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Updated compliance system

In 2019, VAG worked with Baker McKenzie to replace its older compliance setup with a wider Compliance Management System. The company says this system was built around the risks it faces and was aligned with rules and standards such as German law, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, and ISO 37001, which is a standard for anti-bribery systems. It also updated policies on anti-corruption, anti-trust, anti-money laundering, data privacy, conflicts of interest, and whistleblowing.

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Set site safety goals

VAG says workplace safety is a major focus and that it aims for zero work accidents across all its sites. It has put a safety system in place to deal with risks at each location worldwide. The company also says this approach has already helped it cut accidents significantly compared with earlier levels. This links to health and safety management in day-to-day operations, not just to product design.

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Defined environmental goals

VAG says it has carried out a broad risk assessment for environmental and social topics and has set an initial group of goals. These include ISO 45001 for health and safety and ISO 14001 for environmental management at all manufacturing sites. ISO 14001 is a standard for managing environmental impact in a structured way. The company also says it is working on actions to address its carbon footprint.

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Uses renewable electricity

VAG says it uses renewable electricity at its sites. It also describes its environmental work around green industries such as hydropower and wastewater treatment, and says its products are designed for long life and energy saving. These steps suggest the company is trying to lower the impact of its own operations while supporting lower-impact water and energy systems.

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