TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas participates as a partner in the European project Plooto, funded by Horizon Europe and implemented by a consortium of 20 organizations from 9 countries. Plooto aims to develop a Circular and Resilient Information System (CRIS) to support the circular transition of manufacturing companies by creating innovative tools for traceability, Digital Product Passports (DPPs), Digital Twins.
Who Can Benefit:
- Businesses and industries seeking to integrate sustainability and circular economy practices
- Professionals working in supply chain, manufacturing, or environmental compliance
- Organizations aiming to achieve next-generation certification based on traceability and sustainable performance data
Key Benefits:
- Support for circular value chains through technological solutions for the circular transition
- Digital Product Passports (DPPs) that facilitate recycling and responsible production
- e-Learning seminars for professionals and organizations wishing to adopt circular economy principles
- Future certification schemes for businesses investing in transparency and sustainability
The Role of TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas in Plooto:
- As a certification body, TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas identifies critical reference points for the development of a unified circular economy standard
- It validates pilot results to define future certification requirements for participating industries
- It supports the establishment of procedures based on data collected through DPPs and Digital Twins
This contributes to transforming circularity into a measurable, auditable, and certifiable model.
Free e-Learning Training Programs by TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas in the context of Plooto:
‘’ Creating Value in a Circular Economy’’
Topics:
- Core principles of the circular economy
- Transitioning from linear to circular models
- Developing business value through circular strategies
Goal: Participants will understand how circular approaches enhance sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness.
‘’ DPPs and their Role in Achieving Circularity’’
Topics:
- What is a Digital Product Passport (DPP)
- EU regulatory framework and the role of DPP in the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)
- Use cases and potential for reuse, recycling, and materials traceability
Goal: To familiarize participants with the use and value of DPPs as tools for transparency and traceability in value chains.
‘’ Certification of Circular Value Chains’’
Topics:
- Certification frameworks based on circular standards
- Evaluation and control systems for circular chains
- Key performance indicators, ESG metrics, and use of data from DPPs and Digital Twins
Goal: Participants will learn the necessary steps for achieving certification in circular business models, preparing enterprises for future sustainable compliance.
TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas will also coordinate 15 on-site training workshops to present the Plooto approach and its industrial application to company representatives, auditors, and relevant stakeholders.
Implementation period of training workshops: 07/2025 – 11/2025
Register Your Interest:
Whether you wish to attend the e-learning modules, participate at the on-site training workshops, or explore certification opportunities within the Plooto Context, the team at TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas is at your disposal.
Contact us at: info@tuvaustriahellas.gr
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Visit https://www.plooto-project.eu/ for more information.
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101092008