VNU Verband für Nachhaltigkeits- und Umweltmanagement e. V.

The VNU e.V. (VNU Verband für Nachhaltigkeits- und Umweltmanagement e. V.) is an independent, non-profit association founded in 2000 in Frankfurt am Main. The VNU is the legal successor of the Institute for Environmental Verifiers (IdU) and the Organization of Environmental Auditors and Verifiers (UBV), both established in 1994. With over 20 years of experience in environmental protection and sustainability, the VNU serves as a central platform for experts and practitioners in this field.

The VNU focuses on promoting management systems and other tools based on the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development. The main activities include:

• Networking: The VNU facilitates exchange among environmental and sustainability experts through regular meetings, such as the EMAS Club Europe, which was founded in 2012.
• Further Education: The association offers various events, including the Environmental and Sustainability Manager Day, the Environmental Verifier Day, and the VNU Symposium for Sustainable Management Systems.
• Professional Support: The VNU supports its members through specialized departments dealing with topics such as energy management, business ethics, environmental management, climate protection, life cycle inventory, water risks, and sustainability management.

The main mission of the VNU is to promote sustainable development and environmental protection by promoting management systems and other relevant tools. The association places great importance on collaboration among various stakeholders from business, society, and politics to jointly develop sustainable solutions.

The VNU is engaged in various sustainability initiatives:

• EMAS and ISO Standards: The association works closely with international and European organizations such as ISO TC 207 and the EMAS Regulatory Committee to promote standards and certifications in the field of environmental management.
• Cross-Industry Cooperation: The VNU cooperates with a variety of organizations and companies to support the implementation, management, and optimization of environmental management systems.
• Professional Expertise: Through its members and departments, the VNU offers comprehensive professional expertise in areas such as climate protection, water risks, and sustainability reporting.

The VNU e.V. is a central platform for all those committed to environmental protection and sustainability. Through its extensive networks, educational offerings, and professional support, the VNU makes an important contribution to promoting sustainable development and environmental protection in Germany and beyond[3][4].

• 1 - https://www.daad.de/de/der-daad/was-wir-tun/nachhaltigkeit/wohlstand/sdg-graduiertenkollegs-rohan-catalysis/
• 2 - https://www.vnu-ev.de/vnu-auf-einen-blick
• 3 - https://www.europeanasp.eu/membership/vnu.html
• 4 - https://www.vnu-ev.de
• 5 - https://www.gesundheit.bayer.de/sites/gesundheit_bayer_de/files/Details_zu_Sponsorings_2021.pdf