TÜV Rheinland Alliance, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is one of the world's leading providers of third-party testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in 1872, the group initially focused on providing safety inspection services for industrial equipment, particularly steam boiler inspections, with the aim of reducing industrial accidents. Over the course of more than 150 years, TÜV Rheinland has become a globally recognized independent technical service provider. With annual revenues of more than €2.7 billion, TÜV Rheinland employs some 26,000 people in more than 50 countries and provides services through more than 500 offices. Its highly qualified professionals test technical systems and products, drive innovation, and assist companies in their transition to sustainability.