#ESG

The Volkswagen Group views sustainability holistically – in environmental, social and commercial terms. The company is determined to create enduring values, provide good working conditions and have a positive impact on human rights all while conscientiously respecting the environment and economically using resources. Here is some additional information on the topic.

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Press Release
New impulses for sustainability: Volkswagen Sustainability Practice Groups
Volkswagen’s new Sustainability Council will be presented for the first time at The Volkswagen Group Sustainability Forum. For one day, over 90 experts from science, civil society, industry and the Volkswagen Group will exchange ideas and discuss on sustainability topics together.
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Sustainability Council
Initiators, supporters, critical voices and challengers – the roles and tasks of the Group Sustainability Council are as diverse as its topics. The new name Sustainability Practice Groups reflects the new, practical format.
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Sustainability
Moving you. Moving forward.
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Low-carbon steel: Volkswagen AG and Vulcan Green Steel enter into partnership
Volkswagen AG and Vulcan Green Steel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a partnership for low-carbon steel – a key element of Volkswagen’s green steel strategy.
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SEAT S.A. achieves the best sustainability results in its history and reduces the environmental impact of its facilities by 53% since 2010
SEAT S.A. achieved the best sustainability results in its history in 2023, thanks to the effectiveness of its strategic projects in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. The company has reduced the environmental impact of its facilities in Martorell, Barcelona and El Prat by 53% since 2010 by improving its production processes. In the last year, it has also implemented wellness and diversity programmes that had a direct impact on the entire workforce, in addition to strengthening the governance structure.
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Group
The Group comprises ten brands from five European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati. In addition, the Volkswagen Group offers a wide range of further brands and business units including financial services. Volkswagen Financial Services comprises dealer and customer financing, leasing, banking and insurance activities, and fleet management.
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Volkswagen Group: Fourth Responsible Raw Materials Report published
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ESG-Figures
ESG indicators reflect the Volkswagen Group’s measurable performance and progress on environmental, social and governance matters. The relevant indicators are presented below.
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Sustainability Strategy
Moving what matters.
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Focus Topics
As we transition from automotive manufacturer to mobility group, we are positioning ourselves for the future. Our strategy defines a total of six focus topics and five additional ESG topics for the area of sustainability and ESG.
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Reporting
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Zero Impact Factory
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Sustainability in the Supply Chain
The Volkswagen Group takes its corporate responsibility for human rights and the environment very seriously. Our goal is to create responsible supply chains for future generations.
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Engagement
The Volkswagen Group faces its social responsibilities head on by adhering to the two basic principles of continuity and participation. The Group realizes sustainable projects through long-term partnerships.
Engagement
The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO2 emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior. Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO2 emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.