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Sustainability and Responsibility

Sustainability means taking on responsibility. And scrutinising, analysing and optimising economic, ecological and social aspects of corporate practices along the entire value chain. This understanding of sustainability will safeguard Volkswagen’s long-term future.

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2013-05-23 Volkswagen Group of America supports Oklahoma tornado relief efforts
The Volkswagen of America Foundation, which was created by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., announced today that it will make an immediate donation...
2013-05-14 German President Joachim Gauck visits Volkswagen in Brazil
Gauck obtains information on CSR projects and dual vocational training at Volkswagen do Brasil...
2013-04-26 Volkswagen at the 34th International Vienna Motor Symposium: The future firmly in sight
Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn announces development of 10-speed dual clutch gearbox and high-performance diesel engine...
2013-04-25 Volkswagen Group presents most comprehensive sustainability report
At today’s Annual General Meeting in Hanover, the Volkswagen Group is presenting its most comprehensive sustainability report...
2013-04-19 Volkswagen Group launches environmental initiative in China
30 years after entering the Chinese market, the Volkswagen Group is starting a new phase of sustainable growth...
2013-04-09 Sustainable transport continues to be the focus of Scania’s sustainability report
Scania’s 2012 online sustainability report outlines how sustainability has been further integrated into Scania’s business...
2013-03-28 The new Golf is ‘World Car of the Year 2013’
The new Golf just keeps on winning: an international expert jury today...
2013-03-28 Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands in Russia are official partners of Russian Biathlon Union
As a sign of the partnership, Volkswagen will be involved as a sponsor for the first time at the "Champions Race". The world's 20 best biathletes will...
2013-03-25 Volkswagen launches new international marketing campaign “Think Blue.Book.”
The TV commercial for the eco up! Is ushering in Volkswagen’s new marketing...
2013-03-25 Volkswagen and Greenpeace underline strict CO2 limits for new cars
At the beginning of the Geneva Motor Show on March 4, 2013, the Volkswagen Group announced for the first time its far-reaching decision to reduce the...
2013-03-25 'Earth Hour 2013' for the environment – ŠKODA took part
Within the framework of the global community action, initiated by the WWF, the motto in many countries and thousands of cities is: Lights off for an...
2013-03-14 The new e-up!
Volkswagen is writing a new chapter in mobility in presenting its first fully electric production...
2013-03-12 Volkswagen is Germany’s most attractive employer
This is a result of a survey of about 13,000 people working in 17 sectors conducted by Focus news magazine and the Xing professional and career network...
2013-03-11 Scania and Siemens to develop electrically powered vehicles
Scania and Siemens have entered into a partnership which involves the integration of Siemens technology to power vehicles with Scania's...
2013-03-08 Volkswagen to use CO2 as future refrigerant for air conditioning systems
Following up on the announcement of its ambitious environmental goals, the Volkswagen Group is taking another...
2013-03-07 ŠKODA wants to become even greener
‘GreenFuture’ is an integral part of the ŠKODA Growth Strategy 2018 and the environmental strategy of the Volkswagen Group. The goal is to make ŠKODA...
2013-03-04 Volkswagen Group to reduce CO2 emissions to 95 g/km by 2020
Before the opening of the Geneva Motor Show, the Volkswagen Group reiterated its strategic goal of becoming...
2013-03-04 “Car of the Year 2013”: The new Golf is Europe's car of the year
The new Golf is Europe's “Car of the Year 2013.” The renowned international “Car of the Year” Award...
2013-02-28 Audi involved in standard for sustainable aluminum
AUDI AG is joining the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative to help develop a global standard for sustainable aluminum...
2013-02-21 Launch of the 1-litre fuel economy car from Volkswagen
The XL1 from Volkswagen is the most fuel-efficient production car in the world...
2013-02-20 Scania joins the United Nations Global Compact
Scania takes the next step in its longstanding commitment to sustainability by signing the United Nations Global Compact. By doing so Scania...
2013-02-18 Application period for the second "Science Award Electrochemistry" from Volkswagen and BASF has started
The international "Science Award Electrochemistry" from BASF and Volkswagen will be awarded for the second time...
2013-02-07 One Year Countdown to the Sochi 2014 Winter Games
VOLKSWAGEN Group Rus, general partner in the Vehicles category of the 2014 Olympic and...
2013-01-24 Volkswagen workforce initiative “A chance to play” supports disadvantaged children and youth in Brazil
The Volkswagen Group Works Council and the child rights agency “terre des hommes” are helping to improve...
2013-01-23 Volkswagen inaugurates solar park in the USA
Today, the Volkswagen brand has inaugurated its largest solar facility...
2013-01-21 Responsibility knows no bounds
Volkswagen is continuing to expand its global activities in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility...
2013-01-16 Volkswagen Group opens new engine plant in Mexico
Volkswagen is further extending its commitment to industry in North America. The engine plant in Silao in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato was...