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Blue Competence

The sustainability initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry

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Blue Competence is an initiative of the VDMA aimed at promoting sustainability in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. At the same time, the initiative has the goal of informing the industry about sustainable solutions which will lead to new energy concepts, to the efficient use of limited resources, or to an improvement in the overall quality of life.

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Blue Competence is an initiative of the VDMA to promote sustainability in mechanical and plant engineering. At the same time, the initiative aims to publicize sustainable solutions to the industry that lead to new energy concepts, efficient use of scarce resources or an improvement in the quality of life.

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VDMA supports on the way to climate-neutral production

Climate-neutral production is a challenge along the entire value chain and occupies many companies. For this reason, the VDMA has now published a practical guide for the mechanical and plant engineering sector.

VDMA Sustainability Management Guide

Our VDMA practical guide "Living sustainability in the company" has now been published by VDMA-Verlag. It is specifically tailored to the mechanical and plant engineering sector and contains extensive knowledge, tips as well as tools to manage, implement and make sustainability transparent.

Business and human rights: Corporate due diligence enshrined in law

At the EU level, the final form of the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) will be negotiated in 2023. In Germany, the Bundestag has already passed a Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) in 2021.

VDMA questionnaire for the specification of risks according to LkSG

The VDMA has published a questionnaire on the LkSG that can be used for further concretization in one's own business area and in the supply chain if potential risks are identified.

Where do companies stand in implementing ESG requirements?

This survey provides an overview of the status of the implementation of ESG issues in the machinery and plant engineering industry and what role they play in business relationships and what trends and further impacts are expected.

Supporting documents for the ZVEI-VDMA Code of Conduct

Here you will find supporting documents to assist you in implementing the contents described in the ZVEI-VDMA Code of Conduct (compliance and sustainability topics) in your company.

Blue Competence Partner Grundfos erhält IKU-Preis 2022

Der Innovationspreis für Klima und Umwelt 2022 wurde dieses Jahr unter anderem an drei Partner der VDMA-Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative Blue Competence verliehen. Einer dieser drei ist die Grundfos GmbH aus Erkrath. Den Preis erhielt das Unternehmen in der Kategorie „Prozessinnovationen für den Klimaschutz“.

Blue Competence Partner SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG erhält IKU-Preis 2022

Der Innovationspreis für Klima und Umwelt 2022 wurde dieses Jahr unter anderem gleich an drei Partner der VDMA-Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative Blue Competence verliehen. Einer dieser drei ist die SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG aus Lauffen. Den Preis erhielt das Unternehmen in der Kategorie „Umweltfreundliche Produkte und Dienstleistungen“.

Blue Competence Partner Kurtz & Co. KG erhält IKU-Preis 2022

Der Innovationspreis für Klima und Umwelt 2022 wurde dieses Jahr unter anderem an drei Partner der VDMA-Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative Blue Competence verliehen. Einer dieser drei ist die Kurtz GmbH & Co. KG aus Kreuzwertheim. Den Preis erhielt das Unternehmen in der Kategorie „Umweltfreundliche Technologien“.

Blue Competence success stories

Blue Competence is an initiative of the VDMA to promote sustainability in mechanical and plant engineering. At the same time, the initiative aims to publicize sustainable solutions to the industry that lead to new energy concepts, efficient use of scarce resources or an improvement in the quality of life.

ZVEI-VDMA Code of Conduct published

With the cross-industry Code of Conduct, the VDMA aims to support companies in implementing compliance and sustainability requirements.

All you need to know about Sustainability at a glance

With the interactive PDF poster "Sustainability Overview", the VDMA aims to provide an overview of the now very complex topic of Sustainability with the corresponding legal requirements for initial, operational implementation.

Web seminar recording: From climate strategy, to climate targets and compensation

In the concluding web seminar of the series "Climate-neutral production" you will learn how to become a climate-neutral company with climate goals and a climate strategy and how to offset your emissions.

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Software offer in cooperation with VDMA

At the request of its members, the VDMA searched for and found a suitable service provider for CSR Management in an intensive process.

Blue Competence

With the Blue Competence initiative, the VDMA promotes the development and implementation of sustainable solutions in plant and mechanical engineering. Ecology, economy and social action go hand in hand.

Blue Competence in brief

Blue Competence is the sustainability initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry.

Exchange with participants

11. we maintain an active exchange with all parties involved.

Sustainability in processes and products

Guiding principle 4: Sustainable thinking and acting is reflected in our processes and products.

Sustainable corporate strategy

Sustainability is an essential component of our corporate strategy

Twelve guiding principles for sustainable action

The 12 guiding principles for sustainability in the mechanical and plant engineering industry are more than just lip service.

Quick check: Managing sustainable customer requirements

In the mechanical engineering sector, there are more and more enquiries about sustainability in the supply chain. To support members in dealing with this, the VDMA now offers telephone advice.

"Conserving resources - securing potential savings".

The VDMA Energy Efficiency Guide addresses arguments from the textile machinery industry on energy efficiency and the often questionable usefulness of machine labels.

Auf den Punkt

Auf den Punkt

Auf den Punkt Zitat Blue Competence

Christoph Klenk

"Anchoring sustainable action as part of a strategy inside the company requires sensitivity and a willingness to critically examine one's own actions."

Christoph Klenk
Christoph Klenk, CEO of Krones AG

Auf den Punkt Zahl Blue Competence

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Guiding principles

provide the mechanical and plant engineering industry with a clear formula for sustainability.

Source: VDMA

Auf den Punkt Zusammenfassung Blue Competence

Summary
A brief introduction to Blue Competence
  • Shaping the world with technology - beyond the day after tomorrow
  • Accomplishing more with fewer resources
  • Taking responsibility

Veranstaltungen & Messen

Veranstaltungen & Messen

Tue. 17.10.23 Tue. 17.10.23

exclusive

  • Europe
  • Green Deal
  • Regional Subsidiary North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Central Europe
  • Western Europe
  • BeNeLux Office

We would like to invite you to participate in the event organized by VDMA (Benelux & NRW) in cooperation with the Dutch Koninklijke Metaalunie on Tuesday, 17th October, 2023.

Places available

Thu. 19.10.23 Thu. 19.10.23

exclusive

  • Sustainability

Product Carbon Footprint / Life Cycle Assessment

Places available

Tue. 24.10.23 Tue. 24.10.23

  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Climate Policy

More details will follow. Please make a note of the date already today.

More details will follow. Please make a note of the date already today.

Thu. 26.10.23 Thu. 26.10.23

  • Energy
  • Climate Policy
  • Energy Prices

high energy prices, climate-neutral production, more reporting requirements: The challenges for companies are greater than ever.

Places available

Tue. 07.11.23 Tue. 07.11.23

  • Regional Subsidiary North Rhine-Westphalia

In addition to innovations in business management and controlling, the event will also address sustainability reporting and the impact of the Ukraine war on accounting.

Places available

Wed. 08.11.23 Wed. 08.11.23

  • Laser

Exchange and networking of members and guests. The current status of the WG Laser and planned projects as well as initiatives of member companies will be discussed.

Places available

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Weitere VDMA Leistungen

Weitere VDMA Leistungen
Quick Check: Managing sustainable customer requirements
Are you also receiving increasing numbers of inquiries about sustainability in the supply chain? We can help you find the right answer to every question - very simply: with our quick check.
CSR Management: Software Offer in Cooperation with the VDMA
In cooperation with the sustainability startup Verso, we are offering a software-based control and reporting tool for controlling company-internal CSR management.
Technology, environment and sustainability - TUN helps
In the case of legislative changes in the environmental and technical domains or in the interpretation of existing laws, we provide you with advice and support.
FAQ Sustainability Management
Our FAQ module provides detailed answers to the most important questions on how to strategically anchor sustainability in a company.

Partner Companies of Blue Competence

Partner Companies of Blue Competence

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