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Bio-based, recyclable, reusable: Krones is researching how alternative packaging for beverages can be compatible with existing and new machines. One example of alternative container materials is the pulp bottle.
The planned EU Deforestation Regulation urgently needs to be revised and its launch postponed by at least two years. It is poorly crafted and bureaucracy at its best, criticizes the VDMA in a letter to the Commission.
DRIVE4GREEN informs you at an early stage about EU and national legislation on sustainability, carbon footprint and ecodesign - with opportunities to help shape the future and exclusive industry insights.
The EU's omnibus package on sustainability is intended to protect small and medium-sized industrial companies from excessive reporting obligations. This goal must no longer be watered down in the European Parliament.
VDMA member company Hosokawa Alpine AG manufactures machines for processing bulk materials, among other things. Alexander Schmid, Vice President Sales Powder & Particle Processing, reports on the state of the industry in an interview.
British Columbia is home to 1,100 mining companies, 16 operating mines and 16 of Canada's 31 critical raw materials. This makes Canada a strategically important partner for Europe's raw material supply.
With the ‘Sustainability Talks’, the VDMA is organising a web series on current and relevant sustainability topics for the mechanical and plant engineering industry. You can find an overview of the topics and dates here.
In future, the Environment and Sustainability department will provide ten topic-specific newsletters for targeted information on environmental and sustainability topics.
Over 100 guests came together in Berlin on July 9, 2025 to discuss the GEG, EPBD and the role of mechanical engineering in the building and heating transition. The focus: technology-open, practical solutions for implementation in partnership.
The focus of the beverage and liquid food industry is on intelligent circular systems and sustainable resource management in the production and packaging process as well as on the responsible use of raw materials.
The EU omnibus package is intended to significantly reduce the bureaucratic burden on companies. Now the package must no longer be torpedoed. Bureaucracy must not become an obstacle to innovation.
The CO2 border adjustment mechanism CBAM is being simplified and many small companies will be exempt. An important step - but only a temporary solution.
The VDMA regulatory cockpit provides you with a central, practical overview of current and upcoming regulations. It helps you identify relevant information at an early stage, evaluate it strategically, and derive concrete measures.
The 6th edition of the VDMA Technology Guide Oil Gas Petrochemicals with focus on Net-Zero Solutions for energy-intensive Industries. Are you among the Who's Who of European process technology suppliers?
The new EU packaging regulation is part of the Green Deal and came into force on February 11, 2025. From August 12, 2026, most of the regulations will be binding in all EU member states. This also puts pressure on the valves industry.
The amendment to the German Federal Emission Protection Ordinance (4th BImSchV) by the German legislator brings clarity and relief both for the placing on the market of smaller electrolysers below 5 MW and for large-scale plants.
MES play a central role when it comes to intelligent processes for sustainable production. They are the technological basis for ecologically responsible production methods without losing sight of economic efficiency.
Good news from Brussels: the suspension of several reporting obligations gives companies the capacity to act in order to focus on important areas of transformation.
Have you already calculated your company's climate footprint and defined ambitious climate targets? But what specific measures can a company take to achieve these goals?
AUMA has published a guideline for the uniform calculation of greenhouse gases when organizing trade fairs.
To ensure the competitiveness of the mechanical and plant engineering industry, the VDMA is calling for reliable economic framework conditions. A strong industry means a strong economy.
With its new position paper, VDMA Building Technology appeals to politicians to set the course for a sustainable and competitive turnaround in construction and modernization.
On 26 February, the European Commission published the omnibus proposal on sustainability. The EU Commission is thus responding to the concerns of the overburdened economy and strengthening competitiveness.
We have sat down and compiled an overview for you of the prizes and awards available, the structures and cost models behind them and how they are perceived and received by the public.
The transition to sustainability presents challenges for mechanical engineering – along with a flood of technical terms. Our **Glossary of Environmental and Sustainability Terms in Mechanical Engineering** sheds light on the complexities.
The QM Corner stands for one topic, one hour and virtual. The session presented the possible applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in quality management.
The VDMA has addressed extensive demands to politicians. What do the parties think? Our overview shows the extent to which the mechanical and plant engineering industry is taken into account in the programs for the federal election on February 23, 2025.
In a joint statement, 17 organizations call for a reality check of the European hydrogen policy
The new steering committee of the VDMA Building Technology Forum aims to play a more active role in the transformation of the building sector through innovative solutions and close cooperation between politics, industry and associations.
With the Omnibus Regulation, Commission President von der Leyen wants to consolidate, reduce and simplify various ESG reporting obligations. The VDMA welcomes the initiative and is submitting specific proposals for improvement.
Crops need nutrients and must be protected from pests. Innovative agricultural machinery and efficient fertilizers and pesticides ensure that this is achieved in a climate-friendly way.
Carelessly discarded packaging pollutes oceans and landscapes worldwide. The images of environmental pollution are well known and the need for action is great. Every individual bears responsibility.
Holistically sustainable: from production to packaging - innovative solutions for environmentally friendly meat and protein processing.
Consumers consider paper/cardboard packaging to be sustainable and the trend is moving towards fiber-based packaging. Flexible paper packaging is experiencing a renaissance.
Paper is a classic packaging material made from fibers. A distinction is made between primary and secondary fibers made from wood or waste paper. This article provides information on the various stages of paper production.
Cardboard packaging is stable and protects against mechanical stress. It is used as product packaging, outer packaging and transport packaging. Here you can find out everything about the production and use of cardboard and corrugated cardboard.
Which packaging is more sustainable, paper or plastic packaging? We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions in FAQs, which we offer VDMA members exclusively for download.
Plastic packaging usually consists of composite films that are difficult to recycle. Legislation therefore requires materials and combinations that enable a high recycling rate.
Plastics are very versatile due to their properties. Read on to find out how plastics are made, what types there are, what the most common packaging plastics are and the selection criteria.
The majority of a wind turbine can be recycled, but recycling composite materials is a challenge. As the industry grows, the responsibility for sustainable solutions increases.
Imparting technical knowledge – Experts advise you individually
The mechanical and plant engineering sector is at the forefront of driving the sustainable transformation. To remain competitive, companies must be relieved of red tape, and ESG requirements must be implemented in a practical manner.
Focus on the circular economy: countries around the world are enacting regulations on packaging and waste in order to reduce environmental pollution. The overview "Regulations on packaging and packaging waste" shows current and planned measures. Download now!
The German government now also wants to relieve companies of CSRD reporting obligations. It would be an urgently needed step. Politicians must now do everything they can to convince the EU of this measure.
The European Deforestation Regulation is being postponed - an important measure to ease the burden on companies. Other EU regulations must now also be put to the test as part of the omnibus regulation.
This year’s VDMA Industry Meeting Mining & Minerals on 21 November at Zeche Zollverein in Essen focused on current pressing issues such as securing raw materials, sustainability and the implementation of regulatory requirements.
Thinking about the defossilization of tractors is a complex field of action.
The call for sector specific sustainability benchmarks has increased as mechanical engineering companies come under pressure from legislation and customers to report their sustainability impact.
Digitalization is driving the mechanical and plant engineering industry forward. This innovative strength is also reflected in the theses submitted by graduates from Germany and Austria.
Many mechanical engineering companies supply the technologies needed for a circular economy. This makes it all the more important that the EU and the future German government seriously pursue a circular economy policy.
"From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference" is dedicated to practical, technical challenges along the entire value chain of hydrogen and downstream products. The conference has now taken place for the 3rd time.
Which packaging is more sustainable, paper or plastic packaging? There is no general answer to this question, as it depends on the product to be packaged and the resulting requirements.
China wants to promote the development of domestic sorting technology. The expansion of the textile recycling industry is being promoted by the state, provinces and municipalities.
By efficiently bundling personal contacts, trade fairs make an important contribution to climate protection and sustainability because additional travel is avoided.
By developing specific Product Category Rules (PCR), the trade association aims to create a standardized basis for calculating the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). This will ensure greater transparency and comparability of environmental impact.
Optimized packaging design and innovative processing techniques have led to packaging becoming lighter and lighter over the years, with the same or better packaging performance and stability.
Pressure from customers and the regulatory market is increasing. Therefore, mechanical engineering companies must inevitably reduce the ecological footprint of their products. There is one area where you can achieve the greatest impact!
In order to implement the EU textile strategy, the EU Commission is focusing on actions to help the EU industry with the transformation. In addition, the industry is asked to shape the transformation path with commitments and best practices.
At an initial public meeting on 3.9.2024 at the VDMA in Frankfurt, almost 50 experts specified the aim and focus of the project and defined working groups. Initial results will be discussed on 8.11.2024. (Update no. 2)
The German Supply Chain Act places an undue burden on small and medium-sized industrial companies. The CDU/CSU is therefore quite rightly calling for it to be repealed in the Bundestag.
The Ecodesign Regulation for sustainable products has direct and indirect consequences for mechanical and plant engineering. Companies need to have certain data ready today - and therefore definitely need to deal with the Digital Product Passport!
At the meeting of the construction equipment section during the 2024 general assembly, members took a detailed look at the economic situation.
Food and packaging machinery plays a crucial role in reducing food waste. Advanced processes in food processing and packaging extend shelf life and protect against spoilage.
In December 2024, the EU bodies agree to postpone the start of implementation by 1 year.
The deforestation regulation forces us to act.
A legal opinion commissioned by several associations on the legality of Article 29 (1-3) of the PPWR revealed several concerns.
The German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) provides information on the possibility for companies to provide evidence of their efforts to obtain data on CBAM goods and the use of its discretionary powers in the assessment of CBAM reports
VDMA companies are partners for sustainable production. They promote a circular economy with efficient processes and binding rules and call for Germany and the EU to be strengthened as locations for innovation and competitiveness.
In the ESRS project group, members have exchanged views on questions relating to the reporting requirements under CSRD (prior to the Omnibus I revision). The VDMA is making the preliminary final status of the discussion available to its members as a Q&A.
Following the adoption of the new Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, preparations are underway to define sector-specific requirements for textiles in a delegated act.
100 experts met on 28.06.2024 at the VDMA Summit on "Digital Product Passport: IT solutions for the textile industry". Organized by the Textile Machinery Association with Global Textile Scheme.
With the new Ecodesign Regulation and the establishment of a digital product passport, the EU Commission has set an important milestone under the Green Deal. The mechanical engineering sector will already be affected by the new requirements in the short term.
Together with members and partners, the trade association celebrated its 25th anniversary in Würzburg. One thing became particularly clear: the trade association and its topics are playing an increasingly important role in the industry.
The VDMA publishes the first benchmark for industry-wide materiality in accordance with the European Sustainable Reporting Standard (ESRS) of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius announces action on reusable transport packaging quota.
From 01.05.2025, packaging licensing in Spain will be extended to industrial packaging. This also applies to transport packaging for machine deliveries.
Together with member companies, the VDMA has developed training documents from October 2023 to spring 2024 that can be used to raise awareness of human rights risks in your own company and supply chain.
The strategic integration of sustainability reporting obligations in companies is becoming increasingly important, as the increasing transparency requirements will affect a large proportion of SMEs in the future.
QM Corner stands for one topic, one hour and virtual. In the second session, the established format dealt with the topic of handling confidential documents and the role of quality management.
The industry is facing the challenge of adapting to a changing market environment and taking advantage of the great opportunities presented by decarbonization and the new technologies that come with it.
The ninth future study examines the role of carbon management as the key to achieving climate targets. It outlines opportunities and hurdles for industry and society and presents four future scenarios for 2035 and beyond.
Under the guidance of the Chinese government, China's textile industry is committed to implementing green and low-carbon development. There are specific targets and a catalogue of measures for the period up to 2030.
The European Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Regulation aims to define what environmentally sustainable economic activities are and thus create a standardized classification system within the EU.
QM Corner stands for one topic, one hour and virtual. The established format will be continued in 2024. The first session dealt with the topic of sustainability and management systems.
On December 18, 2023, the EU Council reached an agreement ("general approach") on the proposal for the EU Packaging Regulation, after the EU Parliament had already approved its position on the document on November 22, 2023.
Even though the new Building Energy Act (GEG) is often reduced to a "heating law" for the residential sector and is the subject of controversial debate, the GEG also contains groundbreaking changes for non-residential buildings.
In pharmaceutical companies, the need for fast, lean processes is increasing. In this context, digitization can help shorten market entry times, while maintaining and even improving product quality. However, players must also arm themselves against threats.
On 26 October 2023, the focus day at the Future Food Factory OWL of the Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences (TH OWL) revolved around the topic of sustainability through digitalization in food production.
Political guidelines are reflected in new customer requirements. This is forcing companies to address the ecological footprint of their products. Pragmatic solutions are needed.
The VDMA's guide to circular business models is now available for members. The aim of this guide is to provide an introduction to the topic of the circular economy.
Get active! Young teams from VDMA member companies can develop creative concepts for reducing emissions and, with a little luck, win the fourth VDMA "Carbon Busters 2025" award.
Building automation for a sustainable future - full support for the new building energy law
The general meeting of the Automation Management for House Buildings trade association was held in Hamburg on October 13, 2023.
Joint offer from Germany Trade & Invest (gtai), the Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK)
The VDMA has published a questionnaire on the LkSG, which can be used to further specify potential risks in your own business area and in the supply chain.
This survey provides an overview of the status of the implementation of ESG issues in the machinery and plant engineering industry and what role they play in business relationships and what trends and further impacts are expected.
Board and technology working groups have prioritized the topic of sustainability in the context of AM. What is really sustainable about AM? Which system boundaries are considered? Facts & data on BestPractice examples will provide an overview.
Sustainability reports are also gaining central importance for mechanical and plant engineering. Many companies are not yet sufficiently prepared for the new requirements.
EU Regulation 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food came into force on October 10, 2022, replacing the previously applicable EU Regulation 2008/282. The new regulation applies to all plastic types and recycling technologies.
In the future, only safe, circular and sustainable products are to be allowed on the EU internal market. The central element for mechanical and plant engineering in this context is the revision and opening of the Ecodesign Directive and the establishment of a digital product passport.
On April 18, 2023, the German cabinet presented a draft law to increase energy efficiency and amend the Energy Services Act. An overview of the current status.
VDMA and its members support the transition to a functioning circular economy. The textile machinery industry is an indispensable partner in this transition. The following list provides an overview of the products and services of VDMA members that make this possible.
The old industrialised countries export their waste plastic packaging to third countries and emerging markets for disposal or recycling. However, these do not have appropriate infrastructure and technologies for sustainable recycling. As a result, considerable quantities of this waste ultimately end up in the sea via the major river systems of these countries.
With Active Packaging and Intelligent Packaging, the plastic packaging industry has two solutions at its disposal that help to reduce material usage and food losses.
Together with its members from companies, politics, associations and the media, Save Food [1] wants to drive innovation and create solutions to reduce food losses throughout the entire supply chain from field to consumer in dialogue with all stakeholders.
The aim of a recycling economy is not to dispose of the various materials as waste at the end of their useful life or service life, but to use them again as high-quality materials through intelligent processes. This saves energy and protects resources and the environment.
Today, more and more products are packed in plastic packaging of all kinds. But what happens after using the packaging. What quantities are generated in the EU28 and Germany and how are they recycled.
Packaging is one of the most important keys to protecting food from premature spoilage and to supplying people around the world with high-quality food - whether in industrialized, emerging or developing countries.
With the increasing demand for food, beverages and other consumer goods, the flood of packaging and thus packaging waste is rising.
Resource efficiency is of great importance for the packaging industry. But what is meant by this and how are they determined?
How can we succeed in creating a circular economy for plastics? What opportunities does the packaging industry have? The initiatives for recycling management in the plastics packaging industry offer numerous impulses for improving the reuse of packaging.
What activities are undertaken to reduce plastic waste? One approach is the recycling and reuse of plastics, which is being pursued by some institutions.
Non-returnable or returnable packaging: why and for what purposes it is suitable and what to consider in the life cycle assessment.
The regulatory requirements for the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for textiles are being developed within the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and delegated acts.
Seaweed is suitable as a raw material for biodegradable packaging. At interpack, the processing from seaweed to cup will be demonstrated live.
VDMA Packaging Machinery takes a look at alternatives to plastic and Styrofoam and where they are already being used.
Within the VDMA, hydrogen is not only of great interest for the VDMA Power-to-X for Applications, but is accompanied by a whole range of areas with diverse activities.
The number of one- and two-person households is increasing worldwide. Market and consumer-oriented packaging formats make a significant contribution to reducing the amount of food that spoils and is thrown away.
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What is the CO2 footprint? The carbon footprint indicates the amount of greenhouse gases released by an activity, process or action. But products also have a CO2 footprint.
Worldwide, about one third of all food is lost every year along its value chain, i.e. from the harvest to the consumer. This corresponds to approximately 1.3 billion tons. Not only food is lost, but also the resources used for cultivation, harvesting, processing, transport and storage. Packaging has a key role to play in the fight against food losses and the conservation of resources.
The life cycle assessment takes into account all environmental impacts of products, services or processes during their entire life cycle. There are some principles and rules to be observed and there are also challenges.
Sustainable solutions and materials are in demand for packaging. However, there is no such thing as sustainable packaging, because the products to be packaged are far too different and so are the packaging requirements.
Packaging under a protective atmosphere keeps food hygienically perfect and durable for longer without preservatives or thermal preservation. This protects against premature spoilage and thus the loss of food.
The production and use of packaging, whether made of plastic or another material, causes CO2 emissions. Which packaging material is more environmentally friendly? To determine this, it is necessary to compare the functional units of the packaging of certain products.
Better material properties, reduced wall thicknesses, lower film thicknesses, optimized shaping and processing techniques have resulted in plastic packaging becoming lighter and lighter over the years, while maintaining or improving packaging performance and stability. This is referred to as downgauging or lightweighting.
More laws than ever before are being prepared for the textile and clothing industry in the EU. They will fundamentally change how textiles and clothing are produced, marketed and recycled in the EU.
Products placed on the market must not pose a risk to humans. To guarantee this, there are corresponding national and international regulations that must be applied and complied with.
The Council of the EU defined in December 2022 its position on corporate sustainability due diligence. Although there are some positive elements, VDMA calls on the Council to revise its position.
Calculating the carbon footprint at the product level poses many challenges. In cooperation with various member companies, the VDMA is developing a "PCF calculation guideline" for the machinery and plant engineering sector.
Italy is one of the few countries in Europe to make environmental labeling of packaging mandatory for distributors not only in the B2C sector but also in the B2B sector, regardless of whether the distributor is an Italian or foreign company.
Finding your way through the legal jungle for packaging: Here you will find all relevant information on laws and regulations at European and national level.
Here you will find supporting documents to assist you in implementing the contents described in the ZVEI-VDMA Code of Conduct (compliance and sustainability topics) in your company.
The planned EU reporting obligations on sustainability are out of touch with reality. Among other things, they are supposed to cover the entire value chain of companies. For this, medium-sized companies lack the in-house-expertise. Moreover, there are not enough experts available.
Call for participation: EU consultation runs until August 8. Every vote counts. VDMA supports its members.
This year, the Innovation Award for Climate and Environment 2022 was presented to three partners of the VDMA sustainability initiative Blue Competence, among others. One of these three is Grundfos GmbH from Erkrath. The company received the award in the category "Process innovations for climate protection".
This year, the Innovation Award for Climate and Environment 2022 was presented to three partners of the VDMA sustainability initiative Blue Competence, among others. One of these three is Kurtz GmbH & Co KG from Kreuzwertheim. The company received the award in the "Environmentally friendly technologies" category.
Companies that want to modernize processes and invest in electricity and heat efficiency benefit from various - even lesser-known - funding opportunities at the federal and state levels.
With the cross-industry Code of Conduct, the VDMA aims to support companies in implementing compliance and sustainability requirements.
Air traffic must also reduce carbon dioxide emissions. There are various ways to achieve this.
The EU's political agenda for climate and environmental protection is being implemented with new strategies, regulations and programmes. VDMA Textile Machinery presents foreseeable changes for the industry.
Sustainable alternative fuels can also help to completely reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector.
The future trends of the meat processing machinery industry depend on various framework conditions such as laws, economic policy, but above all on consumer behavior.
On 24 November 2021, the kick-off event of the new VDMA project will take place online.Climate change is one of the key global challenges facing industry and society. Companies contribute significantly to anthropogenic climate change directly through site-related emissions, but also indirectly through emissions associated with energy purchases, as well as those that occur in the upstream and downstream value chain. Securing long-term competitiveness and adapting to the tightening political framework conditions are becoming drivers for greenhouse gas emission reductions and the gradual adaptation of new business models for companies across industries and regardless of their size.
Germany passed a Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) back in 2021. At EU level, the Supply Chain Directive (CS3D), which was adopted in 2024, is currently being renegotiated as part of Omnibus I.
Two of the four environmental objectives of the taxonomy regulation are also relevant for the textile sector. However, textile machinery is currently only mentioned in five taxonomy criteria relating to services.
With the interactive PDF poster "Sustainability Overview", the VDMA aims to provide an overview of the now very complex topic of Sustainability with the corresponding legal requirements for initial, operational implementation.
In order to remain technologically and economically successful in the future, the Executive Board of the trade association has launched three strategic working groups on central and future-relevant topics.
EU Commission adopts second package on sustainable finance - Mechanical engineering as supplier of green technologies not sufficiently considered in taxonomy.
In the following article we explain the advantages of a strategic CSR management.
Under the umbrella of the EU Green Deal, the European Commission intends to develop a strategy on "Circular Textile Economy". A strategy adopted by the Commission is expected towards the end of 2021.
The course has been set: greenhouse gas emissions in international shipping are to be reduced to net-zero by or around 2050 - an ambitious target.
In 2020, the EU classified textiles as "high impact" products. Environmental impacts are to be minimized along the entire textile value chain.
In 2020, the market environment for large-scale plant engineering was dominated by the effects of the Corona crisis and a slowdown in global economic momentum.
Our FAQ module provides detailed answers to the most important questions on how to strategically anchor sustainability in a company.
Combustion engines have shaped our lives like hardly any other invention - and still do. What we can still expect from them is now a campaign by the manufacturers of combustion engines for industrial applications and their suppliers.
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Blue Competence is the sustainability initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry.
The trends towards individualisation and the increasing demand for hygiene require innovative and holistic bathroom concepts. The German sanitary fittings industry offers sustainable product solutions.
Study on the battery production market and process engineering challenges essential for the industrial production of Li-ion batteries for electromobility and stationary storage.
Essential aspects of sustainability
Concepts and measures
Companies can be affected by climate change in different ways.
What do we mean by risks and what does a risk management system suitable for my company look like?
What is a Due Diligence process and how can I implement it in my company?
How can I correctly analyse, evaluate and prioritise the risks and impacts identified in the value chain analysis?
Which risks or impacts do I need to identify for my value chain analysis and which information sources can I use for this?
Your value chain is complex and your resources are scarce.
The supply chain diagram represents the stages of production as an ordered sequence of activities.
What is a value chain analysis?
Stakeholders should be involved in the risk assessment, especially of the company's impact on sustainability aspects (e.g. through consultation).
An environmental management system can be a valuable milestone towards sustainability management.
In order to develop a strategic CSR management approach, three phases are required.
The central instrument for the summary determination of materiality is the materiality matrix.
The external environment and internal company analysis can be combined in a so-called SWOT analysis.
With the help of the environment analysis, the external opportunities and risks in particular are determined.
With the help of the company analysis, the internal factors - in particular the strengths and weaknesses of the company - are first determined.
Most companies still find it comparatively easy to identify the relevant aspects of sustainability that can influence the course of business, the result or the situation of the company.
The DNK is based on the fundamental understanding of sustainability and the most important indicators of other frameworks (especially the GRI).
Principle 5: We act in a resource-efficient manner and are committed to climate protection
12 We communicate our sustainable actions transparently.
11. we maintain an active exchange with all parties involved.
10. We do what we promise!
9 We assume social responsibility in our regions.
8 Our company is a living space
Principle 7: We are committed to respecting human rights
Principle 4: Sustainable thinking and action is reflected in our processes and products
Guiding principle 3: Our technology and solutions promote sustainable development worldwide.
2nd guiding principle: With sustainable business models we create stable values and ensure entrepreneurial success
Sustainability is an essential component of our corporate strategy
The principle of materiality (also: materiality) originates from Anglo-American accounting
Indicators and key figures
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Developing a sustainability strategy means finding the best way from the "as-is" situation to the realization of your company's strategic goals. It thus serves to determine the long-term behaviour of your company and relevant sub-areas in relation to their corporate environment in order to achieve the long-term goals.
Climate-neutral production is a challenge along the entire value chain and occupies many companies. For this reason, the VDMA has now published a practical guide for the mechanical and plant engineering sector.
New VDMA Practical Guide "HSE Plan in Industrial Plant Engineering"
The German government is launching a company survey ("monitoring") on the subject of human rights. The VDMA expects this to set the course for future guidelines. A participation of as many companies as possible is therefore essential!
In the working group Technology - Laundry and Dry Cleaning Machines, technical and environmental topics relating to the mechanical engineering sector are advanced in the textile care sector.
Innovation, quality, comfort and responsibility. Brand manufacturers set trends and provide orientation in the evolution of the industry. What this means in concrete terms is described briefly and concisely in a video by the trade association.
At ITMA ASIA 2024, VDMA Textile Machinery examined offers and exhibits from Chinese exhibitors on the topics of recycling, automation and intelligent manufacturing / Industry 4.0.
Where answers count and expertise is required: At VDMA Photovoltaik Equipment, you receive all the services the industry needs in Germany. Professional and reliable, we are the drive and backing for your company. We catch the top themes and create values for you.
Since the beginning of 2021, importers of conflict minerals such as tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold from risk areas into the EU have been subject to binding due diligence obligations.
The AMG trade association is the sponsor of a series of VDMA standard sheets for the area of house and building automation