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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:
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:
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].