SustainCERT signs strategic partnership with TÜV SÜD
Luxembourg, December 16, 2024 - SustainCERT has entered a strategic partnership with TÜV SÜD on the development of our digital verification platform. The SustainCERT Platform is currently the first and only digital verification platform for VVBs. Both companies will combine their expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly growing carbon market by digitizing processes and data verification leveraging data science and AI. This will increase the efficiency, transparency, and credibility of the validation and verification process and contribute to higher integrity in carbon markets.
“The transition to digital verification is necessary for carbon markets to reach scale with integrity and collaborations are key to accelerating the adoption of digital technologies. TÜV SÜD’s expertise and global network of auditors, combined with our climate and technological know-how, will allow us to strengthen the SustainCERT platform further as the leading digital verification solution in carbon markets. This partnership is a recognition of SustainCERT’s digital leadership,” says Marion Verles, SustainCERT CEO.
“We are thrilled about this collaboration”, announces Dr. Céline Bilolo, Chief Sustainability Officer at TÜV SÜD. “TÜV SÜD has almost two decades of experience in verifying carbon credit claims in both the regulated emission trading and the voluntary carbon market. By combining our knowledge and capabilities with SustainCERT’s innovative approach—particularly in digitizing verification processes—we aim to enhance efficiency and streamline compliance requirements. This will lead to more transparency, accuracy and traceability of verification data for VVBs.”
A digital and AI-powered platform to increase efficiency and credibility
The platform’s user-friendly interface improves workflows and unlocks efficiency for companies, auditors, and certification bodies. Data protection, transparency, and compliance with established standards will ensure the accuracy and trustworthiness of each climate report and promote credible climate protection measures in all carbon markets. The platform is supported by data science, AI, and machine learning, which enables a deeper review of emissions data. This is how real impact can be generated.
“The focus of our partnership with TÜV SÜD is to develop further the SustainCERT platform and its capability, scalability, and reach, leveraging data science and AI to exponentially increase the efficiency of audits,” complements Patrick Hilt, Chief Technology Officer at SustainCERT. “This is an important step toward digitizing carbon markets, ensuring the quality and reliability of carbon credits being issued and unlocking scale.”
“At TÜV SÜD, we are dedicated to pioneering advanced solutions for a sustainable future,” said Mr. Bratin Roy, Global Head of Decarbonisation, TÜV SÜD AG. “By partnering with SustainCERT’s AI-powered platform, we aim to revolutionize the validation and verification process for VVBs in the carbon credit market. This collaboration will serve as a critical enabler of digitalization in this space, aligning seamlessly with globally recognized frameworks. Together, we strive to enhance transparency, efficiency, and scalability in carbon market operations, setting a new benchmark for an impactful carbon credit market.”
About SustainCERT
Since our foundation in 2018, SustainCERT has evolved into an independent Validation and Verification Body for climate impact. Today, SustainCERT is a global leader in climate impact verification, offering innovative, technology-driven solutions to ensure the credibility of climate action. The company specializes in verification services for carbon markets and Scope 3 decarbonization projects.
By combining deep climate expertise with advanced digital innovation, SustainCERT is driving greater transparency, accountability, and trust in environmental markets. Our unique approach empowers organizations and project developers to scale their climate impact while meeting the highest standards of integrity.
About TÜV SÜD
Founded in 1866 as a steam boiler inspection association, the TÜV SÜD Group has evolved into a global enterprise. About 28.000 employees work at over 1.000 locations in about 50 countries to continually improve technology, systems and expertise. They contribute significantly to making technical innovations such as Industry 4.0, autonomous driving and renewable energy safe and reliable.