Community Engagement

With a presence spanning 25 countries and 64 production sites worldwide, cordial relations with surrounding communities are crucial for Autoneum. We build lasting ties with local stakeholders through a broad range of community projects and are committed to continuously increasing our positive impact on them.

Vision 2025: Good Corporate Citizenship

Strategic Target

Continuously increase Autoneum’s positive impact on communities

Operational Targets

  • Support social & community engagement activities of Autoneum employees with incentive structures
  • Implement corporate philanthropy projects on Autoneum Group level on an annual basis
  • Implement local community engagement projects in all Autoneum locations on an annual basis

Community Activities

Each Autoneum branch supports community projects in its local municipality. The projects focus on a variety of issues – environment, health, social welfare, youth and sport – and are developed together with local stakeholders. At the same time, they give our employees the opportunity to work for the common good and to make their contribution to a better future.

Europe – Running for a good cause

In June 2024, a group of Autoneum employees in the UK showcased their strong community spirit by participating in the 5k Race for Life in Stoke-on-Trent. This popular run is part of the UK’s biggest series of fundraising events in memory of loved ones lost to cancer and in support of those currently battling the disease. The team consisted of members from different departments who raised an impressive £1 200 for cancer research.

North America – Giving back to the community

Spring 2024 saw a dedicated group of ten employees from Autoneum’s plant in Bloomsburg, USA, take on an impactful community project. Partnering with the local AGAPE organization, which offers vital services like food and financial assistance, the team worked to clear an abandoned homeless encampment near the plant. In the spirit of giving back to the community, the volunteers collected and disposed of approximately 1 000 pounds of debris, improving the environment for both the neighborhood and its residents.

SAMEA (South America, Middle East and Africa) – The recycling tournament with a purpose

The Recycling Cup at Autoneum’s Córdoba plant in Argentina was more than just a competition – it was a powerful way to engage employees in environmental stewardship. Held in July and August, the plant combined the excitement of the well-known soccer tournament Copa América with the goal of promoting environmental awareness. Employees showed great commitment and teamwork, recycling a total of 1 392 kg of PET, plastics, glass, paper, and cardboard. The PET bottles were repurposed into ecological bricks for the new headquarters of a local non-governmental organization, while other materials were recycled through partnerships with local businesses and the Municipality of Córdoba. Additionally, PET bottle caps were donated to a local organization that uses them to raise funds for medical treatments for children. The initiative highlighted the plant’s dedication to sustainability and generating a positive social impact on the community.

Asia – A charity run to support autism awareness

Autoneum’s joint venture plant in Tianjin, China, took part in a charity run along the Haihe River in September 2024 to raise awareness and funds for kids affected by autism – the “children of the stars.” Employees from several departments demonstrated their dedication and enthusiasm for the cause by participating in the run. The event highlighted the importance of supporting autistic children, and the plant will continue its commitment to this meaningful cause in the future.