Sustainability

Diest pupils plant own school forest: playground becomes green learning space

Sustainability will literally take root in the playground of KSD Sint-Jan School in Diest on Thursday. Together with the pupils, TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium is planting its own Miyawaki school forest: a dense, indigenous micro-forest that enhances biodiversity and lets children experience what nature does to well-being and learning abilities.

TÜV AUSTRIA’s ‘OK renewable’ Certification
a step towards a carbon circular economy

With a proven track record in certification, TÜV AUSTRIA is committed to promoting sustainable practices through our diverse range of certification schemes. With the growing emphasis on renewability, our latest initiative, the ‘OK renewable’ certification, integrates seamlessly into our portfolio, reinforcing our dedication to a sustainable future.

Dr. Stefan Haas

A positive view
of the future

Multiple crises, gloomy news and a pessimistic mood characterized the year 2024. Is it even possible to look to the future with confidence in light of this? Absolutely! Without a focus on the positive, on the opportunities that exist even in the crisis, we will not escape the negative spiral. 

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OK renewable

The development of renewable carbon-based materials is a key concern for the future as it reduces reliance on virgin fossil resources.

New

REAL appoints TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium as a new CMCS Certification Body

TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium has been appointed as a new certification body under Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL)’s Compostable Materials Certification Scheme (CMCS).