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TÜV SÜD, a leading global provider of engineering services, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1866, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in safety, quality, and sustainability, serving various industries including automotive, energy, and healthcare.
With a comprehensive portfolio of services, TÜV SÜD offers testing, certification, and consulting solutions that are tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence, ensuring that products and systems comply with international standards. TÜV SÜD's strong market position is underscored by its numerous accolades and certifications, reflecting its dedication to enhancing safety and performance in engineering services.
+55 vs industry average
Tuv Sud’s score of 80 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Engineering Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Engineering Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
TÜV SÜD, an Engineering Services company headquartered in Germany, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 300,250 tonnes CO2e in 2025. This includes about 33,017 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 37,479 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and roughly 229,753 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
TÜV SÜD has set ambitious climate commitments, with its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets cascaded from its ultimate parent, TÜV SÜD AG. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
Near-term targets, with a 2023 base year, include:
Long-term targets, also from a 2023 base year, aim for:
TÜV SÜD also states its intention to operate at net-zero for business operations (Scope 1, 2, and Scope 3 business travel) from 2025, with any remaining emissions being offset through certified compensation projects. Furthermore, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade.
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
TÜV SÜD commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distr…
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
TÜV SÜD commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2023 base year.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
TÜV SÜD commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2023 base year.
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