TÜV Rheinland & CircularSkills – Working Together for a Sustainable Future
Transparent sustainability assessments for informed decisions.
CircularSkills helps companies evaluate their sustainability performance in a structured, transparent, and comparable way.
At the heart of this is the CircularSkills Scorecard. It clearly summarizes the assessment based on the six environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy as well as minimum social standards, creating a robust foundation for economic, technical, and strategic decisions.
Especially for complex products, buildings, technical systems, and supply chains, the Scorecard helps create transparency, identify areas for improvement, and communicate sustainability performance in a comprehensible way.
TÜV Rheinland and CircularSkills are pooling their respective expertise to support companies in their sustainable transformation. CircularSkills supports companies with practical expertise, training, and solutions in the areas of sustainability and the circular economy. TÜV Rheinland complements this with independent testing and certification services.
Together, we support companies in transparently implementing sustainability goals, addressing regulatory requirements, and driving sustainable developments throughout their value chains.
Our Mission
We enable companies to balance economic success with environmental responsibility. With TÜV Rheinland and CircularSkills by your side, sustainability becomes not only understandable but also actionable and scalable.
The CircularSkills Process for Products
Sustainability performance is assessed through a structured and transparent process. From the initial analysis through optimization to optional auditing and certification, CircularSkills helps companies create transparency and systematically identify opportunities for improvement.
The combination of data-driven assessment, a standardized scorecard, and independent verification by TÜV Rheinland creates a robust foundation for informed decisions, credible sustainability communication, and long-term competitiveness.The CircularSkills Process for Products
The assessment of sustainability performance takes place through a structured and transparent process. From the initial analysis through optimization to optional auditing and certification, CircularSkills supports companies in creating transparency and systematically identifying opportunities for improvement.
The combination of data-driven assessment, a standardized scorecard, and independent verification by TÜV Rheinland creates a solid foundation for informed decisions, credible sustainability communication, and long-term competitiveness.
An Overview of the Four Process Steps
1. Initial Assessment
An initial product scan based on publicly available data provides an initial assessment of sustainability performance and identifies potential areas for action.
2. Supplementation & Optimization
Company and product data are supplemented and analyzed. Based on this, targeted improvement measures can be developed to further optimize individual sustainability parameters.
3. Finalization & Auditing
Once the assessment is complete, the final scan result is generated. Optionally, the results can be independently audited and certified by TÜV Rheinland.
4. Utilization
The results can be used for marketing and sales, tenders, investment decisions, and the internal management of sustainability measures. Optionally, recertification takes place after three years.
CircularSkills – Multidimensional Sustainability Assessment
- CircularSkills offers innovative solutions to assess and optimize the sustainability performance of products and business models.
- CircularSkills ProductScan: Standardized and systematic application of the EU taxonomy to products and business models.
- CircularSkills Scorecard: Clear presentation of the sustainability assessment for transparency and comparability.
- Digital tools and platforms: Scalable solutions for assessing and optimizing sustainability performance.
- Consulting services: Support in integrating sustainability strategies into your business processes.
TÜV Rheinland – Sustainability with a System
TÜV Rheinland is a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services. We support companies in achieving their sustainability goals and meeting regulatory requirements.
- Carbon Management and ESG Compliance: Support with CO₂ calculation, decarbonization, and sustainability audits.
- Regulatory Expertise: Consulting and support for compliance with EU Taxonomy, CSRD, PPWR, ESPR, and other regulations.
- Strategic Consulting: Development and implementation of sustainable business models and supply chains.
- Long-term support: Ongoing assistance in implementing sustainable processes for lasting success.
- Neutral review by auditors: Independent assessment of the compliance and accuracy of the data used for a scan.
- Certification: Following a successful audit, TÜV Rheinland issues a certificate that builds trust and documents your sustainability performance. The results are published on the Certipedia platform.
The collaboration between TÜV Rheinland and CircularSkills
CircularSkills and TÜV Rheinland are combining their respective expertise to support companies in their sustainable transformation. While CircularSkills supports companies with technical expertise, training, and practical solutions, TÜV Rheinland handles independent testing and certification.
Why companies choose CircularSkills and TÜV Rheinland:
- Market positioning and leadership: Become an industry leader and strengthen your competitive edge through expanded services and expertise.
- Sustainable innovation: Tap into new markets and target groups with innovative and sustainable solutions.
- Greater security and transparency: Support compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and create greater transparency in your supply chains and processes.
- Complementary expertise for your transformation: CircularSkills supports companies with practical expertise and solutions in the field of sustainability. TÜV Rheinland complements this with independent testing and certification services.
- Trust through independent certification: With a certificate from TÜV Rheinland, you document your sustainability performance and build trust with customers, partners, and investors.
Turn sustainability into a measurable business advantage.
CircularSkills supports companies with practical training, consulting, and solutions in the areas of the circular economy, carbon management, sustainability reporting, and sustainable supply chains. This is complemented by the independent testing and certification services provided by TÜV Rheinland.
Your benefits at a glance
- Successfully meet tender requirements and customer expectations: Provide robust evidence of your sustainability performance. Strengthen your position in tenders and customer evaluations.
- Reliably implement regulatory requirements: Prepare specifically for CSRD, the EU Taxonomy, and other guidelines. Reduce compliance and supply chain risks.
- Build trust with customers, partners, and investors: Document progress through independent assessments and certifications. Create transparency and credibility with stakeholders.
- Unlock new business opportunities: Work with us to develop the capabilities required for the circular economy. Leverage sustainability as a driver of innovation and competitiveness.
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Together, we’ll shape your sustainable future. Let’s get your transformation started!
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