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Sustainability Strategy

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We take a holistic approach to sustainability, encompassing environmental, social and economic aspects, and work to identify and reduce the impacts of our business activities along the value chain. The basis for this is our Group sustainability strategy, regenerate+. It serves as our KPI-based management framework for environmental, social and business topics. For us, this means translating responsibility into concrete programs, metrics and reporting processes and disclosing our progress.

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“With regenerate+, we have established a clear, metrics-based framework that enables us to systematically fulfill our responsibility along the value chain. What matters most to us is making our progress transparent and continuously developing further together with our partners.”
Dirk Voeste Chief Sustainability Officer, Volkswagen Group
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Our Sustainability Principles

In addition to the seven Volkswagen Group Principles, which form the Group’s foundation of values and serve as the basis of our shared corporate culture, we align its actions with the following sustainability principles:

  • We work to reduce environmental impacts throughout the life cycle of our products and services.
  • We treat people with dignity and respect.
  • We act with integrity and in compliance with applicable rules.
  • We fulfill our responsibility to society.
  • We integrate environmental and social aspects into mobility solutions and business models.

The Framework

Our sustainability strategy regenerate+ provides the framework for our actions. It describes what we focus on, who is involved and how we aim to contribute together to more sustainable development.
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How do we do this?

  • We focus on four dimensions: Nature, Workforce, Society and Business.
  • We disclose our progress and take internal and external assessments and validations into account.
  • Implementation requires the commitment and actions of all Volkswagen Group stakeholders.

Who does this?

  • We work together with our employees, partners and society.
  • We seek to strengthen existing partnerships and foster respectful dialogue.
  • An open culture is intended to support and accelerate positive developments across the four dimensions.
  • We aim to encourage and support others in joining us on this journey.

Where do we do this?

  • The regenerate+ sustainability strategy covers all divisions, brands, regions, production sites and Group companies of the Volkswagen Group.
  • It also includes supply chain stakeholders and dealers.
  • In addition, it considers people and groups that influence us or are affected by our actions.
  • Trust-based partnerships and constructive collaboration are essential to addressing challenges together. 

The Four Sustainability Dimensions

With regenerate+, we focus on four core dimensions: Nature, Workforce, Society and Business. They form the foundation of our actions and demonstrate the areas in which we are active.

Nature

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As a manufacturing company, we are connected to nature in many ways throughout the entire value chain, from raw material extraction and production 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.

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Workforce

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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.

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Society

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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 our partners and stakeholders.

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Business

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

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The Biodiversity Fund

Biodiversity Fund

The Volkswagen Group Biodiversity Fund is a long-term investment in the future. The aim of the fund is to contribute worldwide to the protection, restoration and promotion of biodiversity and thereby address biodiversity loss as one of the key environmental challenges of our time.

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FAQ

FAQ 1: What is the regenerate+ sustainability strategy?

Answer: regenerate+ is the Volkswagen Group’s sustainability strategy. It serves as a management framework for environmental, social and business topics and defines key areas of action, metrics and reporting processes. Its objective is to present progress in a transparent and comprehensible manner and to systematically integrate sustainability aspects into relevant business processes.

FAQ 2: What topics does regenerate+ cover?

Answer: regenerate+ focuses on four dimensions: Nature, Workforce, Society and Business. Within these dimensions, various topics are addressed, including decarbonization, circular economy, biodiversity, employee training and health, responsible supply chains, as well as sustainability-related business and financing approaches.

FAQ 3: Why does the Volkswagen Group pursue a sustainability strategy?

Answer: The Volkswagen Group takes environmental, social and economic aspects of its business activities into account. regenerate+ provides a framework that structures relevant topics, tracks progress through defined metrics and supports transparent reporting.

FAQ 4: How is the sustainability strategy implemented?

Answer: The strategy is implemented across the Group through defined areas of action, programs, metrics and reporting processes. Different business units, brands and regions are involved in its implementation. In addition, the strategy takes into account engagement with relevant stakeholders as well as external assessments and frameworks.

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