TÜV SÜD and Our BeliefsAdd Value. Inspire Trust.

Powering progress through testing, certification, auditing and advisory services. Since 1866, TÜV SÜD has inspired trust in technology through its testing, certification, auditing and advisory services and become the trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions.

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TÜV SÜD at a glance

Around 30,000 employees in over 1,000 locations make TÜV SÜD uniquely positioned to unleash the possibilities of your business.
We anticipate technological developments to reduce their potential risks and maximise their positive impacts for the benefit of all.
Sustainability and digitalisation inspire us to be a driving force for the future of innovation and society.

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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 close to 160 years. Committed to our purpose, our employees are united globally by the following purpose, mission, vision and claim.

Purpose

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

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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.