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Guiding Principles

Our Guiding Principles

The Guiding Principles are an important part of the TÜV NORD GROUP´s strategy. It describes what we stand for, the goals we pursue, and how we act on behalf of our customers every day.

Our values – compassionate + credible, excellent + innovative, performance-oriented + accountable – provide our employees with guidance for working together in a spirit of trust.

Mission, Vision and Purpose

Our mission, vision and purpose in the guiding principles describe why we exist as a company, what we want to achieve and what drives us.

Together we hold the Key to our Success

For our customers, the guiding principles are particularly tangible in our daily interactions: in reliable cooperation, clear communication and solution-orientated action.
Whether in direct contact, in projects or services - every employee of the TÜV NORD GROUP contributes to creating trust and making the highest quality a tangible experience.

The following six values show which attitudes and principles guide us in our day-to-day work:

Our values

We are human.

Technology is our passion, but our
employees make us unique — they are
our greatest strength. For us, the human
element is the key to providing our
customers with the best possible support
in reaching their goals:
Empathetic & encouraging
Diverse & inclusive

We speak facts.

Our expertise is vast and diverse, which
is why we communicate clearly. We keep
our promises, uphold our commitments,
and maintain transparency. This
dedication to clarity is the foundation of
our culture of openness:
Trustworthy & transparent
Fact-based & independent

We want to know.

Our expertise drives us forward. With our
solutions, we provide greater protection
for our customers’ investments. We
continuously refine our products and
processes:
Curious & informative
Broadly positioned & with
excellent technical knowledge

We think ahead.

For us, progress begins in our minds —
with innovators who build trust. We
operate with the highest technical
standards, always mindful of using
resources efficiently:
Innovative & considerate
Sustainable & pioneering

We go for it.

For us, a strong idea is always matched
by effective implementation. We test,
safeguard, and support technological
progress. We identify emerging trends
early and drive innovation forward:
Courageous & supportive
Powered by strength & personal
motivation

We stand together.

We call ourselves a GROUP and we
work as a GROUP. Diversity and
internationalization are the foundations
of our success. We proudly demonstrate
this every day — by fostering solidarity
with each other and with our customers:
Fair & on equal terms
Responsible & open
TRUST+

The TRUST+ initiative is intended to promote the anchoring of our mission statement in the corporate culture. In order to support a common understanding among employees, customers, partners and applicants and to show what the TÜV NORD GROUP stands for, the six corporate values have been summarized in memorable terms.

For our customers, partners, and us as employees

TRUST+ expresses what connects us and how we shape our daily work together.

Guiding Principles TÜV NORD GROUP