Responsibility for supply chains and business

We want to live up to our responsibility in our business relationships on a global level and act proactively beyond fulfilling legal requirements. In procurement, we follow a three-pronged approach to establishing sustainable supply chains with the focuses of decarbonization, human rights, responsible procurement of raw materials and combating corruption. This step requires transparency about the supply relationships that go beyond the first tier (tier 1).

 To the Sustainability Report

To the Sustainability Report

Volkswagen fully commits to its corporate human rights responsibility. We primarily follow the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights which refer in particular to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

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Business and Human Rights

Volkswagen’s business partners play an integral part in the success of the Group. This is why Volkswagen sets great store by close co-operation with its business partner and expects them to pursue sustainability as well, especially with regard to human rights, health and safety, environment and anti-corruption.

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Responsibility for supply chains and business