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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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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.
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Stakeholder Engagement
The Volkswagen Group and its brands operate in a complex and heavily regulated environment. We see it as our responsibility to actively shape the framework for our business activities in dialogue with our stakeholders.
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Volkswagen Group publishes third Responsible Raw Materials Report
This year’s Responsible Raw Materials Report focuses on adjustments to the existing management systems and processes in line with the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, which has been valid since January 1, 2023, and the introduction of the Responsible Supply Chain System (ReSC). An important component of this is the newly implemented Human Rights Focus System (HRFS). This is intended to identify particularly high risks in connection with human rights violations and the environment to enable quick and appropriate actions. Furthermore, Dr. Kerstin Waltenberg has been appointed Human Rights Officer primarily to check compliance with human rights due diligence.
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Stakeholder Relations
Together with its stakeholders, the Volkswagen Group shapes the framework for sustainable and socially responsible conduct.
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Press Release
Electric island Astypalea: Transformation of mobility fully underway
June 13, 2023 – The island of Astypalea serves as a future laboratory for smart, sustainable mobility. As part of a joint project of the Volkswagen Group and the Hellenic Republic, it is to be gradually converted to e-mobility, digital mobility solutions and green energy. First results are positive: The new, digital mobility solutions are well established, 25 percent of the inhabitants regularly use the ASTYBUS ridesharing service. Over the past twelve months alone it has completed more than 200,000 customer kilometres. Electrification also makes progress: Almost all new cars to be registered on Astypalea are now fully electric.
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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.