Mission and vision
TÜV SÜD's story started in 1866 when 22 industrialists came together to drive safety in steam boiler technology which was pivotal to industry in that era. Since then, we have powered progress by ensuring greater safety, security and sustainability for 160 years. Committed to our purpose, our employees are united globally by the following purpose, mission, vision and claim.
Enabling progress by protecting people, the environment and assets from technology-related risks.
Mission
We are passionate about people, the environment and technological progress. We anticipate technological developments and facilitate change – defining standards and going beyond regulatory compliance. Staying true to our founding principle, we add value by creating a safer and more sustainable future.
Vision
To be the trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions that add tangible value to our clients in a physical and digital world.
Claim
Our claim “Add value. Inspire trust.” represents the essence of the mission statement and vision.