We take ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance)
principles into account when making decisions and
taking action – and have been doing so long before
the term existed.
Shaping the Future
Responsibly and
Sustainably
s an international company, we see it as our duty to
contribute to solving social, cultural, and ecological
issues – particularly with regard to environmental pro-
tection, sustainability, and the reduction of global emissions.
Using resources sparingly and the ambitious targets for reduc-
ing greenhouse gas emissions will trigger a significant change
in the transport sector; e-mobility and a balanced, efficient, and
environmentally friendly mix of propulsion systems will be key
here. AVL is taking on a pivotal role as a driving force.
Dr. Yorck Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer and Member of
the Management Board AVL, summarizes: “At the core of
our values and strategies, we placed the idea of responsibil-
ity and sustainability at the center of our business opera-
tions at a very early stage. And we will remain challenged
in the area of ESG in the future since our customers’
requirements will change significantly.” In terms of the
requirements of the ESG taxonomy, the EU-wide system for
classifying sustainable economic activities, AVL is active in
all three defined areas:
DR. YORCK SCHMIDT, Chief Financial Officer
and Member of the Management Board
“At AVL, the
correlation between
sustainable actions
and long-term
economic success
results in innovations
created by committed
employees.”
CORPORATE STRATEGY
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