Supply and disposal

Supply and disposal – safety for people, the environment, and infrastructure

Utility and waste disposal companies in Germany perform countless important functions that are essential to modern social life. Their top priority is always ensuring a secure supply of energy, water, and waste disposal. At the same time, companies in this industry must comply with numerous legal requirements and regulations to ensure the protection of people, the environment, and facilities.
The industry faces major challenges resulting from technological progress, the energy transition, new material cycles, and increasing digitalization. TÜV NORD CERT can help you reliably overcome these challenges, from sustainability and security of supply to cybersecurity.

All services for supply and disposal

Air pollutants

Air pollutants, as defined by the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG), are substances that alter the natural composition of the air, particularly through smoke, soot, dust, gases, aerosols, vapors, or odors. Ensuring adequate protection for residential areas while also considering the growth opportunities for businesses is a crucial aspect of environmental management.

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Carbon Management

Carbon management encompasses strategies to reduce and control carbon emissions in order to combat climate change. It involves the measurement, analysis, and optimization of CO₂ emissions within a company. The goal is to minimize environmental impact through sustainable practices and technologies while contributing collectively to achieving the climate targets set by the EU and Germany.

Certification of data centers according to TSI, EN 50600, or ISO/IEC 22237

The certification of data centers according to TSI, EN 50600, or ISO/IEC 22237 by TÜV NORD guarantees availability, security, and resilience. Since 2002, over 1,000 projects have been successfully completed, making certified data centers a reliable benchmark in Germany and internationally and creating trust among third-party users.

Certification of technical control centers according to TSA.STANDARD

The certification of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers in accordance with TSA.STANDARD or EN 50518 by TÜV NORD guarantees maximum reliability. It provides objective proof of the effective implementation of technical, operational, and organizational requirements, including process control and plant monitoring centers, for precise control and monitoring.

Chimney height calculation

Die Schornsteinhöhenberechnung ist entscheidend für die effiziente Abführung von Rauchgasen und die Einhaltung gesetzlicher Vorschriften. Sie berücksichtigt Brennstoffart, Anlagenleistung und örtliche Gegebenheiten. Eine präzise Berechnung sichert den optimalen Betrieb der Anlage und erhöht Sicherheit sowie Komfort für die Bewohner.

Commissioning of data centers

TÜV NORD's commissioning of data centers includes integration tests that ensure the proper functioning of critical infrastructure such as power supply, climate control, and security systems. As a neutral third party, TÜV NORD provides quality assurance to ensure trouble-free operation and verify system interactions.

Company Representatives

Company officers are essential for compliance with legal requirements in companies. They monitor environmental protection, occupational safety and data protection, advise management and train employees. Their expertise helps to minimise risks and promote sustainable practices in order to make operations legally compliant and efficient.

Conformity assessment and GAP analysis of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers

TÜV NORD's conformity assessment and GAP analysis of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers identifies risks and potential for improvement. It provides a snapshot of the current level of security and optimally prepares you for certification according to EN 50518 or TSA.STANDARD.

Conformity assessment of data centers

TÜV NORD's conformity assessment of data centers ensures physical security and availability through standards such as TSI, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237. These provide comprehensive requirements definitions for power supply, climate control, building construction, and security systems, enabling companies to demand quality guarantees from colocation providers.

Construction noise

As a certified measurement centre, TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers acoustic forecasts and measurements of construction noise and supports you in the acoustic optimisation of your construction processes.

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Design Assesment of data centers

TÜV NORD's planning assessment of data centers ensures compliance with standards such as TSI.STANDARD, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237. Early review of the draft design allows for corrections to be made in the event of deviations, ensuring high availability classes and optimal structural and technical measures.

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Emission measurements

In accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG), operators of plants requiring authorization are obligated to have the type and scope of emissions from their facilities regularly assessed by an accredited measuring body, as notified under Section 29b BImSchG. Our experts conduct these emission measurements for a wide range of individual substances.

Emission/immission forecasts gases/dust

Forecasts of emissions and immissions for gases and dust are vital for environmental protection. They aid in evaluating the impact of pollutants on air quality and health. Through precise modeling and analysis, effective strategies can be developed to reduce emissions and ensure compliance with legal standards.

EN 50518

The TSA.STANDARD certification from TÜV NORD ensures maximum reliability for alarm receiving centers and technical control centers in accordance with DIN EN 50518. It confirms the effective implementation of technical, operational, and organizational requirements for the reliable reception and processing of emergency calls and alarm signals 24/7.

EN 50600 (DC)

The European standard EN 50600 provides comprehensive guidelines for the planning, construction, and operation of data centers, focusing on power supply, air conditioning, and security infrastructure. TÜV NORD experts support you in designing your data center to be future-proof and state-of-the-art.

Environmental Reporting

Emission declarations are key instruments in environmental management that oblige companies to document and disclose their pollutant emissions. They promote transparency and help to comply with legal requirements. By systematically recording emissions, companies can monitor their environmental impact and develop targeted measures to reduce it.

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Functional testing and calibration of monitoring equipment

Regular functional testing and calibration are essential for the operation of automatic measuring systems (AMS) for emission monitoring. This ensures that the measuring equipment works precisely and that the measurement signals are correctly analysed and stored. This promotes both environmental protection and operational safety.

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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

GOTS certification assesses ecological and social requirements along the entire textile supply chain – TÜV NORD CERT verifies the relevant evidence.

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Immission Control Officer

As company representatives for immission control, we offer you competent support in complying with legal requirements

Industrial noise

As an accredited measuring body, TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers reliable noise measurements and noise forecasts on industrial plants. Trust our long-standing experience to reliably meet legal noise protection requirements.

ISO 22301 - Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

The ISO 22301 standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS) helps companies ensure business continuity in the event of critical incidents such as natural disasters or IT failures. TÜV NORD CERT offers certification to ensure proactive measures and testing procedures for crisis management.

ISO 27001 Certification

The ISO/IEC 27001 standard defines criteria for an effective information security management system (ISMS) that ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. TÜV NORD offers customized audits for certification to ensure trust and continuous improvement.

ISO/IEC 22237

The international standard ISO/IEC 22237 provides comprehensive guidance on the planning, construction, and operation of data centers to ensure their physical security and availability. TÜV NORD experts support you in planning, operating, or expanding your data center in a future-proof manner in line with the latest state of the art.

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KRITIS and the IT Security Act

The IT Security Act 2.0 extends the protection of critical infrastructures (KRITIS) to include municipal waste disposal and companies of particular public interest. It lowers thresholds to oblige more organizations to increase their IT security, especially those that serve more than 500,000 people.

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Location assessment of data centers

The location assessment for data centers is crucial for security. Early identification and mitigation of risks such as water, explosions, and hazardous substances are essential. The location influences the level of security, whereby potential hazards and traffic routes must be taken into account to ensure optimal conditions.

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Odour forecasts

Odor forecasts are essential for urban land-use planning and approval processes, as they calculate the frequency of odor perceptions in the vicinity of a facility. By utilizing odor-relevant data and weather information, they assess potential nuisances in accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act.

Odour measurements

Odor measurements are used to determine the concentration of odorous substances in the air, often through olfactometry, which employs the human nose as a sensor. Samples are collected in odor-proof bags and analyzed in the laboratory to evaluate the intensity and frequency of odors, helping to prevent nuisances.

Odours

Commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities often emit odors that can negatively impact the quality of life in surrounding areas. To minimize the effects on the environment and public health, authorities are increasingly requiring a comprehensive assessment of odor emissions.

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Permit Management

The construction and operation or modification of a plant according to the Federal Immission Control Act requires a comprehensive permit management. Operators must go through complex application procedures and submit extensive application documents. Current legal framework conditions and the permit status must always be taken into account.

Planning evaluation of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers

In the planning assessment of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers, TÜV NORD supports companies, operators, and planners in integrating the requirements of EN 50518 from the outset. This ensures physical security and availability, avoids costly replanning, and ensures compliance with recognized standards.

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Quality Gates & Construction guidance for Data Centers

TÜV NORD offers effective construction supervision to ensure the conformity and certifiability of high-availability data centers. Up to five on-site appointments during the construction phase allow deviations to be identified and corrected at an early stage, based on standards such as TSI.STANDARD, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237, in order to avoid high costs for subsequent changes.

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Safety Adviser for Dangerous Goods

As safety advisers for dangerous goods, we offer competent support in complying with legal requirements

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TSA.STANDARD: Physical protection of alarm receiving centers/technical control centers

The TSA.STANDARD from TÜV NORD is a comprehensive catalog of criteria for the certification of alarm receiving centers and technical control centers, based on DIN EN 50518. It ensures physical security and reliability, supplemented by additional features for functional safety.

TSE.STANDARD: Energy efficiency & sustainability in data centers

The TSE.STANDARD from TÜV NORD supports data centers in implementing energy efficiency and sustainability in accordance with the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact and the Energy Efficiency Act. It offers a modular system for compliance with EU directives and ISO 50001:2018 to demonstrate CO2 neutrality and sustainable operation.

TSI.PROFESSIONAL Training

The TSI.PROFESSIONAL training course from TÜV NORD offers comprehensive insights into the planning, construction, and operation of data centers, based on the TSI methodology and the TSI.STANDARD. It covers physical security, availability, and energy efficiency, based on BSI IT-Grundschutz and standards such as DIN EN 50600.

TSI.STANDARD: Availability & Physical Protection of Data Centers

TSI.STANDARD is a methodology developed by TÜV NORD for evaluating and certifying the physical security and availability of data centers. It offers a holistic approach that takes into account the physical infrastructure, organizational processes, and documentation to ensure high availability and security of the infrastructure.

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Waste Management Officer

As waste management officers, we offer you expert support in complying with legal requirements. We optimise your waste management, develop sustainable concepts and ensure environmentally friendly disposal. Our expertise helps to increase efficiency and fulfill your operator obligations.

Water Protection Officer

As company representatives for water protection, we provide expert support to help you comply with legal requirements.

Workplace noise

As an accredited measuring body, TÜV NORD Umweltschutz offers noise measurements and noise assessments. We offer competent support to optimize your working environment. Trust our expertise to optimize the occupational safety and productivity of your employees.

Workshops for alarm receiving centers and technical control centers

The workshop for alarm receiving centers and technical control centers provides knowledge on assessment and certification in accordance with EN 50518 and TSA.STANDARD. It introduces the TSA methodology, explains requirements and test procedures, and offers an assessment of certifiability as well as space for project-specific questions.

Workshops for Data Centers

The workshop provides an overview of security standards for data centers based on TSI.STANDARD, EN 50600, and ISO/IEC 22237. Participants receive an assessment of certifiability, clarify project-specific questions, and learn details about test procedures and requirements.

Our services and cross-industry expertise

TÜV NORD supports energy and waste management companies by verifying emission reports, Carbon Footprint Analyses and climate protection projects in accordance with internationally recognized standards—as a basis for effective sustainability and circular economy strategies.

Increasing digitalization brings risks – from cyberattacks to critical infrastructure failures. With our certifications according to ISO/IEC 27001, KRITIS requirements, EN 50518, EN 50600, ISO/IEC 22237, and TSI data centers, we help you strengthen your information security and increase the resilience of your systems.

Compliance with legal requirements and preparation for incidents is crucial. TÜV NORD CERT offers support in risk management, Business Continuity (ISO 22301), and certifications that demonstrate your security of supply.