Since 2002, Volkswagen has been committed to the largest and most important CSR initiative in the world, the Global Compact. The 7,000 participating companies from over 135 countries work together to shape a more sustainable and equitable world economy. Volkswagen makes a significant contribution to this initiative and publishes an annual Communication on Progress regarding its diverse international CSR projects. In 2011 we attained Global Compact Advanced Level.

Ten principles governing human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and the fight against corruption describe the values of the Global Compact. At all locations of our Company, we again guided our business activities by these principles in 2011. With our expertise, we also help other companies in the Global Compact to embrace their global responsibility. An example of this is our active participation on the advisory board for the “Sustainable Supplier Chain” project. Volkswagen will also be committing to the Rio+20 campaign process.  10