TÜV SÜD AG

TÜV SÜD AG is a testing, inspection and certification organization that addresses technology-related risks affecting people, the environment and assets. Its work spans auditing, inspection, management system and product certification, technical advisory, laboratory testing, training, and independent verification and validation. The organization evaluates systems, processes and products against regulatory, market and company requirements, with certification marks intended to demonstrate conformity with international standards for quality, safety and sustainability. Its services support organizations seeking to manage compliance obligations, assess operational risks and establish transparent technical claims.

Founded in 1866 by industrialists concerned with steam boiler safety, the organization has developed from that early industrial safety mission into a global technical services group. More than 30,000 employees operate across over 1,000 locations, combining accredited laboratories with multidisciplinary expertise and participation in standards committees and industry boards. Its sector work covers automotive, building and construction, chemical processing, consumer products and retail, energy, manufacturing, medical devices, and rail. Automotive capabilities extend across research, production, sales and after-sales activities, including vehicle homologation, testing, inspection, cybersecurity assessment, battery testing and support for connected, automated, electric and hydrogen mobility. Sustainability and digitalisation form central themes in its approach to technological change and corporate governance.