management-system design.
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Statistics of experts using EMAS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Sustainability Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Sustainability Management, Audit, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using EMAS
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
EMAS experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (86%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Automotive (57%)
- Energy (57%)
- Government and Administration (57%)
- Food and Beverage (43%)
- Chemical (29%)
- Construction (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
EMAS at a glance
EMAS, the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, is a European framework for organisations that want to manage, measure and improve their environmental performance. It combines an environmental management system with transparent reporting and independent validation. Companies use it to organise responsibilities, reduce environmental impacts and demonstrate credible progress.
Where EMAS is used
EMAS supports environmental management across manufacturing, energy, logistics, construction, public services and other resource-intensive operations. Typical work includes:
- Reviewing environmental aspects, risks and legal obligations
- Setting objectives for energy, water, waste and emissions
- Preparing environmental statements for external validation
- Embedding environmental controls across sites and processes
Methods and tooling
EMAS work draws on environmental law registers, site inspections, impact assessments and operational controls. Specialists often use audit plans, performance indicators, document management systems and data from energy, waste, water and emissions monitoring. Knowledge of ISO 14001 is highly relevant because EMAS builds on a formal environmental management system, while adding stronger transparency and validated reporting requirements.
When companies need support
Companies bring in freelance EMAS professionals during initial implementation, certification preparation, site expansion or major changes to operations. External support is also useful when internal teams need an objective gap assessment or when environmental data is spread across several German locations. Remote collaboration suits documentation and analysis; site visits remain important for inspections, interviews and evidence checks.
What strong professionals deliver
Strong EMAS specialists connect policy with daily operations. They can translate environmental risks into clear controls, assign accountable owners and build evidence that stands up to internal review and external validation. They understand how to work with production, facilities, procurement, health and safety, and senior management teams without losing sight of measurable environmental performance.
Choosing the right specialist
Look for practical experience with the organisation’s environmental aspects, regulatory context and site structure. Ask for examples of environmental reviews, management systems, audit preparation and validated statements, while protecting confidential information. For German operations, clarify language needs, travel expectations and familiarity with local authorities, suppliers and operational teams before the engagement begins.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with EMAS? These answers cover the essentials.
EMAS is used to establish and continually improve an organisation’s environmental management system. It also supports transparent environmental reporting and independent validation, helping companies show how they control impacts such as energy use, waste, emissions and resource consumption.
Eco-Management and Audit Scheme includes the core environmental management principles associated with ISO 14001, but it places greater emphasis on validated environmental statements, public transparency and demonstrated legal compliance. The better choice depends on the organisation’s reporting goals, stakeholder expectations and need for formal recognition.
A strong EMAS professional may also understand ISO 14001, environmental legislation, audit methods, life-cycle thinking and sustainability reporting. Useful operational skills include environmental data analysis, energy and waste management, corrective-action tracking and stakeholder communication.
The right level of experience depends on the scope, number of sites and maturity of the existing management system. A gap review may need a focused specialist, while initial implementation or multi-site validation calls for someone who can design processes, coordinate evidence and prepare teams for external review.
EMAS documentation, data reviews, workshops and action tracking can often be handled remotely. Site inspections, staff interviews and evidence checks usually benefit from on-site work, so German companies should agree on travel, site access and working language at the start.
Ask how the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme professional approaches the environmental review, legal register, objectives, indicators and validation preparation. Their method should be practical, evidence-based and adapted to the organisation’s processes rather than limited to document production.
EMAS principles apply across industrial sites, logistics operations, public bodies, facilities and service organisations, but the material environmental aspects differ widely. A specialist should show that they can adapt controls and indicators to the sector, process risks, site boundaries and available data.
For EMAS, credible evidence links stated environmental impacts to reliable data, assigned responsibilities, documented controls and completed improvement actions. Clear assumptions, consistent records and traceable reviews make the information easier for management, employees and the external environmental verifier to assess.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used EMAS in their recent projects is 124 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 993 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used EMAS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used EMAS in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used EMAS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used EMAS in their recent projects are Manufacturing (86%), Professional Services (71%), and Automotive (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used EMAS in their recent projects are Project Management (86%), Quality Assurance (86%), and Sustainability Management (86%).
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