Director of ENERGAP and Mayor of Selnica ob Dravi Dr Vlasta Krmelj

As part of the course Balance Sheet Analysis with Audit of the Economist – Accountant module of the study program, on 24 April 2024 we hosted a guest lecture by Dr. Vlasta Krmelj, Mayor of Selnia ob Dravi and Director of ENERGAP d.o.o., the energy climate agency for the Podravje region.

The main chapter of the guest lecture was a presentation of the energy and climate agency ENERGAP d.o.o. and gave students a detailed insight into the vision, operations, and business practices of ENERGAP d.o.o. The company is engaged in the implementation of energy projects, consulting, and training in the field of energy efficiency, as well as in the representation and sale of advanced technological solutions for energy saving.

Dr. Krmelj highlighted the role of ENERGAP d.o.o. in promoting energy efficiency in industry, the public sector, and households, and stressed the importance of sustainable development in the modern business environment. They faced key controversies of our atmosphere, such as the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere and how companies can contribute to reducing their carbon footprint with the right strategy and technological solutions. The different strategies that companies can use to achieve climate neutrality, including switching to renewable energy sources, reducing energy consumption, and investing in projects to reduce emissions, are also presented here.