Society

The Volkswagen Group creates responsible and sustainable supply chains

The Volkswagen Group is committed to enabling sustainable mobility for future generations. This entails meeting our legal, social, and environmental responsibilities not only within the Group but also in our supply chain. This includes more than 63,000 supplier locations in 96 countries around the world, which will be organized responsibly, not only to minimize risks, but also to ensure a positive contribution for all partners.

The aim is to be able to show by 2040 that, in terms of sales revenue, over 95% of suppliers have a positive sustainability rating (S-Rating).

The Volkswagen Group is a reliable partner

The Volkswagen Group prides itself on being a trustworthy partner, both now and in the future. Our reputation is based not only on our rich heritage but also on our clear commitment to shaping the sustainable mobility landscape of tomorrow.

As a globally active company, our business activities impact the lives of an array of different people. We consider it our responsibility to actively shape the framework for our business activities in dialog with all stakeholders. To this end, we participate in ongoing dialog characterized by openness, structure, and constructive and critical engagement with all stakeholders. Central to this approach is the cultivation of relationships, understanding various needs, and working together for mutual benefit. Our goal is to cultivate meaningful connections, build trust, and forge lasting partnerships through this dialog.

The Volkswagen Group is increasing its positive social impact

Society and the Volkswagen Group are inextricably linked, each shaping and influencing the other. With this interconnectedness comes a profound responsibility to promote positive change – within our own locations and beyond. To achieve this goal, the Volkswagen Group supports various projects through donations. Our employees’ direct involvement in voluntary work also contributes to this goal. Through the Group sustainability strategy regenerate+, we consolidate and harmonize these efforts under the banner of Societal Impact, integrating them into our holistic approach to sustainability.

At the heart of our Societal Impact efforts is the promotion of Corporate Citizenship projects in the form of forwardlooking initiatives that prioritize environmental protection, education and community development at many of our locations around the world. In addition to donations made by the Group, our companies and our employees, the Volkswagen Group is planning to establish a new Sustainability Impact Fund with an annual allocation of up to €20 million starting in 2025. This fund will be specifically dedicated to sustainability projects. In this way, we want to improve our social impact.