INSEN: A strategic partner in energy efficiency and corporate sustainability
In a business landscape increasingly focused on energy transition, sustainability, and compliance with environmental standards, Start PME is proud to partner with a company of excellence: INSEN – Innovative Knowledge for Sustainable Energy. This partnership enables us to offer more comprehensive and specialized solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to make their processes more efficient, reduce costs, and strengthen their competitiveness.
INSEN: A strategic partner in energy efficiency and corporate sustainability
In a business landscape increasingly focused on energy transition, sustainability, and compliance with environmental standards, Start PME is proud to partner with a company of excellence: INSEN – Innovative Knowledge for Sustainable Energy. This partnership enables us to offer more comprehensive and specialized solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to make their processes more efficient, reduce costs, and strengthen their competitiveness.
Who is INSEN?
INSEN is an independent professional firm specialized in technical consulting, auditing, certification, and expert services in the areas of energy efficiency, carbon management, environment, quality, and sustainability. With multidisciplinary teams accredited by national and international bodies, INSEN is focused on transforming regulatory and technical complexity into simple, applicable solutions for organizations’ daily operations.
Their work is grounded in a rigorous technical approach, leveraging the best available knowledge and technology, allowing clients to make firm, well-informed, and energy-efficient decisions.
Why is this partnership important for SMEs?
The collaboration between Start PME and INSEN addresses a growing need among Portuguese SMEs: aligning with sustainability, decarbonization, and efficiency criteria required by new funding mechanisms, regulations, and markets.
This partnership enhances Start PME’s ability to support companies in the following areas:
- Energy diagnostics and audits aimed at reducing consumption and operational costs;
- Implementation of energy (ISO 50001), environmental (ISO 14001), and quality (ISO 9001) management systems;
- Applications for EU funding programs such as PRR and PT2030, which favor projects with sustainability and energy efficiency components;
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations in the environmental and energy domains;
- Technical advisory for transitioning to greener, more resilient business models.
Sustainability as a Growth Driver
More and more, access to public funding and entry into new markets is tied to sustainability and energy performance criteria. SMEs that act proactively and position themselves with structured projects aligned with these requirements have a greater chance of success and growth.
With INSEN’s technical expertise and Start PME’s strategic support, businesses have access to an experienced and highly qualified team to prepare competitive applications, implement concrete improvements, and effectively respond to sustainability challenges.
Ready to Make Your Business More Efficient and Sustainable?
If you're looking to reduce energy costs, improve environmental performance, certify your organization, or successfully apply for European funding, talk to us. The partnership between Start PME and INSEN provides you with the tools and expertise you need to take the next step.
Book a free diagnostic meeting and discover how we can support your company in the energy transition and in accessing new incentives.
Together, building greener, more efficient, and future-ready businesses.
Andreia Arenga
23.06.2025
All rights reserved. This article is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted or used, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Equações Exaustivas Lda. All trademarks, company names, logos and products mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Who is INSEN?
INSEN is an independent professional firm specialized in technical consulting, auditing, certification, and expert services in the areas of energy efficiency, carbon management, environment, quality, and sustainability. With multidisciplinary teams accredited by national and international bodies, INSEN is focused on transforming regulatory and technical complexity into simple, applicable solutions for organizations’ daily operations.
Their work is grounded in a rigorous technical approach, leveraging the best available knowledge and technology, allowing clients to make firm, well-informed, and energy-efficient decisions.
Why is this partnership important for SMEs?
The collaboration between Start PME and INSEN addresses a growing need among Portuguese SMEs: aligning with sustainability, decarbonization, and efficiency criteria required by new funding mechanisms, regulations, and markets.
This partnership enhances Start PME’s ability to support companies in the following areas:
- Energy diagnostics and audits aimed at reducing consumption and operational costs;
- Implementation of energy (ISO 50001), environmental (ISO 14001), and quality (ISO 9001) management systems;
- Applications for EU funding programs such as PRR and PT2030, which favor projects with sustainability and energy efficiency components;
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations in the environmental and energy domains;
- Technical advisory for transitioning to greener, more resilient business models.
Sustainability as a Growth Driver
More and more, access to public funding and entry into new markets is tied to sustainability and energy performance criteria. SMEs that act proactively and position themselves with structured projects aligned with these requirements have a greater chance of success and growth.
With INSEN’s technical expertise and Start PME’s strategic support, businesses have access to an experienced and highly qualified team to prepare competitive applications, implement concrete improvements, and effectively respond to sustainability challenges.
Ready to Make Your Business More Efficient and Sustainable?
If you're looking to reduce energy costs, improve environmental performance, certify your organization, or successfully apply for European funding, talk to us. The partnership between Start PME and INSEN provides you with the tools and expertise you need to take the next step.
Book a free diagnostic meeting and discover how we can support your company in the energy transition and in accessing new incentives.
Together, building greener, more efficient, and future-ready businesses.
Andreia Arenga
23.06.2025
All rights reserved. This article is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted or used, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Equações Exaustivas Lda. All trademarks, company names, logos and products mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
