Improving one’s knowledge in the fields of energy and sustainability through targeted and professional training
Achieving an effective energy transition within a company and meeting sustainability goals depends not only on adopting new technologies, but above all on the active involvement of employees. Their daily behaviour, understanding of the issues, and proper use of equipment have a direct impact on the company’s energy and environmental performance.
To this end, it is essential to regularly engage in targeted training programmes tailored to the company’s specific needs, whether related to production activities, mobility, internal procedures, or overall business management.
Here is an overview of the types of training and contact points available in Luxembourg.
Definition of training requirements focusing on energy and sustainability
Identify training needs
Analyse energy and resource-intensive activities within the company (e.g. production, customer services, transport, facilities, cleaning, etc.).
Identify the individuals involved in and responsible for these activities (e.g. production managers, maintenance teams, sales department, general staff, company
For information: A company that has implemented an environmental, energy or quality management system must commit to training its employees.
Points of contact for implementing training on resource-efficient management in companies
Organisations offering training in energy and sustainable development
The Lifelong-learning.lu platform provides a comprehensive list of training courses offered by accredited organisations in Luxembourg.
Obtain information from professional chambers and federations
Professional chambers and sectoral federations also offer specialised training programmes:
Chambre des Métiers – Free continuing education focused on the various pillars of sustainable development and associated with the “Climate Skills” bonus.
In-house training
Companies can also leverage their own internal human resources to inform and train employees:
Implement targeted awareness actions on existing sustainable processes or systems to concretely demonstrate their benefits (e.g. savings achieved through a newly introduced process).
Organise awareness campaigns on eco-friendly daily practices: waste sorting, switching off lights, adjusting heating, optimising ventilation, etc.
Collective awareness of environmental issues and encourage responsible behaviour.
Training on specific installations
Suppliers of specific systems are often best placed to train users on the optimal operation of these installations.
When replacing or installing new system, especially in production or building engineering (e.g. compressed air, air conditioning, water treatment, etc.), it is strongly recommended to arrange for technical training directly by the manufacturer or installer
Organising site visits (e.g. to the SuperDrecksKëscht) is also an effective way to raise employee awareness and increase the impact of messages.
Individual advice on company training needs
Specialised service providers can support companies with a tailored assessment of their skills needs in energy efficiency, sustainable development, and resource management.
This diagnostic helps to identify relevant training opportunities and optimise investments in skills development.
Companies can receive training subsidy amounting to 15% taxable of the annual amount invested. Depending on the number of employees on the company payroll, training investment is capped:
from 1 to 9 employees: 20% of the payroll.
from 10 to 249 employees: 3% of the payroll.
more than 249 employees: 2% of the payroll.
The number of employees is calculated as of 31 December of the year preceding the financial year for which co-financing is requested.
The State’s financial subsidy increases to 35% taxable for the salary costs of participants who meet one of the following criteria on the start date of the training programme:
they do not hold no recognised diploma and have less than 10 years of service with the company.
they are over 45 at the start of the implementation of the company’s training programme.
The State covers the costs of putting together the co-financing application file up to 500 euros.
Individual training leave
Individual training leave allows people to attend courses and take exams without having to use their personal leave. To be eligible:
An employee must be working in the private sector in Luxembourg and have a at least 6 months of service.
A self-employed person must have been affiliated with social security for at least 2 years to qualify.
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