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Corporate Responsibility

Corporate responsibility is a key component of the strategy of the TÜV NORD GROUP. Since 2018, we have been reporting annually on the progress of our economic, environmental and social sustainability endeavours. To provide information on ongoing developments and initiatives, we issue progress reports.

Our sustainability activities are documented in accordance with the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

In this progress report, we show how measures from our CR roadmap are being implemented. We also present selected projects from the fields of action of our CR Strategy and provide an outlook on future topics. We also explain the materiality analysis process, which we have updated in accordance with the ESRS.

Saving resources

Less material consumption

18 % fewer tonnes of paper and print materials were used in 2024 compared to 2023.

Renewable energy

14 % more electricity was produced by the TÜV NORD GROUP through PV systems compared to 2023.

E-mobility

38 % of the vehicles ordered in the fleet are electric.

Emissions and electricity purchased

GHG emissions

Group-wide ratio of GHG emissions from travel and real estate use

Electricity purchased

Electricity purchased by the TÜV NORD GROUP worldwide

Headquarters of the international companies included in sustainability reporting

All 49 international companies that are material to the consolidated financial statements are included in the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Progress ­Report.

Certificates and initiatives

EcoVadis

First-time award of the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis

SQS certificate

In the context of the maintenance audit of the integrated management system, four companies were added to the scope of the certificate.

UN Global Compact

Participation in the UN Global Compact confirmed by ­submission of the Communication on Progress.
Submission of the first report on the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) to the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) and update of the Declaration of ­Principles on the Protection of Human Rights and the Protection of the Environment.
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