COVER STORY
We Owe It
to the Planet
AVL’s Sustainability Strategy
AVL has always played a significant role in making mobility
more efficient and more resource friendly. However, in light
of advancing climate change and increasing environmental
awareness in society, a deeper transformation is
essential. To this end we have developed a comprehensive
sustainability strategy aimed at consistently aligning and
sustainably promoting economic, ecological, and social
interests.
Sustainable Is the New Profitable
For AVL, this means thinking about competitiveness and
sustainability together and taking responsibility along the
entire value chain. It is about better understanding the impact
of our business practices and designing our solutions in such
a way that they not only meet but exceed our stakeholders’
expectations of sustainable action.
From ESG to EESG
In our sustainability strategy we have expanded the globally
recognized ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, Governance)
by adding a second “E” for “Economic”. These four dimensions
are at the core of numerous sustainability aspects. At AVL, our
goal is to com�ine t�ese as�ects �armonio�sly and find t�e
best possible solution for each dimension.
Net Zero by 2039
The European Union’s Green Deal, which aims for net-zero
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, is the foundation of
our new sustainability strategy. But our ambitions and the
expectations of our customers already go far beyond this.
Our main goal is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2039.
To accomplish this, we are assessing our current product
portfolio and aligning future offerings with strict sustainability
criteria. Thus, we are not only reducing our own ecological
footprint, but we are also supporting our customers with the
realization of measurable and sustainable success for the
environment and society.
�y ���� we aim to generate more t�an ���� o� o�r reven�e
from technologies that have a positive impact on the climate.
With this focus, we are not only securing the long-term
economic success of AVL, but also opening up new business
fields and mar�ets.
Beyond the Present and the Future
From 2040, we will be setting new standards by going beyond
our own net-zero targets. Through the development and use
of the latest carbon removal technologies, we are laying the
foundation for offsetting the negative environmental impacts
of the past and further transforming our value chain.
Shaping Transformation Through New Skills
As our portfolio evolves, so does the technological expertise
of our employees. Sustainable technologies are at the heart
of our innovations and create new areas of expertise. These
sustainable skills are the key to continuing to shape the future
of mobility and beyond at AVL and actively driving change in
our industry – because “We owe it to the planet”.
“Our main goal is to
achieve net-zero
emissions by 2039.”
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