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We are undergoing a profound transformation. With our Group sustainability strategy regenerate+, we have created a management framework for environmental, social and business topics. It defines key areas of action, metrics and reporting processes and supports us in presenting progress transparently.

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“With regenerate+, we have created a strategic framework that supports us in considering topics relating to nature, workforce, society and responsible corporate governance in our sustainability activities. We regularly review and update the underlying approaches.”
Oliver Blume CEO Volkswagen Group
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“Sustainability can only be achieved together. With regenerate+, we are working to integrate environmental and social topics into our actions in a measurable way, through open dialogue with our employees, partners and society.”
Dirk Voeste Chief Sustainability Officer Volkswagen Group
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About the sustainability strategy

regenerate+ provides the foundation for our future. It helps us make our contribution measurable and traceable through clear metrics, based on a holistic approach across four dimensions: Nature, Our People, Society and Business.

The Four Sustainability Dimensions

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Nature:

As a manufacturing company, we are connected to nature in many ways, along the entire value chain, from raw material extraction and production through to the use and recycling of our vehicles. Within the Nature dimension, we focus on three areas of action: decarbonization, circular economy, and biodiversity and ecosystems.


Our approach:

  • Decarbonization: We are advancing decarbonization along the value chain.
  • Circular Economy: We focus on circular economy and recycled materials.
  • Ecosystems and Biodiversity: We implement measures to promote biodiversity and ecosystems within and beyond the value chain.

Here you can find more information about the dimension nature.

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Our People:

We pursue the goal of a diverse, inclusive and non-discriminatory corporate culture. Remuneration and working conditions are governed by the applicable legal, collective bargaining and company regulations. In addition, we invest extensively in the training, safety and health of our employees.


Our approach:

  • Culture: We foster a diverse, inclusive and non-discriminatory culture.
  • Workforce: We actively support our employees and teams through the transformation.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Prevention: We are committed to a holistic approach to occupational safety and health.

Here you can find more information about the dimension our people.

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Society:

As one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, we bear significant responsibility toward our partners, stakeholders and society. We are aware of our role and our impact on society. The holistic approach of regenerate+ provides the foundation for us to further develop environmental and social topics together with partners and stakeholders.


Our approach:

  • Supply Chain: We shape responsible supply chains.
  • Stakeholders: We are a trusted partner.
  • Societal Impact: We bring together our social engagement activities.

Here you can find more information about the dimension society.

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Business:

We continue to advance our business model through the holistic approach of regenerate+. New business areas, products, services and financing models provide momentum and support our transformation. When aligning our business activities, we take into account the requirements and feedback of investors as well as insights from relevant ratings.


Our approach:

  • Revenue: We develop and promote business areas related to electric mobility, charging solutions and emission-reduction technologies.
  • Financing: We use green bonds and financing instruments within the framework of the EU Taxonomy.

Here you can find more information about the dimension business.

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