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Common challenges in the circular economy
The need for holistic strategies
Circularity requires aligning every stage of the lifecycle from sourcing to end-of-life. We can help you embed circularity principles across your operations.
Regulatory complexity
Navigating diverse and ever-changing global regulations on sustainability can be complex. Our regulatory expertise helps you stay compliant with standards.
Initial investment
Circularity requires sizable capital to redesign products, implement new technologies, and transform processes. We will help you assess cost-effective pathways.
Resistance to change
Organisations may face internal and consumer resistance. We provide change management support to build trust and awareness through education and certifications.
Supply chain complexity
Creating circular supply chains needs collaboration, traceability, and efficient reverse logistics. We build transparency and support material recovery efforts.
What our circular economy solutions include
TÜV SÜD offers holistic circular economy solutions across the entire product lifecycle.
Why choose TÜV SÜD
TÜV SÜD is a premier global technical service provider committed to building a sustainable future. We align our efforts with our clients to promote responsible practices that protect people, the environment, and drive long-term business success.
Through a comprehensive portfolio of sustainability and circularity services that support the entire product life cycle from raw material extraction to end of life, TÜV SÜD enables organisations to deliver on their sustainability commitments. We make it easier for organisations to foster a more sustainable ecosystem that benefits everyone.
With a strong international presence, TÜV SÜD provides global expertise and local insights to support your transition to a circular economy. Our testing, inspection, certification, training, and advisory services ensure that your products, systems, and processes meet regulatory requirements and sustainability standards. This makes us an invaluable partner for businesses aiming for sustainability excellence.
Our offer, technical competence, and expertise in streamlining regulatory processes enhance consumer confidence and facilitate market access for our clients. Our solutions ensure that sustainability goals translate into measurable impact and help businesses gain a competitive edge while fostering trust among consumers and stakeholders.
Sustainable sourcing
Sourcing responsible raw materials lays a strong foundation for sustainable products. TÜV SÜD assists you in mitigating the risks associated with raw materials and substances of concern, integrating recycled or renewable materials, and adhering to standards such as REACH and RoHS. Through chemical safety testing, recyclability testing, microplastics testing, and recycled content certification, we help ensure that your inputs align with circular economy principles while meeting global compliance benchmarks.
Eco-design and sustainable production
Integrating eco-design principles early on can substantially reduce a product’s environmental footprint. TÜV SÜD conducts lifecycle assessments and works closely with clients to design products that minimise resource use, are more durable, easily repaired, and mostly recyclable.
We also help organisations optimise production processes for resource efficiency and implement low-carbon manufacturing practices. These include improved energy and water consumption efficiencies, increased renewable energy consumption, and better waste management practices. This way, we help organisations to lower their environmental footprint while enhancing their operational efficiency.
This comprehensive approach ensures that both your product development and manufacturing processes support sustainability goals and deliver measurable business value.
Product use
Extending the lifecycle of products is key to the circular economy. TÜV SÜD provides durability, reliability, and repairability testing to confirm that your offerings meet the highest standards for longevity and reusability. These services help strengthen consumer trust, enhance brand reputation, and reduce waste.
End-of-life and waste management
Effectively managing the end-of-life phase transforms potential waste into valuable materials. TÜV SÜD supports this transition by certifying recycled content, facilitating recyclability, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as WEEE. By reintegrating recovered materials into the economy, we help businesses close the loop on resource use, substantiating sustainability claims and supporting circular business models.
Our waste management solutions minimise waste generation and maximise resource recovery at the end of a product's life. We ensure that businesses effectively reintegrate materials into the economy. This supports businesses in their commitment to sustainability and circularity, and substantiates their sustainability claims. With TÜV SÜD as your partner, you can drive innovation and ensure compliance while creating a more sustainable future.
Overarching circular economy solutions
For a truly holistic approach, TÜV SÜD provides overarching services such as lifecycle assessment (LCA), product environmental footprint (PEF) verification, environmental product declarations (PEP and EPD), carbon and water footprint verification, and supply chain traceability. With these capabilities, every step of your product’s journey, from raw materials to end-of-life, can be aligned with your sustainability targets and the evolving demands of the circular economy.
