All these issues have in common that they relate to the interaction with society. In this manner VOTOB and its members aim to enhance the overall reputation of the Tank Storage Sector. VOTOB deals exclusively with matters concerning the environment, occupational and external safety, the use of energy, technical standards and procedures like those related to customs declarations and other general aspects that may interfere with Tank Storage Sector as a whole. The result of these efforts is brought forward into debates pertaining to new or internationally agreed regulation or law with authorities and other interested third parties.