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Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V.

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Reg R000549 · Vereinsregister Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V.

The purpose of the association is to safeguard and promote the common economic interests of the cement industry in the Federal Republic of Germany and abroad, as well as to promote technology and science including research and development in the field of the production and application of hydraulic binders and all related objects. For the purpose of representing interests, discussions are conducted with representatives of the Federal Government – mainly from the ministries for economic and climate protection, the environment and construction. In individual cases, however, the VDZ also addresses other ministries. Likewise, the VDZ conducts discussions with members of the German Bundestag. The focus is on building policy issues (e.g. green lead markets for cement and concrete), but also …

Zweck des Vereins ist die Wahrung und Förderung der gemeinsamen wirtschaftlichen Belange der Zementindustrie in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und im Ausland sowie die Förderung von Technik und Wissenschaft einschließlich Forschung und Entwicklung auf dem Gebiet der Herstellung und Anwendung von hydraulischen Bindemitteln und alle damit zusammenhängenden Gegenstände. Zum Zwecke der Interessenvertretung werden Gespräche mit Vertreterinnen und Vertretern der Bundesregierung geführt – schwerpunktmäßig aus den Ministerien für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, Umwelt und Bau. In Einzelfällen erfolgt aber auch die Ansprache weiterer Ministerien. Gleichermaßen führt der VDZ Gespräche mit Mitgliedern des Deutschen Bundestages. Im Fokus stehen dabei baupolitische Themen (z.B. Grüne Leitmärkte für Zement und Beton), aber auch eine Vielzahl klima-, energie- und umweltpolitischer Fragestellungen. Darüber hinaus übermittelt der VDZ auch Stellungnahmen …

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Founded
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 57

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. is a registered environment nonprofit based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1877 and has been operating for 149 years. Its registration number is R000549. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 57/100 for environment charities in Germany. The organization reports €1M in annual revenue.

Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 44 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Germany is 57/100.

Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. is located in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The organization was established in 1877 and has been active for 149 years.

Based on official tax filings, Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. has €1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €489K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €1M in annual revenue.

Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The purpose of the association is to safeguard and promote the common economic interests of the cement industry in the Federal Republic of Germany and abroad, as well as to promote technology and science including research and development in the field of the production and application of hydraulic binders and all related objects. For the purpose of representing interests, discussions are conducted with representatives of the Federal Government – mainly from the ministries for economic and climate protection, the environment and construction. In individual cases, however, the VDZ also addresses other ministries. Likewise, the VDZ conducts discussions with members of the German Bundestag. The focus is on building policy issues... Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1877.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €1M is well above the peer average of €489K.

Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. is a registered nonprofit in Germany. Donations to recognized charitable organizations (gemeinnuetzige Organisationen) are tax-deductible up to 20% of your total income. You will need a donation receipt (Zuwendungsbestaetigung) from the organization for your tax return.

You can verify Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V.'s charitable status in several ways. First, check the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) at https://www.bzst.de/DE/Unternehmen/Zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation/zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation_node.html - the BZSt maintains this federal register of all organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations in Germany. Second, you can look up the association in the Vereinsregister (association register) at the local Amtsgericht (district court) via https://www.handelsregister.de/ - this confirms the legal form, registered address, and board members. Third, check whether the organisation holds the Freistellungsbescheid (tax-exemption notice) from its local Finanzamt - the notice is re-issued every three years and confirms the 'gemeinnuetzig' status under the Abgabenordnung. Legitimate charities publish this on their website or provide it on request.

Contact Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. directly for current donation methods. German charities typically accept SEPA bank transfer (Ueberweisung) to the organisation's IBAN, SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift/Einzugsermaechtigung) for recurring donations, PayPal, credit card payments, and online payment processors like Stripe or Mollie. Many German charities use platforms like betterplace.org, GoFundMe, or their own Spendenseite (donation page). International donors can give via SEPA transfer (Germany is in the eurozone) or PayPal. For your donation to be tax-deductible, you need a Zuwendungsbestaetigung (donation receipt) from the organisation - for amounts up to 300 euros, a bank statement showing the transfer is sufficient.

Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. is based in Düsseldorf, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany's most populous state, home to Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Martin Schneider
Hauptgeschäftsführer

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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. This page 44 €1.5 million -
Bundesvereinigung gegen Schienenlärm e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Pro Wildlife e.V. 59 €813,113 -
Deutsche NaturfilmStiftung gGmbH 57 - -
AgrarBündnis e.V. 56 €55,000 -
Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V. 56 €15.3 million -
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. 56 €55,000 -
ECOVIN Bundesverband ökologischer Weinbau e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Fair and Green e.V. 56 €55,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V.

What is Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V.?
Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. is a environment nonprofit organization based in Düsseldorf, Germany. The purpose of the association is to safeguard and promote the common economic interests of the cement industry in the Federal Republic of Germany and abroad, as well as to promote technology and science including research and development in the field of the production and application of hydraulic binders and all related objects. For the purpose of representing interests, discussions are conducted with representatives of the Federal Government – mainly from the ministries for economic and climate protection, the environment and construction. In individual cases, however, the VDZ also addresses other ministries. Likewise, the VDZ conducts discussions with members of the German Bundestag. The focus is on building policy issues (e.g. green lead markets for cement and concrete), but also a wide range of climate, energy and environmental policy issues. In addition, the VDZ also transmits opinions on concrete regulation projects or studies/experts on overarching topics (e.g. on decarbonisation and resource conservation in industry).
When was Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. founded?
Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. was founded in 1877.
Who leads Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V.?
Martin Schneider serves as Hauptgeschäftsführer.
Where is Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. located?
Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany.
What is Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €1M-€10M.
Is Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. trustworthy?
Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R000549 (Germany).
What is Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V.'s website?
https://www.vdz-online.de
Are donations to Verein Deutscher Zementwerke e.V. tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Germany under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.