TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas celebrates a double victory and receives two awards at the Green Brand Awards 2024 in the categories “Green Certification” and “Green & Circular Economy” for the certification system OK recycled. This double award is an important recognition of the Austrian group of companies´ commitment to supporting companies with a growing range of sustainability solutions.
The Green Brand Awards recognise products, services and development processes that promote a sustainable lifestyle and green economy. This annual awards ceremony was held on Thursday, 21 March 2024, at the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel.
The OK recycled certification system is an important tool for promoting the circular economy. Based on the mass balance, the OK recycled certification determines the amount of recycled material used in accordance with EU Directive 2019/904 on recycled plastics. OK recycled independently confirms the sustainability promise of the producers, a significant contribution in the fight against greenwashing.
With the primary aim of promoting responsible entrepreneurship in Greece, TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas – which has over 30 years of experience and international expertise – has developed a holistic system of green services. This system helps companies to review and optimise their actual environmental impact.
Maria Agapitou, Quality Systems & Product Certification Manager of TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas, said: “It is an honour for us to receive two Green Brand awards, which confirm our commitment to the sustainable development of our clients. Through continuous research, based on international standards and the real needs of business and society, we create services that promote sustainability and responsible entrepreneurship.”
Menelaos Kokkinos, Regional Product Manager Europe Sustainability & Water related engineering at TÜV AUSTRIA Group adds: “The OK recycled certification system responds to consumer demand for more transparency in green claims regarding recycled content. The two Green Brand awards are a great recognition of TÜV AUSTRIA’s efforts and commitment to shaping our future sustainably.”
Non-destructive testing (NDT)
TÜV AUSTRIA Iberia participated in The Navigator Company’s 2026 shutdown, in Setúbal, mobilizing a multidisciplinary team of 18 professionals to inspect and evaluate some of the plant’s most critical equipment, including Portugal’s largest waste-to-energy boiler.
3rd Certification and Accreditation Conference
On June 9, 2026, the 3rd Certification and Accreditation Conference was held in Nansha, Guangzhou, coinciding with the 19th World Accreditation Day. Themed “Certification, Accreditation, Testing, and Inspection: Innovating and Developing New Quality Productive Forces,” the conference brought together top minds and authoritative voices from the global conformity assessment sector.
Ivan Huang, Managing Director of TÜV AUSTRIA Shanghai, delivered a keynote speech titled “How Testing, Inspection and Certification Drive Green and Sustainable Development”, sharing TÜV AUSTRIA insights and practices in the Green Actions Services, his presentation sparked enthusiastic responses from the attendees.
Renewable hydrogen
CertifHy EU RFNBO Scheme:
TÜV AUSTRIA recognised as a CertifHy certification body
TÜV AUSTRIA further strengthens its role as a competent and independent partner for the certification of renewable hydrogen and e‑fuels in the European market.
AI Artificial Intelligence & Automotive Industry
Automotive industry professionals deep dive into
TÜV AUSTRIA´s TRUSTED AI
“Safe and Certifiable AI Systems“, TÜV AUSTRIA’s second AI white paper, marked a milestone in the group’s long-standing research efforts, offering enterprises a practical and realistic blueprint for ensuring trust in AI. As Leon Xu, Head of TÜV AUSTRIA China’s Automotive Service Division, emphasized, “AI will undeniably shape our future—but safety and trust must remain the baseline.” The white paper’s insights into risk management, emerging regulations, and future certification approaches set the tone for the event’s overarching message: “Trusted AI is the foundation for sustainable innovation.”
Independent third-party solutions drive competitiveness & sustainability
TÜV AUSTRIA Group had the pleasure and privilege of being represented at a special gathering at the Austrian Embassy in Rome, hosted on the occasion of the visit of Dr. Eva Liebmann, Deputy Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. TÜV AUSTRIA Italia´s managing director Crescenzo Di Fratta, emphasized the strong role and commitment of TÜV AUSTRIA Group in supporting companies.
International Day of Forests
On this year’s International Day of Forests, TÜV AUSTRIA is presenting an ambitious project: the “TÜV AUSTRIA Forests of the Future.” Since 2024, the internationally active Austrian group of companies has been sending a strong signal for climate protection and social responsibility. As a visible and long-term commitment to sustainability, the first company-owned forests were created in Romania, an important core market for TÜV AUSTRIA in Europe.
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