Value-based engineering

Value-based engineering (VBE) is a system development and innovation approach that is based on the IEEE Standard "7000-2021 - IEEE Standard Model Process for Addressing Ethical Concerns during System Design" (IEEE 7000). IEEE 7000 was first released in 2021 and it was adopted by the International Organization for Standardization as ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-7000:2022 (ISO 24748-7000) in November 2022.

In July 2024, Austrian Standards launched the personelle certification "Value-based Engineering Ambassador for Ethical" allowing for individuals to demonstrate competence against the standard ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-7000 in connection with elements of the management standard ISO/IEC 42001 for AI. The City of Vienna announced in October 2024 to use Value-based Engineering within the city government for the improvement of the web portal mein.wien, including the goal of at least one certification against the underlying standard IEEE 7000.