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Guiding question: To what extent do ESG topics have a material financial impact on Audi’s cash flow, financial position or financial performance in the short, medium or long term? Inside-Out Outside-In Audi’s impact on environment and society Financial impacts of ESG topics on Audi Impact Materiality Financ...
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64 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Microplastics p. 81 Financial Materiality Impact Materiality very important significant criticalimportantinformative very important significant criticalimportantinformative Social commitment p. 138 Sustainable corporate governance p. 144 Pollution of air p. 8...
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116 Fair working conditions and modern working forms p. 110 Equal treatment and opportunities for all – own workforce p. 119 The matrix visualizes how the 17 relevant topic clusters are evaluated in terms of the impact of the company’s activities on the environment and society (impact materiality, x-axis) as we...
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Fourth stage: validation of the results and clustering The results of the Audi materiality analysis were coordinated with the Volkswagen Group and approved by the Board of Management of AUDI AG. The team of Audi experts then assigned the 39 topics to 17 topic clusters. Audi materiality matrix Field of activity: ...
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65 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Assignment of topics Environment 1. Climate change and energy efficiency 2. Reduction in environmental pollution Pollution of air Substances of very high concern Microplastics 3. Water stewardship 4. Biodiversity 5. Resource management and circular...
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FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 66 Audi Report 2024 2 1 Environmental Photo: AUDI AG
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FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 67 Audi Report 2024 Photo: AUDI AG Content E Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance: electric power consumption (combined): 16.7–13.6 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions (combined): 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A. 68 Climate change and energy efficiency 81 Reduction in environmental pollution 8...
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68 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Climate change and energy efficiency By 2050¹ at the latest, the Audi Group aims to achieve net carbon neutrality² across the entire value chain. Production at all Audi sites³ has been net carbon-neutral² since January 1, 2025. ¹ To achieve net carbon neutr...
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³ Audi production sites in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm (Germany), Brussels (Belgium), Győr (Hungary), San José Chiapa (Mexico). Production at the Brussels plant was discontinued at the end of February 2025. GRI 302, 305 Photo: AUDI AG
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69 Audi R eport 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 5 2 1 3 4 Illustration: C3 Visual Lab C limate change is one of the great- est challenges of the present time. Audi is conscious of the impacts of its products and business operations on the environment and society. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions occur at ...
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The statement on the Common Corporate Policy of AUDI AG applies for all products, ¹ T o achieve net carbon neutrality, Audi has defined a transformation pathway with clearly defined interim targets that depend heavily on market developments and the pace at which electric mobility is expanded. Volatile markets and t...
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Production at the Brussels plant was discontinued at the end of February 2025. ⁴ The internal decarbonization index (DCI) is a k ey performance indicator (KPI) with which the Volkswagen Group records and manages CO₂ emissions along the entire automotive value chain. It describes the average emissions (measured in CO...
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The CO₂ intensity of the charging current for electrified and partly electrified vehicles is also calculated on the basis of region-specific electricity mixes. The basis for calculating supply chain and recycling emissions is provided by verified vehicle life cycle assessments (according to standards ISO 14040 and IS...
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In its environmental declarations, AUDI AG reports annually on continuous improve- ments in environmental management. Reducing GHG emissions along the entire value chain GHG emissions are generated along the entire automotive value chain. They can be divided into five phases: supply chain, production, logistics, ...
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The DCI includes both Sustainable Development Goals The following SDGs are at the focus of this company commitment: Further information on Audi and the UN sustainability goals can be found on page 160. 5 2 1 3 4 Net carbon-neutral² Audi sites³ (2024) Looking back at 2024, Audi already had net carbon-neutral² pr...
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70 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix direct and indirect GHG emissions at indi- vidual production sites (Scopes 1⁶ und 2⁷), as well as all other direct and indirect GHG emissions over the life cycle of the vehicles (Scope 3⁸). DCI⁴ target values are relevant to the remu- neration of the members...
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Us- ing this process, it was possible to reduce the carbon footprints of the Audi Q6 55 e-tron quattro10 and Audi A6 Avant e-tron11 by 35 percent, for example. A substantial contribution came from GHG-reducing measures in the production and the use of green electricity in the utilization phase. In the reporting ...
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The biggest emissions driver in the supply chain for an electric vehicle is the high-voltage battery, followed by parts made of aluminum and steel. All of the components in these three areas together are generally responsible for approximately 70 percent of the carbon footprint in the supply chain of an electric...
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Throughout the utilization phase of a vehicle, meaning from when a vehicle is deliv- ered to a customer, CO₂ emissions produced are not taken into account. ⁴ The internal decarbonization index (DCI) is a key performance indicator (KPI) with which the Volkswagen Group records and manages CO₂ emissions along the enti...
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The CO₂ intensity of the charging current for electrified and partly electrified vehicles is also calculated on the basis of region-specific electricity mixes. The basis for calculating supply chain and recycling emissions is provided by verified vehicle life cycle assessments (according to standards ISO 14040 and IS...
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These emissions account for a significant portion of Scope 2 according to the GHG Protocol. ⁸ A distinction is made in Scope 3 between upstream and downstream activities. Upstream activities relate, for example, to emissions generated on the supplier side (from manu- facturing the product from raw materials up to ...
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10 Audi Q6 55 e-tron quattro: electric power consumption (combined): 19.6–17.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions (combined): 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A. 11 Audi A6 Avant e-tron: electric power consumption (combined): 17.5–14.4 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions (combined): 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A. 12 Whereas an average of about 20 percent of G...
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This is one reason why the carbon footprint has to be improved in the supply chain. Environmental declarations of the Audi Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm sites for 2024 Environmental Declaration 2024 Audi sites Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neuburg, Neustadt Audi Standort Neckarsulm Aktualisierte Umwelterklärung 2024 Photos:...
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The Chain of Custody certificate awarded by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative was bestowed again in 2024. The Performance Standard was recertified in 2025. Audi Hungaria received the Effekt 2030 Award for its Aluminum Closed Loop project. This award recog- nizes companies in Hungary that set stan- dards in th...
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71 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix governance (ESG) areas with sustainable and innovative solutions. In 2024 alone, the Aluminum Closed Loop process as well as other measures delivered net savings in the supply chain of approximately 350,000 metric tons of CO₂e.⁵ These measures include the...
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The goal of the decarbonization action area, to achieve net carbon-neutral production² at all Audi production sites³ from January 1, 2025, was reached. Since January 1, 2025, production at the plants in Neckarsulm (Germany) and San José Chiapa (Mexico) – and thus all Audi production sites³ – has been net carbon...
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Increase energy efficiency 2. Produce own renewable energy 3. Purchase renewable energy 4. Offset the currently unavoidable GHG emissions through climate action projects Increase energy efficiency In order to increase energy efficiency, plant- and site-related energy manage- ment is an integral part of the bu...
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Throughout the utilization phase of a vehicle, meaning from when a vehicle is delivered to a customer, CO₂ emissions produced are not taken into account. ³ Audi production sites in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm (Germany), Brussels (Belgium), Győr (Hungary), San José Chiapa (Mexico). Production at the Brussels plant was ...
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These emissions account for a significant portion of Scope 2 according to the GHG Protocol. Photo: AUDI AG Energy intensity of the Audi Group – Automotive segment* in MWh/veh. The energy intensity of the Audi Group relating to automotive production including component manufacturing was 2.84 MWh per vehicle* (MWh/v...
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The percentage of energy from renewable sources increased significantly, for example, due to the use of biogas. The prior-year figures for 2023 were adjusted in accordance with the final data status. ** Total energy consumption: This key figure is made up of electricity and heat consumption as well as the u...
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72 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix compliance with all relevant energy legis- lation, standards and commitments. Audi has set itself an annual energy-saving tar- get of at least two percent compared with the consumption values from the previous year. In the year under review, the company cut...
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In the course of restructuring the paint shop at the Ingolstadt site, a new top coat line was deployed in series production in the year under review. Previously, gas dry- ers were used to cure the coating. This has now been replaced with an electric dryer powered by electricity from renewable sources. As a result...
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36,000 solar cells deliver a peak output of 12 megawatts. This will now be expanded. Just under 85,000 square meters of solar modules will be installed on the vehicle assembly building and around 75,000 square meters of solar modules on part of the site’s green space. The new photovoltaic facility is expected t...
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> Ingolstadt: The existing photovoltaic surface at the Ingolstadt plant is around 23,000 square meters. Roughly 41,000 square meters are currently under con- struction or at the planning stage. > Neckarsulm: Several photovoltaic facil- ities are currently under construction at the site. They currently cover a s...
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Offset the currently unavoidable emissions through climate action projects Despite the large number of measures implemented, GHG emissions remain that have been unavoidable until now due to technical, process-related or economic limitations. This is the case, for example, for the operation of test rigs on which ...
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In addition, capacity utilization and routes are optimized continuously to reduce transport operations and CO₂ emissions. As a way of achieving further savings, Audi uses more climate-friendly forms of transport such as rail. The combination of different forms of transport, such as rail and road, allows the mos...
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In close collaboration with truck manu- facturing companies, fuel producers and forwarding agents, Audi is deliberately focusing on biogenic fuels, such as bio- LNG and HVO100, as important bridging technology. These fuels generate up to 85 percent fewer CO₂ emissions compared with the use of diesel in road transp...
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73 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix fuel in the supply chain. This resulted in more than 120 further transport routes switching to biogenic fuel. In addition, use of Battery Electric Trucks (BET) is being piloted in inbound logistics (procurement and production logistics). At the start of 2...
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Electric cars are operated without causing any local GHG emissions and can therefore contrib- ute significantly to reducing GHG emis- sions. And if they are also charged with green electricity, this improves the carbon footprint over the entire life cycle of the vehicle. Audi is successively expanding its e-portf...
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The PPE electric motors need around 30 percent less space and their weight is some 20 per- cent lower than the powertrains in existing electric models. With high-performance, compact and highly efficient electric motors, a newly developed lithium-ion battery consisting of 12 modules and 180 prismatic cells with ...
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The first fuel suppliers, such as Repsol, have started to introduce low-CO₂ alternative fuels in selected markets. This measure will enable an additional reduction in CO₂ in the exist- ing fleet, too. Moreover, virtually all engines in Audi models17 were examined retroactively to the 2015 model year to determine ...
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15 Audi Q6 SUV e-tron: electric power consumption (combined): 19.7–17.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions (combined): 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A. 16 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron: electric power consumption (combined): 16.7–13.6 kWh/100 km, CO₂ emissions (combined): 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A. 17 An exception is the powertrain in the Audi S3 ...
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74 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix At Audi, one key lever for reducing CO₂ emissions is the electricity used to charge the company’s electric fleet. Even today, for example, Audi customers can use green electricity offered by the Volkswagen subsidiary Elli (Electric Life) for charging at h...
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The Audi network of fast-charging stations, or Audi charging hubs as they are known, was expanded in 2024. In addition to the charging points in Berlin, Munich, Nuremberg, Salzburg and Zurich, others in Bremen, Frankfurt and Tokyo came into operation during the reporting period. A second Audi charging hub in To...
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This support is intended to be long term, usually lasting 10 years. The projects contracted up to and including 2024 now continuously produce around one terawatt hour of green electricity annually. Audi is also pushing for a reduction in CO₂ emissions in retail together with the Volkswagen Group. The Volkswagen ...
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AUDI AG assumes no warranty for the operation, availability, charging capacity and/or other fea- tures of the charging infrastructure in question. Access to the Audi Charging Service Portal is only possible with a myAudi account. Depending on the individual mobile data plan, additional fees may be charged by the respe...
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75 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix The Impact Points method has been used since 2023 to demonstrate the environmental performance of the sites as a whole, taking account of all the different environmental aspects. Seven quantifiable envi- ronmental aspects – primary energy consumption, CO₂...
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In 2025, this target will replace the environmental impact of production (UEP). Impact Points method Volkswagen Group has set its global dealer and service network ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint. Starting from the first measurement in 2020, which gave a baseline value of 3.22 metric tons o...
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The “goT- Ozero RETAIL certification” has now been rolled out in 18 markets worldwide and has been performed successfully at 67 dealers. A total of four levels (bronze, silver, gold and platinum) are possible and reflect the level of compliance with the underlying list of requirements. The first platinum certifi-...
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Other markets in Europe as well as in Central America and the Middle East will follow in the course of 2025. Phase 5: Decarbonization in the end of life: circular economy and second life AUDI AG is also optimizing the last phase of the life cycle of a vehicle by returning some materials to the value chain follo...
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Photo: AUDI AG fast-charging stations of an Audi charging hub. And the third is efficient recycling. This is done in Germany, for example, at a Volkswagen pilot plant in Salzgitter.
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76 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Key figures Climate change and energy efficiency ¹ Figures refer to the Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neustadt proving ground, Neuburg an der Donau driving experience center, Neckarsulm, Brussels (partially), Győr, San José Chiapa, Sant’Agata Bolognese (Lamborg...
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Energy Unit 2024¹ 2023² 2022 Reduction in energy consumption as a direct consequence of energy-saving and energy-efficiency initiatives MWh 88,261 81,858 – Electricity MWh 43,207 34,046 – Heat MWh 18,780 13,287 – Natural gas MWh 26,274 34,248 – Oil MWh 0 277 –
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77 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Key figures³ Climate change and energy efficiency Energy Unit 2024 2023 2022 Total energy consumption4 MWh 2,396,033 2,472,100 2,507,115 Automotive segment (incl. components) MWh 2,372,702 2,449,544 2,482,612 MWh/veh. 2.84 2.46 2.74 of which from renewable...
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1.69 1.46 1.58 Heating (incl. district heating) MWh 656,547 669,480 712,403 Automotive segment (incl. components) MWh 650,536 663,031 704,716 MWh/veh. 0.78 0.67 0.78 of which district heating MWh 303,649 236,826 339,333 Automotive segment (incl. components) MWh 303,566 236,303 338,766 MWh/veh. 0.36 0.24 0.37 Combustion...
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components) MWh 150 141 262 MWh/veh. 0.0002 0.0001 0.0003 Exported energy MWh 3,499 1,563 2,733 Automotive segment (incl. components) MWh 3,301 1,302 1,858 MWh/veh. 0.0040 0.0013 0.0020 ³ Figures refer to the Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neckarsulm, Brussels, Győr, San José Chiapa, Crewe (Bentley) since 2022, Sant’Agata...
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If deviations between the actual values and the reported data are identified in the following year, the data is updated. The individual key figures for 2023 were updated in this report using the actual values for 2023. ⁴ This key figure is made up of electricity and heat consumption as well as the use of fuel gases fo...
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78 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Key figures³ Climate change and energy efficiency Fuels Unit 2024 2023 2022 Total fuel use MWh 950,169 1,031,624 950,334 Automotive segment (incl. components) MWh 919,780 1,000,759 916,236 MWh/veh. 1.1 1.01 1.01 of which from renewable energy sources MWh 6...
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components) MWh 635,614 217,649 239,303 MWh/veh. 0.76 0.22 0.26 Heating oil MWh 3,915 142,096 55,188 Automotive segment (incl. components) MWh 3,915 142,096 55,188 MWh/veh. 0.005 0.143 0.061 Diesel (test rigs) MWh 12,764 14,342 14,481 Automotive segment (incl. components) MWh 12,764 14,342 14,481 MWh/veh. 0.02 0.0...
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components) MWh 72,005 73,109 75,815 MWh/veh. 0.09 0.07 0.08 ³ Figures refer to the Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neckarsulm, Brussels, Győr, San José Chiapa, Crewe (Bentley) since 2022, Sant’Agata Bolognese (Lamborghini), Bologna (Ducati), Neustadt proving ground and Neuburg an der Donau driving experience center (incl...
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79 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Emissions5 Unit 2024 2023 2022 Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2)6, 7 t CO₂e 162,177 253,035 230,488 Automotive segment (incl. components) t CO₂e 156,288 247,431 224,676 kg CO₂e/veh. 187 249 248 Greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1)7 t CO₂e...
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components) t CO₂e 45,228 33,449 43,096 kg CO₂e/veh. 54 35 48 CO₂ reductions in logistics t CO₂e –⁹ 8,744 9,622 CO₂ emissions of the European (EU 27+2) fleet of new passenger cars for the Audi brand; EU excl. UK from 2021 onwards¹⁰ g CO₂/km (WLTP) 121.16 122.59 120.76 Key figures³ Climate change and energy effici...
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The environmental key figures for the current year are data as of February 4, 2025. The figures may contain estimates if, for example, they are based on statements from energy suppliers that were not available when data was collected. If deviations between the actual values and the reported data are identified in the ...
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Scope 2 was calculated on a market-related basis. ⁸ Calculated according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Scope 2 was calculated on a market-related basis. ⁹ Since 2020, the key figure “CO₂ reductions in logistics” has only been reported in the following year. The reason for this is the change in the reporting proce...
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80 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Extended environmental key figures for all sites at which models of the Audi brand are produced¹¹, ¹², ¹³ Climate change and energy efficiency 4 This key figure is made up of electricity and heat consumption as well as the use of fuel gases for production...
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13 The underlying key figures for each site are calculated on a pro rata basis according to the number of units of the Audi brand produced at the site. 14 The process of selecting relevant emissions and the emission factors applied are anchored – like the entire key figure collection process – in the Volkswagen standa...
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81 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix R educing environmental pollution is one of the major challenges of the present time. A clean envi- ronment is the basis for a high quality of life and biodiversity. Illnesses and chron- ic damage to health can be prevented by reducing emissions of air poll...
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Microplastics are tiny particles formed by the abrasion or decomposition of plastics. They are found all over the world and accumulate in food products, water, the air and soil. Vehicle tire abrasion also in- creases the amount of microplastics in the environment. Substances of very high concern (SVHCs) – like ...
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82 Audi R eport 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Regulations to reduce environmental impacts Audi views environmental protection as an element of its corporate responsibility. Regulatory requirements and voluntary commitments in this regard apply to all Audi products, services and operations. Complyi...
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Also applicable are the Audi Statements of Principle, which focus on sustainable corporate governance. Their provisions include the requirement that vehicle development and production must be based on a comprehensive analysis of potential environmental impacts. A further contribution comes from the Common Corpo...
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This applies both to supplies to Audi and to the delivery of Audi vehicles. A well-designed logistics system can therefore reduce harmful air emissions. Audi is committed to avoiding transport operations. In those cases where this is not possible, environmental compatibility must be considered when selecting the...
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During vehicle painting operations, VOCs are released in the paint booth. High concentrations of particles in the overspray can trigger respiratory illnesses or allergic reactions, for example. In order to reduce the emission of paint particles and VOCs into the air, Audi uses modern separation processes in the ...
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The concentrated VOC-contaminated exhaust air from the spray booth is puri- fied in a regenerative thermal oxidation process, which uses high temperatures to break down the VOCs. The process is virtually self-sufficient in energy: The heat from the treated exhaust air is transferred to a regenerator, which in tur...
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83 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix List of substances requiring authoriza- tion, which contained 247 substances or substance groups as of the reporting date. Substances on the Candidate List are eligible for possible authorization in accor- dance with REACH Annex XIV. A company may only use ...
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The main obligations imposed on the company by the REACH Regulation have also been incorporated into the Audi REACH Handbook and the Audi Corporate Regulations. To ensure compliance with the requirements, a working group has been established under the leadership of the head of Chemical Safety (REACH manager). A...
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The SVHCs include substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to repro- duction (CMR1 substances) such as lead or cadmium compounds. Audi has committed to not using CMR1 substances in vehicle production. These substances may only be used in justified exceptional cases and taking account of the principle ...
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84 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Emissions2 Unit 2024 2023 2022 VOC emissions3 t 708 672 977 Automotive segment (incl. components) kg/veh. 0.85 0.68 1.08 Direct NOx emissions4 t 180 195 189 Automotive segment (incl. components) kg/veh. 0.22 0.19 0.21 Sulfur dioxide Automotive segment (incl...
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0.002 0.002 0.001 Total dust Automotive segment (incl. components) t 37 44 47 kg/veh. 0.04 0.04 0.05 Key figures1 Reduction in environmental pollution ¹ Figures refer to the Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neckarsulm, Brussels, Győr, San José Chiapa, Crewe (Bentley) since 2022, Sant’Agata Bolognese (Lamborghini), Bologn...
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If deviations between the actual values and the reported data are identified in the following year, the data is updated. The individual key figures for 2023 were updated in this report using the actual values for 2023. ² The process of selecting relevant emissions and the emission factors applied are anchored – like ...
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A current project on the topic of micro- plastics is being supported by the Audi Environmental Foundation, which has been committed to research into environ- mental protection technologies for more than 15 years. It is supporting scientists at the Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin) in developing a filter s...
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The first practical application of a near-production prototype outside Germany started in Copenhagen (Den- mark) in November 2024. Following this pilot phase, the system is to be rolled out in several stages and its performance assessed and validated scientifically by TU Berlin and the URBANFILTER SUSTAIN- ABILI...
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85 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Sustainable Development Goals The following SDGs are at the focus of this company commitment: Further information on Audi and the UN sustainability goals can be found on page 160. Water stewardship Audi is committed to the responsible use of water as a reso...
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Access to clean water is therefore regarded as one of the 17 global sustainability goals of the United Nations. The careful use of natural resources, in- cluding water, is set out in the Volkswagen Group’s regenerate+ sustainability strate- gy. Building on this, the Volkswagen Group regulates support for closed wa...
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86 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Fresh water consumption in the Audi Group in m³ and in m³/veh. Careful use of resources such as water is a key component of the Audi Mission: Zero environmental program. Parallel operation of water-consuming facilities (for example, paint shops) due to...
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The Impact Points method has been used since 2023 to show the environmental performance of the Volkswagen sites as a whole, taking account of all the different environmental aspects. Seven quantifiable environmental aspects are used to categorize and weight the environmental impacts, including local water consu...
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The company uses its Environmental Compliance Management System to identify, evaluate and control environmen- tal risks and in this way helps to ensure compliance with environmental protection guidelines. In addition to strategic alignment and compliance with statutory and in-house requirements, Audi fosters rela...
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Audi therefore pursues a risk-based approach that takes regional availability into account. This approach was piloted in Mexico in the year under review, a region with a high level of water stress. Based on an analysis of the material groups and components that require a significant amount of water to manufactu...
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On average, it currently takes around two to three cubic meters of water to produce a vehicle. Reducing the amount of water used in pro- duction is therefore one of the focal points of the Audi Mission:Zero environmental program. The responsible use of water helps to increase security of supply in the surroundin...
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Total fresh water consumption in m³ 2024 2023 2022 3.11 2.82 3.46 Fresh water consumption, Automotive segment (incl. components) in m³/veh. bodies is committed to the responsible use of water resources across the value chain. The AWS standard is an internation- ally applicable set of rules for companies and organ...
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87 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix quality of drinking water. By 2035, Audi intends to reduce ecologically weighted water consumption¹ at its production sites² by around 50 percent compared with 2019. The company sources water from water supply companies or extracts it itself from rainwate...
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Process optimization: Water that is not needed does not have to be sourced in the first place. Audi therefore wants to optimize all production processes in terms of water consumption. 2. Expansion of water cycles: Reusing wastewater reduces fresh water consump- tion and the discharge of wastewater. Audi productio...
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⁵ Pollution loads are constituents in the water that arise, for example, as a result of essential process steps in vehicle production and development. These constituents are reduced through water treatment up to the legally required limit before being discharged into the sewer system or drainage channel. 4. Use of ra...
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88 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Total volume of wastewater discharge of the Audi Group in m³/veh. The volume of wastewater is approx- imately at the prior-year level. At the same time, the volume of wastewater per vehicle is increasing due to the paral- lel operation of production facili...
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After being used in production processes, the resulting wastewater is returned to the wastewa- ter treatment plant. The resulting water cycle should then reduce total fresh water consumption at the Neckarsulm site by up to 70 percent (baseline year 2010). Water consumption in the painting process is particularly...
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In the area of the top coat line too, the company has already carried out restructuring work. A new paint separation process using filters instead of water has been introduced, which allows Audi to make energy savings of roughly 50 kilowatt hours per vehicle. The overspray is collected by modern filters as a res...
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In this way, Audi is reducing the amount of treated process water it uses. In addition, re-use of the former refrigerant tank prevents the need for scrapping and thus saves resources. Ingolstadt The construction of a new treatment plant for rainwater and cooling tower waste- water began in the year under review....
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San José Chiapa Concentrated wastewater is dried and thickened in an evaporation pond until the residual materials can be disposed of. In 2024, an additional cleaning stage was installed upstream of the evaporation pond (reverse osmosis) to reduce the load on the evaporation pond. Some 15,000 cubic meters of pro...
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89 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Key figures¹ Water stewardship Water Unit 2024 2023 2022 Total fresh water extraction² m³ 2,963,797 2,875,161³ 2,909,700 of which in regions with an extreme risk of water stress⁴ m³ 66,660 58,349 83,430 of which in regions with a high risk of water stress⁴ ...
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963,797 2,875,161³ 2,909,700 of which in Europe m³ 2,790,819 2,653,985 2,726,602 of which in North America m³ 157,407 216,201 178,056 of which in Asia m³ 15,571 6,402 5,042 ¹ Figures refer to the Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neckarsulm, Brussels, Győr, San José Chiapa, Crewe (Bentley) since 2022, Sant’Agata Bologne...
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90 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Key figures¹ Water stewardship Wastewater recirculation² Unit 2024 2023 2022 Total wastewater m³ 1,742,577 1,716,377 – of which recirculation to surface water m³ 13,199 8,519 – of which recirculation to sea water m³ 0 0 – of which recirculation to other organi...
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