Sustainability management services

Our sustainable management services portfolio includes sustainable supply chains, environmental performance, social and governance, and food safety management. 

Green business operating models have positive effects on the planet, the global economy and wider society. When a company integrates environmental sustainability considerations into its overall business strategy, the benefits are significant. 

TÜV SÜD conducts social and environmental sustainability performance assessments to: 

• Reduce complexity and increase transparency – International management system standards around environmental sustainability provide a common language. Internationally agreed specifications that make your sustainability efforts easy to benchmark. 
• Foster sustainable development – Management systems and individual specifications enhance, track and document the sustainability progress of your strategy and operations. 
• Strengthen customer trust and gain a competitive edge – Third-party certification demonstrates commitment to green business practices, long-term accountability, and a proactive approach to risk management.  

UN SDGs

The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to protect the planet, end poverty and ensure a more sustainable future for all by 2030.  

Organisations undergo a sustainability assessment based on established standards as a first step to meeting the UN SDGs. It may also be appropriate to undertake customised assessments* based on criteria set by a third-party or the organisation itself. Read more about the UN SDGs and the related TÜV SÜD sustainability portfolio here. 

Businesses can play a key role in meeting the SDGs by improving sustainability practices in three areas:

• Economic sustainability – Define business practices to achieve long-term growth without compromising on social, environmental & cultural aspects. 
• Social sustainability – Focus on the health & wellbeing of the world’s population. Implement international standards to ensure business transparency, ethical practices, & fair treatment of workers throughout the supply chain. 
• Environmental sustainability – Reduce the environmental impact of business activity. Environmental management & energy management are prominent examples of system standards widely implemented to support sustainable operations.