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The concept of sustainability in the Volkswagen Group For Volkswagen the concept of a sustainable development is the guideline of a long-term corporate policy which is not only facing economic but also ecological and social challenges. Foresighted environmental protection and social competence support the process of maintaining and increasing global competitiveness in order to achieve sustainability of companies. The concept of sustainability describes the importance and the central elements of sustainable development for the Volkswagen Group.
Volkswagen Group requirements for sustainable development with regards to the relationships with business partners The following requirements specify Volkswagen's expectations as to how business partners a to conduct themselves within their corporate activities with regards to central environmental an social aspects. The requirements are looked upon as the precondition for successfully building business relationships between Volkswagen and its partners.
Global environmental principles for production The environmental standards for production include strategic guidelines and technical specifications, in order to guarantee comparable environmental requirements worldwide. With these goals we aim to develop our processing technologies for the purpose of a preventive environmental protection and for the benefit of the company.
Environmental policy of the Volkswagen Group The Volkswagen Group develops, produces, and distributes automobiles worldwide in order to ensure individual mobility. The Group is responsible for the continuous improvement of the environmental compatibility of its products and for the reduction of the exploitation of natural resources considering economic aspects. In 1995, the Volkswagen Group has already defined an environmental policy in order to meet these requirements.
Industrial health and safety policy of the Volkswagen Group With this agreement Volkswagen documents the basic principles and commitments in the field of industrial health and safety for all countries and regions represented in the Global Works Council.
Declaration on social rights and industrial relations at Volkswagen The Volkswagen Social Charter was signed on 6th February, 2002 by the Board of Management, the Group Works Council, and the International Metalworkers Federation in Bratislava. This declaration globally defines the minimum standards concerning social rights and industrial relations at Volkswagen.
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