Group Essentials

Principles

The Foundation of the Volkswagen Group's Values

The seven Volkswagen Group Essentials are the foundation of the Group's values and the basis of our common corporate culture:

I. Responsibility

Group essentials1 - We take on responsibility for the environment and society

We are part of society.
We take on social responsibility.
We pay attention to the environmental compatibility of our products and processes, and improve them, every day.

II. Honesty

We do the right thing out of inner conviction, even if no one is watching. We are not afraid of hierarchies and say openly what we think. We listen to one another and find the best solution together.

Group principle 2 - We are honest and speak up when something is wrong

III. Bravery

Group principle 3

We are bold.
Innovative. Inventors. Movers.
We let go and think afresh.
We shape the mobility of tomorrow.

IV. Diversity

We are multicolored. Different. Unique.
Part of the greater whole. We are open to other ways of thinking, to new experiences and solutions.
We approach one another with respect, as equals.

Group principle 4 - We live diversity

V. Pride

Group principle 5 - We are proud of the work we do

We stand for sustainable products and quality.
We make an important contribution to the company’s success, with passion, with conviction, effectively.
We are proud of what we do and how we do it.

VI. Solidarity

We work together, without hesitation or complications, worldwide.
We are bridge builders not gatekeepers.
Together unbeatable.
We stand united, we are a team.

Group principle 6

VII. Reliability

Group principle 7 - We keep our word

We can be counted on. We do what we say and say what we do, candidly, honestly. We keep our promises. We regain lost trust.

The Volkswagen Group Essentials

The Group Essentials of the Volkswagen Group

The Group Essentials of the Volkswagen Group

08/28/2023 Publication The seven Group Essentials are the common foundation of values of the Volkswagen Group that unites all brands and companies and over 600,000 employees in the Group.

Group principle overview

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