TÜV Rheinland has been a signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2006. The initiative of the United Nations is based on ten principles and committed to a more sustainable economy in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Those goals include respect for human rights as well as standards for fair labor practices, protection of the environment and good corporate governance. More than 26,000 companies and organizations worldwide have joined the UN Global Compact Network, and it has nearly 1,400 members in Germany.

By using more energy-efficient lighting (LEDs) and controlling lighting systems as needed, we can lower electricity consumption at our locations in the IMEA region, thereby reducing the associated GHG emissions.

Our subsidiaries in the United Arab Emirates and South Africa replaced existing fluorescent tubes and incandescent bulbs with LED lamps that consume less energy. Moreover, we increased the number of light switches in all office areas. This makes it possible to switch on only the lamps needed to adequately illuminate the office space currently in use, thereby reducing wasteful electricity consumption.

Our locations in India and Bangladesh have equipped rooms with sensor-controlled lights that switch lighting on and off depending on detected motion. This prevents the unnecessary illumination of unused rooms and spaces.

More greenery for communities in the region and restoration of species-rich forests: In pursuit of those goals, a group of dedicated employees of TÜV Rheinland Philippines initiated a tree-planting campaign in collaboration with the responsible district government on July 17, 2024.

The campaign reminded people of the important role that trees play in the ecosystem. The shared effort of companies and local government underscores the importance of sustainability and communal commitment for conserving our natural resources.

Building on the success of a World Environment Week in 2023, the Greater China region organized another action week to broaden and strengthen awareness for sustainability and climate protection.

With an Environment Week in June 2024, location-specific initiatives and actions called on employees in the region to test how GHG emissions can be reduced or how the environment and resources can be conserved. This included eliminating the consumption of water from plastic bottles in the subsidiary in Shanghai to reduce plastic waste, for example, and a “green donation campaign” for used articles at our location in Hong Kong.

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, TÜV Rheinland launched an extensive global campaign under the banner “#InspireInclusionTR.” The goal of the campaign was to help eliminate barriers and to challenge stereotypic attitudes toward women.

On internal and external social media platforms, our worldwide employees positioned themselves with statements for diversity and inclusion. In addition, local initiatives were launched at various locations such as India and Qatar to celebrate International Women’s Day and emphasize the importance of equity in the professional environment. In addition to appreciation by local management, the events included inspiring stories from successful female leaders together with workshops to motivate women to pursue their goals and aspirations.