This page provides access to the current edition of the Volkswagen Group’s ESG Factbook as well as previous editions in the archive. These documents contain core ESG information and metrics. They offer a solid foundation for evaluating the Volkswagen Group’s sustainability performance and learning more about ESG and sustainable investing.
ESG Factbook
The ESG Factbook focuses on providing both quantitative and qualitative references and “Further Information” across the core dimensions of Volkswagen`s Environmental, Social, and Governance sections. In addition the Factbook also addresses broader ESG-relevant topics such as “Just Transition” and other emerging themes. It is primarily grounded in disclosures of the Annual Report 2025, with particular emphasis on the Sustainability Report 2025 as the core reference. To ensure a holistic and well-substantiated view, the Factbook also integrates insights from additional authoritative sources, including corporate policies, official websites, and other relevant governance documents.
Factbook for Download
Current Edition
Archive
PAI Indicators
The Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) Indicators provide information on the significant adverse impacts of investment decisions on sustainability factors. They complement the Volkswagen Group’s ESG reporting and provide relevant information for investors who wish to invest sustainably based on ESG criteria.
Whitepaper
The whitepaper explains how sustainable revenue can be defined and measured at an automobile manufacturer. It shows how sustainable business activities in the automobile sector can be evaluated. The whitepaper thus offers additional insights into the importance of ESG criteria for sustainable investing.
Conference presentations
The presentations from the ESG Conference provide insights into the Volkswagen Group’s sustainability strategy as well as core ESG topics such as human rights and supply chain due diligence. They supplement the documents provided on this page—such as the ESG Factbook and the whitepaper—with additional information on the Volkswagen Group’s sustainable corporate development and ESG activities.
