--- title: Sustainability date: 2026-04-10T12:12:00+02:00 canonical_url: "https://autoneum.com/sustainability" section: Sustainability (Overview) --- ## A Systematic Approach to Sustainability in Automotive Sustainability at Autoneum follows a systematic approach that connects materials, product design, manufacturing processes and governance structures. Environmental, social and governance aspects are considered across all stages of the value chain, from material selection to component integration and production. This approach enables consistent alignment with automotive requirements and supports transparent assessment of sustainability impacts at component and vehicle level. ![Vehicle traveling through a lush green forest, representing the balance between mobility, environmental responsibility, and sustainable innovation.](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/3_Sustainability/_2000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/11528/autoneum-website-sustainability-car_street_nature-07-2026.webp) ## A Powerful Vision for Long-Term Success A strong company vision is the key to success in business. Ours is clear: to keep doing what makes us the global leader in our market. By enhancing comfort in every vehicle through our sustainable acoustic and thermal management solutions, we will continue to consolidate our position and expand our business. At the same time, we actively keep up with trends and seek feedback so that we can create a superior driving experience. What’s more, we strive to refine our products’ environmental and social performance in line with our strong commitment to sustainability. The world is changing, and we embrace this change – without losing sight of what makes Autoneum unique. > Be the global leader for innovative and sustainable solutions bringing comfort to every vehicle ## Corporate Responsibility Report 2025 Autoneum reports about key developments, activities and results in the area of Corporate Responsibility in a systematic and detailed manner. We therefore confirm our commitment to transparency toward our stakeholders and the public at large. We adhere to the requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the leading global standard in sustainability reporting. - 10.8 MB \| PDF \| EN [ Corporate Responsibility Report 2025 (Download) ](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/en/Autoneum-Corporate_Responsibility_Report_2025.pdf) - [ Corporate Responsibility Report 2025 (Online) ](https://ar.autoneum.com/2025/en/home) Archive [Corporate Responsibility Report 2024 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_CR_Report_2024-1.pdf) [Corporate Responsibility Report 2023 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_CR_Report_2023_final_web.pdf) [Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_CR_Report_2022_final_web.pdf) [Corporate Responsibility Report 2021 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_CR_Report_2021-3.pdf) [Corporate Responsibility Report 2020 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_CR_Report_2020-1.pdf) [Corporate Responsibility Report 2019 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_CR_Report_2019-1.pdf) [Corporate Responsibility Report 2018 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_CR_Report_2018_EN_3MB.pdf) [Corporate Responsibility Report 2017 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_Corporate-Responsibility_Report_2017-5.pdf) [Corporate Responsibility Report 2016 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Corporate_Responsibility_Report_2016.pdf) [Sustainability Report 2015 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_Sustainability_Report_2015.pdf) [Sustainability Report 2014 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_Sustainability_Report_2014.pdf) [Sustainability Report 2013 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_Sustainability_Report_2013.pdf) [Sustainability Report 2012 (EN)](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Publications/de/Autoneum_Sustainability_Report_2012.pdf) ## Our Sustainability Stories - ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/13_News/2026/10_Golf-Charity-Event/_1600x1600_crop_center-center_none/97762/autoneum-website-header-golf_charity_event-2026-10.webp) October 12, 2026 [### Over £17,000 Raised: Autoneum Employee Organizes Charity Golf Day ](https://autoneum.com/news/over-ps17-000-raised-autoneum-employee-organizes-charity-golf-day)Making a difference together: A charity golf day organized by an Autoneum employee in Stoke-on-Trent raised more than £17,000 for Doug Mac Hospice. - Sustainability/Social Responsibility - Career / People Stories - Autoneum Stories - ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/13_News/2026/10_World-Mental-Health-day/_1600x1600_crop_center-center_none/97797/autoneum-website-header-world_mental_health_day-2026-10.webp) October 10, 2026 [### World Mental Health Day: Building Resilience in the Workplace ](https://autoneum.com/news/world-mental-health-day-building-resilience-in-the-workplace)Around World Mental Health Day, Autoneum takes a closer look at why mental well-being matters in the workplace and how open dialogue, resilience and a people-centric culture can contribute to a healthy working environment. - Sustainability/Social Responsibility - Career / People Stories - Autoneum Stories - ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/Investors/Images/_1600x1600_crop_center-center_none/31235/autoneum-website_news-cdp_rating-05-2026.webp) May 29, 2026 [### Top CDP Rating Shows Progress in Building a Responsible Supply Chain ](https://autoneum.com/news/top-cdp-rating-shows-progress-in-building-a-responsible-supply-chain) Sustainability is only as strong as the supply chain behind it. For Autoneum, a company active in 25 countries with around 1,000 direct suppliers and another 11,000 indirect spend suppliers, that means embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG)… - Sustainability/Governance - Sustainability - Sustainability/Social Responsibility - Sustainability/Environment - Autoneum Stories ## ESG Directive Autoneum is committed to the highest standards of integrity, sustainability and ethical conduct. We are convinced that a sustainably profitable business is only possible if we live up to our social responsibility, which includes our unwavering commitment to respect the human rights of both our employees and external stakeholders, to care for our environment, and to take social as well as economic responsibility. Human and labor rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Labor rights include the right to decent and productive work, in conditions of freedom, equity, security and dignity. ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/3_Sustainability/_1200xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/38468/Autoneum-website-image-esg_directive-10-2025-800x393.webp) Autoneum recognizes the serious environmental challenges the world faces today and we want to play our part in mitigating the effects of climate change and preserving natural resources. We pursue ambitious targets to improve the sustainability of our production processes, thereby enhancing operational excellence and continuously reducing our environmental footprint. The Autoneum [**ESG Directive**](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Documents/Guidelines-and-Policies/Autoneum-20250303_II-15-ESG-Directive_EN_final_incl-disclaimer.pdf) defines, next to the Code of Conduct, the main principles of human and labor rights protection, environmental protection, and our general approach of taking social and economic responsibility. It helps to safeguard the highest standards in these domains throughout Autoneum and our supply chain. The Directive conforms to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the International Bill of Human Rights (consisting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights), the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact, and the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) Base Code. ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/3_Sustainability/_1200xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/38486/Autoneum-website-image-esg_directive-10-2025_2-1-800x393.webp) ## ESG Ratings ESG rating agencies assess a company’s ESG performance, considering factors like carbon emissions, resource efficiency, labor standards, and transparency. For Autoneum, solid ESG ratings are vital as they reflect our competitiveness in an industry shaped by evolving regulations and customer expectations. Furthermore, they highlight our commitment to sustainable innovation, strengthen stakeholder trust, and position Autoneum as a leader in building a resilient, future-ready automotive supply chain. - ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/ESG-Ratings/_800x800_crop_center-center_none/11659/autoneum-website-logo-ecovadis-02-2026-600x600.webp) Autoneum achieved gold medal status for the third time in a row in the EcoVadis survey, placing it in the top 5% of the more than 130’000 companies from more than 180 countries assessed in 2025. - ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/ESG-Ratings/_800x800_crop_center-center_none/11658/autoneum-website-logo-cdp-02-2026-600x600.webp) In 2025, we increased our CDP rating for climate change to “A” from “B” in 2024 and improved our water security score to “A-” from “B.” - ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/ESG-Ratings/_800x800_crop_center-center_none/11661/autoneum-website-logo-msci-02-2026-600x600.webp) In 2026, Autoneum received a rating of AA (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment.\* load more ratings \*Note on MSCI ESG ratings assessment \*THE USE BY Autoneum OF ANY MSCI ESG RESEARCH LLC OR ITS AFFILIATES (“MSCI”) DATA, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR \*INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT, RECOMMENDATION, OR PROMOTION OF Autoneum BY MSCI. MSCI SERVICES AND DATA ARE THE PROPERTY OF MSCI OR ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS, AND ARE PROVIDED ‘AS-IS’ AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. MSCI NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI. In no event the ESG Risk Rating shall be construed as investment advice or expert opinion as defined by the applicable legislation. The information contained or reflected herein is not directed to or intended for use or distribution to India-based clients or users and its distribution to Indian resident individuals or entities is not permitted, and Morningstar/Sustainalytics accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the actions of third parties in this respect. ## Stakeholder Engagement In order to gain a holistic understanding of Autoneum’s key Corporate Responsibility risks and opportunities, we engage in regular dialogue with the key stakeholder groups in our stakeholder ecosystem. The various forms of engagement are described in the following overview. Employees Dialog between employees and management, idea management, intranet, Digital Collaboration System, satisfaction surveys Customers Development process of products and services, in-house fairs on customer premises, media Financial Community Shareholder meetings, dialog with financial institutions and analysts Research Cooperation with universities, hosting students in R&T projects, scientific lead or participation in conferences Media & Public Communication through (social) media, advertising and website Local Communities Community engagement projects, plant visits, neighborhood dialog, open door events, dialog with local authority representatives Civil Society NGO dialog, collaboration projects, memberships Industry Associations Memberships in various organizations, hosting of events, participation in work groups ## Supporting our Customers' Sustainability Initiatives To reduce the climate impact of our products throughout the entire lifecycle, we engage with our customers to develop and supply innovative, lightweight components that enhance vehicle efficiency. These components, such as underbody systems made of Ultra-Silent, are up to 50% lighter than traditional plastic alternatives, leading to lower fuel consumption and reduced CO₂ emissions. Additionally, our products improve vehicle aerodynamics, further contributing to emission reductions. ### E-Mobility Discover innovations for electric vehicles that elevate safety, range and driving comfort to the next level. [ Discover our solutions for e-mobility ](https://autoneum.com/innovation/e-mobility) ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/12_Strategy-Mission-Vision-Values/_1600x1200_crop_center-center_none/36821/Autoneum_emobility_shutterstock_2386156571.webp) ### Environmental Responsibility Environmental responsibility across the value chain through lower emissions, greater resource efficiency and circular economy principles. [ Learn more about our engagement for the environment ](https://autoneum.com/sustainability/environmental-responsibility) ![-](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/Investors/Images/_1600x1200_crop_center-center_none/41133/4.webp) ### Social Responsibility Diversity, skills development and a strong safety culture create the foundation for sustainable innovation. [ Learn more about our social responsibility ](https://autoneum.com/sustainability/social-responsibility) ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/_1600x1200_crop_center-center_none/10196/Taicang_Werk-1200x800.webp) ### Governance Modern governance structures foster transparency, integrity and sustainable value creation across the supply chain. [ Learn more about our initiatives regarding corporate governance ](https://autoneum.com/sustainability/governance) ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/2_Header-Images/_1600x1200_crop_center-center_none/38667/autoneum-website-header-governance-2026-09.webp) ### Autoneum Pure Sustainability made measurable: Autoneum Pure identifies technologies with proven environmental benefits across the lifecycle. [ Learn more about our sustainable Autoneum Pure technologies ](https://autoneum.com/sustainability/autoneum-pure) ![](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/3_Sustainability/_1600x1200_crop_center-center_none/38495/autoneum-website-header-autoneum_pure-08-2026.webp) ![-](https://autoneum.com/content/content-images/Image/Investors/Images/_1200x1600_crop_center-center_none/41259/autoneum-contact-sustainability.webp) ### Contact our sustainability experts Let's discuss how circular materials can support the mobility of tomorrow. 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