Blue Competence
The sustainability initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry
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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Wichtige Fragen zum Thema
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.
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.
On February 23, 2022, European Commission presented its proposal for a directive on corporate due diligence in the field of sustainability. In Germany, the Bundestag has already passed a Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) in summer 2021.
Here you will find accompanying documents to support you in implementing the contents (compliance and sustainability topics) described in the ZVEI-VDMA Code of Conduct in your company.
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“.
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“.
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“.
The German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) is awarding the German Innovation Prize for Climate and Environment (IKU) for the first time. The award honors outstanding innovations from ten German companies and research institutions with a total of 175,000 euros in prize money.
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.
With the cross-industry Code of Conduct, the VDMA aims to support companies in implementing compliance and sustainability requirements.
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.
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.
Description
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 is the sustainability initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry.
11. we maintain an active exchange with all parties involved.
Guiding principle 4: Sustainable thinking and acting is reflected in our processes and products.
The VDMA Energy Efficiency Guide addresses arguments from the textile machinery industry on energy efficiency and the often questionable usefulness of machine labels.
VDMA Fokus-Thema
12 sustainability principles for mechanical and plant engineering
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1. Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy.
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2. With sustainable business models, we create stable values and secure entrepreneurial success.
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3. Our technology and solutions promote sustainable development worldwide.
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4. Sustainable thinking and action is reflected in our processes and products.
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5. We act in a resource-efficient manner and are committed to climate protection.
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6. Our employees are our most valuable asset. We encourage commitment and opportunities for participation.
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7. We are committed to respecting human rights.
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8. Our company is habitat.
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9. We are taking on social responsibility in our regions.
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10. We do what we promise!
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11. We maintain an active exchange with all stakeholders.
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12. We communicate our sustainable actions transparently.
Veranstaltungen & Messen
The energy sector is in a transformation phase: The energy turnaround is to be enabled and climate targets are to be achieved. This poses challenges for the energy sector, but also opens up opportunities for the supply chain. In this webinar, we provide an overview of the business opportunities in the energy sector.
On April 17, 2023, at 1 p.m., Gerd Krieger, managing director of the VDMA Fuel Cells Working Group, will present the generic PEM fuel cell stack together with Dr. Ludwig Jörissen from the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) at the Public Forum Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Europe in Hall 13, Booth D25.
Linda Lichtmeß, market analyst at Euromonitor, provides an overview of the global packaging market. What are the global trends? Which sustainability aspects are becoming more important to consumers? What is driving the industry and consumers? Where are the opportunities and challenges?
1st International Conference on Tribology and Sustainable Lubrication
Awareness of the importance of sustainability and the need to reduce resource consumption is growing. Mechanical engineering has a key role to play in this respect. On the one hand as a solution provider for innovative processes and products, and on the other as a pioneer in the implementation of circular economy. The second Mechanical Engineering Summit Salon will discuss the topic at the Hannover Messe - live on site and digitally.
The circular economy offers numerous opportunities for mechanical engineering, especially with regard to new business models. A new VDMA guide, which we would like to present to you at the Hannover Messe, provides orientation.
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