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"Stop the Clock for sustainability reporting is essential"

Good news from Brussels: the suspension of several reporting obligations gives companies the capacity to act in order to focus on important areas of transformation.

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Key demands of the VDMA for the 21st legislative period

To ensure the competitiveness of the mechanical and plant engineering industry, the VDMA is calling for reliable economic framework conditions. A strong industry means a strong economy.

VDMA web series: Sustainability Talk

With the ‘Sustainability Talks’, the VDMA is organising a web series on current and relevant sustainability topics for the mechanical and plant engineering industry. You can find an overview of the topics and dates here.

EU omnibus: Extensive changes to sustainability regulations

On 26 February, the European Commission published the omnibus proposal on sustainability. The EU Commission is thus responding to the concerns of the overburdened economy and strengthening competitiveness.

Overview of German sustainability awards

We have sat down and compiled an overview for you of the prizes and awards available, the structures and cost models behind them and how they are perceived and received by the public.

Glossary of Environmental and Sustainability Terms in Mechanical Engin

The transition to sustainability presents challenges for mechanical engineering – along with a flood of technical terms. Our **Glossary of Environmental and Sustainability Terms in Mechanical Engineering** sheds light on the complexities.

Generative AI in everyday QM work

The QM Corner stands for one topic, one hour and virtual. The session presented the possible applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in quality management.

Where do the parties stand on VDMA demands?

The VDMA has addressed extensive demands to politicians. What do the parties think? Our overview shows the extent to which the mechanical and plant engineering industry is taken into account in the programs for the federal election on February 23, 2025.

VDMA position: Relief from ESG regulations in EU Omnibus Regulation

With the Omnibus Regulation, Commission President von der Leyen wants to consolidate, reduce and simplify various ESG reporting obligations. The VDMA welcomes the initiative and is submitting specific proposals for improvement.

Consistently driving forward the reduction of bureaucracy

The mechanical and plant engineering sector is at the forefront of driving the sustainable transformation. To remain competitive, companies must be relieved of red tape, and ESG requirements must be implemented in a practical manner.

Overview of regulations on packaging and packaging waste worldwide

Focus on the circular economy: countries around the world are enacting regulations on packaging and waste in order to reduce environmental pollution. The overview "Regulations on packaging and packaging waste" shows current and planned measures. Download now!

"The German government is finally aiming to ease the burden on SMEs"

The German government now also wants to relieve companies of CSRD reporting obligations. It would be an urgently needed step. Politicians must now do everything they can to convince the EU of this measure.

"EU must urgently relieve companies"

The European Deforestation Regulation is being postponed - an important measure to ease the burden on companies. Other EU regulations must now also be put to the test as part of the omnibus regulation.

Mechanical engineering sector specific sustainability benchmarks

The call for sector specific sustainability benchmarks has increased as mechanical engineering companies come under pressure from legislation and customers to report their sustainability impact.

"Circular economy must continue to enjoy high priority"

Many mechanical engineering companies supply the technologies needed for a circular economy. This makes it all the more important that the EU and the future German government seriously pursue a circular economy policy.

Mandatory and trump card: a small carbon footprint for your products!

Pressure from customers and the regulatory market is increasing. Therefore, mechanical engineering companies must inevitably reduce the ecological footprint of their products. There is one area where you can achieve the greatest impact!

"Stop supply chain laws now!"

The German Supply Chain Act places an undue burden on small and medium-sized industrial companies. The CDU/CSU is therefore quite rightly calling for it to be repealed in the Bundestag.

New regulation: many companies need to act now

The Ecodesign Regulation for sustainable products has direct and indirect consequences for mechanical and plant engineering. Companies need to have certain data ready today - and therefore definitely need to deal with the Digital Product Passport!

EU Regulation: Deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR)

In December 2024, the EU bodies agree to postpone the start of implementation by 1 year.

Deforestation regulation EU Regulation 2023/1115

The deforestation regulation forces us to act.

Europe needs a single market for secondary raw materials

Mechanical engineering is indispensable for a European circular economy. The Circular Economy Act is an important building block, but it must not end in the minutiae of regulation.

Information on the scope for discretion when specifying default values

The German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) provides information on the possibility for companies to provide evidence of their efforts to obtain data on CBAM goods and the use of its discretionary powers in the assessment of CBAM reports

How do you develop sustainable products?

The results report of the "Managing Sustainable Innovations" project provides a compact overview of the framework conditions and approaches that can be used to create more sustainable products.

QM-Corner: Update on the ISO 9001 revision

The QM Corner stands for one topic, one hour and one virtual event. The third session of the established format dealt with the current status of the revision of ISO 9001.

"Implementation of reporting obligations must not lead to more work"

The cabinet agreement on CSRD is to be welcomed. However, there are downsides: these include the limited group of authorized auditors. The additional costs for affected companies are also significantly underestimated in the draft legislation.

Interim status of Q&A discussion on ESRS implementation in accordance with CSRD

In the ESRS project group, members exchange views on questions relating to the reporting requirements under CSRD. The VDMA provides its members with the interim status of the discussion as a Q&A.

Sustainability in mechanical and plant engineering: Stay up-to-date!

CSRD, Supply Chain Sustainability Obligations Act & Co.: The seminars of the Mechanical Engineering Institute provide you with practical knowledge and solutions to the current requirements for more sustainability and climate protection in mechanical and plant engineering.

Happy Birthday: 25 years of VDMA Software and Digitalization!

Together with members and partners, the trade association celebrated its 25th anniversary in Würzburg. One thing became particularly clear: the trade association and its topics are playing an increasingly important role in the industry.

Sustainability as a new cornerstone of customer benefit

QTK - quality, time, cost: this triangle of customer benefit dimensions has defined the economy for generations. Sustainability now adds another corner - the square QTKN.

Publication 1st VDMA Benchmark Industry Materiality according to ESRS

The VDMA publishes the first benchmark for industry-wide materiality in accordance with the European Sustainable Reporting Standard (ESRS) of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Deforestation regulation EU Regulation 2023/1115

The deforestation regulation forces us to act.

ESPR: Impact on mechanical and plant engineering

The new Ecodesign Regulation aims to regulate products sustainably throughout their entire life cycle - the mechanical and plant engineering sector will be directly affected by this.

First sign that the alarm signals of the economy are being heard

Federal Economics Minister Habeck wants to suspend the German Supply Chain Act for two years. It would be a first sign that the concerns and alarm signals of the business community are finally being heard.

VDMA training document: Human rights due diligence obligations

Together with member companies, the VDMA has developed training documents from October 2023 to spring 2024 that can be used to raise awareness of human rights risks in your own company and supply chain.

CSRD reporting: challenges and implementation strategies

The strategic integration of sustainability reporting obligations in companies is becoming increasingly important, as the increasing transparency requirements will affect a large proportion of SMEs in the future.

QM-Corner: Dealing with confidential documents

QM Corner stands for one topic, one hour and virtual. In the second session, the established format dealt with the topic of handling confidential documents and the role of quality management.

Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

The European Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Regulation aims to define what environmentally sustainable economic activities are and thus create a standardized classification system within the EU.

QM-Corner: Sustainability and management systems

QM Corner stands for one topic, one hour and virtual. The established format will be continued in 2024. The first session dealt with the topic of sustainability and management systems.

Awareness of carbon footprint on the rise - solutions for implementation

Political guidelines are reflected in new customer requirements. This is forcing companies to address the ecological footprint of their products. Pragmatic solutions are needed.

VDMA guide to circular business models

The VDMA's guide to circular business models is now available for members. The aim of this guide is to provide an introduction to the topic of the circular economy.

VDMA "Carbon Busters 2025" award enters a new round

Get active! Young teams from VDMA member companies can develop creative concepts for reducing emissions and, with a little luck, win the fourth VDMA "Carbon Busters 2025" award.

Implementation aids for the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)

Joint offer from Germany Trade & Invest (gtai), the Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK)

VDMA questionnaire for specifying risks in accordance with the LkSG

The VDMA has published a questionnaire on the LkSG, which can be used to further specify potential risks in your own business area and in the supply chain.

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.

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