THE SUSTAINABILITY INTERVIEW
Renewable energy will power VW Group factories by
2030
– when you need help,” he says. Compared to standard advisory boards, this interactive, dynamic approach is a distinct innovation.
Commitment to delivering impact Volkswagen’ s commitment to measurable impact is evident across operations. The Zero Impact Factory programme targets all production facilities, aiming for near-zero environmental impact by 2040, ahead of the group’ s overall target for 2050. Renewable energy will power Group factories by 2030, with transparent annual public reporting.“ Wherever we can, we push the needle forward,” says Dirk.“ If we’ re in control, let’ s do what we can to drive the topic.”
A key differentiator, he adds, is the sequencing of sustainability initiatives ahead of mainstream business strategy.“ Regenerative Plus was the first building block of the group strategy.
A completely different way of doing it, really unique. Thanks to Oliver, we did it this way.”
Even in the face of market uncertainty and geopolitical turbulence, Volkswagen has committed to‘ staying the course.’ The future is clear: leadership, consistency and ambition are non-negotiable.
Building the future Volkswagen Group foresees electrification as central to the future of mobility.“ Electrification will be the future. I’ m not criticising combustion, but EVs are quieter, easier to use,
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