Explore Value-based Engineering
Value-based Engineering (VBE) is a practical, standards-based approach to designing IT systems that reflect human and societal values. Rooted in ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-7000, it bridges ethics, innovation, and compliance to create technology that truly serves people.
Explore value-based Engineering
A Proven Path to Responsible Innovation
Value-based Engineering (VBE) offers a clear and actionable process, alongside useful tools. In three distinct phases, it helps teams move from understanding their system’s context, through analyzing risks to making ethically aligned design decisions — step by step.
1
Concept & Context Exploration
Clarify what the system is, and in what world it operates.
2
Value Exploration
Explore shared values by combining strategic reflection with practical stakeholder insights.
3
Ethically Aligned Design
Translate values into technical and organizational decisions.
Einblicke & Perspektiven
Entdecken Sie Geschichten, Erfahrungen und Praxisbeispiele
Wie unterstützt VBE Ihre Organisation dabei, Systeme verlässlich im Einklang mit ethischen Werten zu entwickeln?
Erfahren Sie mehr über die Hintergründe und Erfolgsgeschichten unserer Partner und Kunden – und werden Sie Teil einer Community, die ethische Innovation vorantreibt.
More than a process
The VBE Toolbox
VBE and ISO 24748-7000 are a powerful tool to work on challenges relating to ethical or social concerns, as well as on compliance. It is a modular, applicable system of different tools which help you to address concerns over the whole system lifecycle. Find out what’s inside and explore how each tool contributes to your results.
VBE Members Area (Launching Soon)
A dedicated digital space offering extended templates, guides, examples, and integrations for VBE practitioners and organizations.
ACT LOCAL, THINK GLOBAL
Join the VBE Ecosystem
The VBE ecosystem unites all those who want to build technology that truly reflects human and societal values — from practitioners and public institutions to consulting firms and industry partners.
It creates a shared foundation for responsible innovation:
a common language, a trusted method, and a network that helps everyone work with values in a structured, meaningful, and scalable way.
Whether you’re applying VBE, demanding it from suppliers, or delivering VBE-aligned services — you benefit from a community that amplifies your impact and accelerates responsible digital transformation.
Trusted Competence
Certified know-how and proven expertise.
The VBE ecosystem connects individuals with validated VBE competence, supported by certification partners and continuous development opportunities. A trusted foundation for responsible digital innovation.
Qualified Partner Companies
VBE-aligned consulting and implementation partners.
Organizations in the ecosystem can rely on partners who are trained, committed, and able to support projects with high-quality, standards-based methods.
Becoming a Value-Driven Organization
For organizations that want to mitigate risks and “do the right thing”.
The ecosystem helps companies, public institutions, and social partners to embed VBE in procurement, governance, and system development — strengthening accountability and alignment with societal expectations.
Certifications (Planned)
Structured pathways to validate competence and organizational maturity.
Certification programs — for process and product — will become part of the ecosystem as it grows.
Community & Events
A cross-sector space for exchange, learning, and collaboration.
Meetups, roundtables, and ecosystem events connect practitioners, partners, and organizations, accelerating learning and shared progress.
Partner Support by the Academy
Early guidance and orientation for those exploring VBE.
The VBE Academy provides introductory support, resources, and clarity — helping individuals and organizations get started and learn how to integrate VBE effectively.
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Why do we need VBE?
Sarah Spiekermann explains the reason Value-based Engineering (VBE) is needed. This is the first part of the VBE lecture.
True Progress and Digital Ethics
Delve into the world of Digital Ethics and learn how values are the key to wellbeing in a digital world.
Want to learn more?
To support your learning journey, we have prepared list of resoruces covering various aspects of Value-based Engineering and Digital Ethics.
Who we are for
How can you benefit from VBE?
Corporate Leaders
Align your digital strategy with your values. VBE supports decision-making for impact, trust, and governance.
Public Sector
Balance transparency, fairness, and innovation in smart systems. VBE supports inclusive digital transformation in cities and beyond.
Product Developers
Turn ethical considerations into clear design inputs. VBE helps you translate values into requirements with traceability.
Worker Representatives
Ensure social values are part of digital transformation projects from the start. VBE creates space for structured participation and ethical oversight.
Corporate Compliance
Mitigate legal and ethical risks and prepare for upcoming regulation. VBE adds structure, documentation, and traceability to your compliance process.
