25.06.2025 // Position Paper
Feedback on the EU Commission proposal (COM(2025)258) as regards the postponement of battery due diligence obligations for economic operators
... With the fourth omnibus package (COM(2025)258), the European Commission is planning to postpone the start of the due diligence obligations for battery manufacturers and importers provideded in ...
#sustainability#eu single market
26.02.2025 // Press
EU Omnibus Package on Sustainability step in the right direction – but do not lose sight of its objectives
... Berlin, 26 February 2025 – With the first ‘omnibus package’ published today, the EU Commission is presenting a far-reaching proposal to simplify and harmonise existing corporate reporting obligations ...
#sustainability#eu single market#supply chains#csrd
18.04.2024 // Press
European elections: Driving forward the green and digital transition
... Berlin, 18 April 2024 – The TÜV Association has published its political recommendations for the next legislative period ahead of the hot phase of the European election campaign. "The European Union ...
#position#european elections
12.09.2023 // Press
Business associations warn of bottlenecks and high costs when assessing sustainability reports
... Berlin, 13 September 2023 - In future, corporate sustainability reports are to be placed on an equal footing with financial reporting and assessed by independent bodies. Before that, the European ...
#sustainability#climate protection
27.07.2023 // Position Paper
Verification of sustainability reports
... With the CSRD, sustainability reporting will be placed on the same level as financial reporting. Companies will be obliged to publish detailed information on sustainability aspects and to have these ...
#position#sustainability
27.07.2023 // Position Paper
EU Commission Proposal for a Directive on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims
... The European Green Deal sets out Europe’s intention to become a world leader in the circular economy and make Europe a climate neutral continent by 2050. The new Circular Economy Action Plan ...
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06.07.2023 // Position Paper
EU Commission Proposal for a Critical Raw Materials Act
... A secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials is key for a successful green and digital transition of the European Union. In addition, it is paramount in strengthening EU resilience and ...
#position#sustainability#supply chains
14.06.2023 // Press
Battery Regulation: TÜV Association welcomes more comprehensive requirements
... Berlin, 14 June 2023 - After two years of intensive scrutiny, the EU Parliament today officially endorsed the compromise text reached with EU Member States on the new Battery Regulation. The new ...
#sustainability#climate protection#electromobility
01.06.2023 // Press
Statement on the EU Parliament's vote on the EU Due Diligence Directive
... Commenting on today's EU Parliament vote on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), Juliane Petrich, Policy and Sustainability Officer at TÜV Association, says: "The EU Due ...
#sustainability#supply chains![TÜV Assocciation supports EU Commission Proposal for "Right to Repair"](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/0/csm_kilian-seiler-PZLgTUAhxMM-unsplash_b2eaecdb09.jpg "TÜV Assocciation supports EU Commission Proposal for "Right to Repair"")
31.05.2023 // Position Paper
TÜV Assocciation supports EU Commission Proposal for "Right to Repair"
... Re-thinking the way we produce and consume products represents a crucial driver for the transition to a circular economy. Over the last decades, replacement has often been prioritised over repair ...
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