2025 TÜV SÜD Retail & Consumer Products Summit: Pioneering Sustainable Development in the Industry

On November 6, 2025, TÜV SÜD hosted its flagship "2025 Retail & Consumer Products Summit" at the Hong Kong Productivity Council headquarters, gathering global industry leaders to address pressing challenges in sustainability, compliance, and innovation for the retail and consumer product sectors.

Key Themes and Strategic Focus

The summit revolved around imperative topics including:

• Carbon Management: Strategies to measure and reduce Scope 3 emissions were highlighted, emphasizing the need for accurate data systems throughout the retail value chain.
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): Guidance was provided on adjusting to the EU’s evolving compliance landscape, focusing on sustainable operations to retain competitive advantage.
• Supply Chain Sustainability: Practical methods to integrate sustainability from sourcing to logistics were discussed, underlining benefits such as risk reduction and enhanced brand reputation.
• Consumer Product Cybersecurity: Emerging regulations like the EU’s RED Delegated Act pose new compliance mandates, with expert strategies shared to meet these cybersecurity standards.
• Battery Safety and Regulatory Compliance: The critical role of stringent battery standards for product reliability and market access was detailed to help enterprises maintain brand trust.

Leadership Insights

Mr. Dirk von Wahl, CEO of TÜV SÜD North Asia, emphasized the importance of collaborative partnerships amid evolving consumer expectations and regulatory demands. He reaffirmed TÜV SÜD’s commitment to leveraging their global expertise to guide enterprises through these complex transitions.

Mr. Josef Bichler, Vice President of Global Operations Business Unit Consumer Product, introduced the customer-centric “POWER 2030” strategy. This initiative focuses on expanding TÜV SÜD’s global network, driving digital innovation, and delivering integrated sustainability services to ensure product safety and competitive edge.

Industry Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

Participants reached consensus that compliance alone is insufficient in the face of systemic industry challenges, particularly those presented by green transformation and digitalization convergence. The summit underscored the necessity of cross-sector collaboration, integrated knowledge sharing, and continuous innovation for building a resilient, secure, and sustainable ecosystem in retail and consumer products.

About TÜV SÜD

With nearly 160 years of experience, TÜV SÜD is a global technical service leader, employing around 30,000 professionals across 1,000+ locations. The company plays a pivotal role in ensuring safety and reliability in pioneering technologies such as Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles, and renewable energy.

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