Audi Sustainability Program

[1] The strategic target corridor mentioned applies with immediate effect.

[2] The Audi Transformation Plan was concluded as of December 31, 2022. 

[3] The Audi Transformation Plan (ATP) also had a positive effect on the operating result in 2022, its planned final year. In the year under review, measures totaling more than EUR 4 billion were realized. Due to the supply shortages for semiconductors, the majority of these affected the cost side. Since the beginning of the ATP in 2018, the program therefore realized around EUR 14.4 billion and thus fell just short of the target of EUR 15 billion due to the lower sales volume on account of the pandemic and supply limitations. The ATP proved to be an effective instrument for safeguarding our profitability. Many of the measures have a long-lasting impact and have already been implemented in our line organization.

[4] The worldwide rollout was successful once the guideline had been distributed to the markets via email and/or via marketing database.

[1] As a Group-wide KPI, the decarbonization index (DCI) measures the average emissions of CO₂ and CO₂ equivalents over the entire life cycle (from the extraction of raw materials to recycling) of the Audi passenger car portfolio and is stated in metric tons of CO₂ per vehicle. It includes both direct and indirect CO₂ emissions at individual production sites (Scopes 1 and 2), as well as all other relevant direct and indirect CO₂ emissions over the life cycle of the vehicles (Scope 3). The Audi DCI goals make a contribution to the decarbonization of the Volkswagen Group. 

[2] Fleet of new cars sold in EU, USA and China export.

[3] Due to the marked increase in market share for BEVs, this goal will no longer be pursued, as this would mean that the mild hybridization combustion engine measure would no longer make a significant contribution to a reduction of CO₂ fleet emissions. Furthermore, the limited availability of supplier parts (semiconductors, cable harnesses from Ukraine, etc.), in conjunction with the prioritized use of the available materials in BEVs, plays a role.

[4] The basis for this is exclusively renewable fuels of non-biological origin* (RFNBO), which have no negative impacts on the use of raw materials for the production of food. The biofuels used are produced exclusively from second-generation* residual materials, which are residual materials that are generated during the production of food, left behind on arable land and not used for other purposes.

* See the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).

[5] With the strategic refocus within the Group for new mobility business models, Audi is adapting its mobility portfolio to the new strategy.

[6] Focus on developing battery-powered electric vehicles, cf. technical clarity.

[1]  The Speak-up email address for potential breaches by suppliers is publicly accessible at the Audi website: https://www.audi.com/en/company/sustainability/core-topics/value-creation-and-production/supply-chain-responsibility/commitment-is-an-act.html

[2] Will no longer apply in the future, as integrated in DCI activities. CO₂ reduction measures in the supply chain will be continued as part of Audi decarbonization activities.

[3] Will no longer apply in the future as an individual measure through integration in DCI activities. Continuation of the content, in particular tracking, if individual measures are required, e.g., in specifications. CO₂ reduction measures in the supply chain will be continued as part of Audi decarbonization activities.

[4] Győr and Brussels are already net carbon neutral; Audi regards net carbon neutrality as a state in which voluntary and globally conducted compensation projects offset, at least quantitatively, after exhausting other options aimed at reducing the CO₂ emissions caused by Audi products or activities and/or currently unavoidable CO₂ emissions within the scope of the supply chain, manufacturing and recycling of Audi vehicles. This excludes CO₂ emissions produced throughout the utilization phase of a vehicle, meaning from the point when a vehicle is delivered to a customer.

[5] Goal achieved as planned in 2022 through finalization of a KPI set. Initially, the focus is on increasing the use of secondary materials in vehicle  projects.

[1] Specific steps for 2023 and 2024: 
- Conclusion of the “Better Normal” office environment test fields (incl. desk sharing) in the first half of 2023
- Rollout (first wave) of the “Better Normal” office environment (incl. desk sharing) in the second half of 2023
- Rollout (second wave) of the “Better Normal” office environment in 2024
- Measures to improve the working world in the production areas in 2023 (e.g., quality of stay, digitalization)

[2] Organize and carry out (online) presentations and campaigns in the actions areas of exercise, nutrition and mental health. Continuation of the online modules and additional modules planned for 2023. Piloting of the multiplier function of the health guides to anchor and raise awareness for health and health-related topics.

[3] Specific measures in 2023: Introduction of a vegan campaign month (always January) with the goal of every other dish in the main menu lines (Classic and Green Line) being vegetarian or vegan. 

[4] Intensification of planning with regard to the expansion of childcare offers at the Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm sites.

[5] Execution of three themed weeks strengthens the focus on the topic of professional life and care, which is highly relevant in society.

[6] Goal will no longer be communicated in the future, as the job ticket and other support offers have already been established.

[7] International expansion of the offers with regard to employee volunteering.

[8] The Audi leadership principles were updated in 2022 and renamed to Leadership.Compass as a result.

[9] The MQ! Innovation Summit took place four years in a row: in Ingolstadt in 2017 and 2018, in Beijing in 2019 and as a worldwide online event in November 2020. The event did not take place the last two years due to the pandemic and it will now no longer be continued.

[10] With regard to the environmental challenges of climate change, the employees of AUDI AG should be granted the opportunity in the future to benefit from models of bicycle leasing at favorable conditions.

[11]  The MQ! Innovation Summit took place four years in a row: in Ingolstadt in 2017 and 2018, in Beijing in 2019 and as a worldwide online event in November 2020. The event did not take place the last two years due to the pandemic and it will now no longer be continued.

[12] “Wissenschaft im Dialog” (Academia in Dialogue) was supposed to begin with new lectures over the course of 2021. This could not proceed as planned due to the coronavirus pandemic. This measure will not be continued.

[13] Successful piloting of the Mental Health Checkup (consultation on the early detection and early intervention for the typical indications of burnout). Scientific evaluation of the results of the Mental Health Checkup and publication in an academic journal.Goal for 2023: Establishment of the Mental Health Care @ Audi specialist function with a focus on early detection, early intervention and relational prevention.