Sustainability - our responsibility

Sustainability has a significant value on us – we pay high attention on the continuous development of our global supply chain. Hence, we reflect our own business behaviour into our ESG requirements (Environment, Social, Governance) to the supply chain.

Actual ecological, economic and social challenges as well as expectations highlight the need for change in regards to sustainability. Promoting sustainable development TÜV SÜD commits to strengthen this approach by adapting it as one of the major targets and criteria for corporate and entrepreneurial behaviour.

All of us face a host of further tasks which must be handled here and now to ensure the future is worth living. Climate and environmental protection, sustainable development of economies and societies, safe and humane working conditions across supply chains—all these are areas where consistent joint action is more urgently needed than ever. 

For TÜV SÜD, we want to live up to our duty and responsibility as a company and shape the sustainable future. TÜV SÜD Procurement with its supply chain makes an important contribution to meet this social, ecological and ethical responsibility. Sustainability has a significant value on us, dedicating continuous development, we also integrate ESG requirements (Environment, Social, Governance) to our supply chain.

Sustainable procurement integrates responsible business practices and sustainable corporate behaviour into procurement processes, policies, and decisions. It balances sustainability, profitability and meeting stakeholder requirements. Hence, we encourage our suppliers pro-actively to promote:

• circular economy products / services
• environmentally friendly product designs and material selections / services
• longevity of products / services
• recycling opportunity
• energy efficiency
• CO2 footprint data of products / services