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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 (included since 2024) sites. If deviations between the actual values and the reported data are identi- fied 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 All purchased and produced fresh water can be assigned to the category “fresh water (≤1000 mg/l total dissolved solids).” ³ Information on the water stress risk according to the Maplecroft Water Stress Index. 4 The prior-year figures were adjusted in accordance with the final data status. Water² Unit 2024 2023 2022 Total fresh water consumption m³ 2,963,797 2,875,161⁴ 2,909,700 Automotive segment (incl. components) m³ 2,881,566 2,810,410 2,821,228 m³/veh.
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components) m³ 2,881,566 2,810,410 2,821,228 m³/veh. 3.46 2.82 3.11 Fresh water consumption, internal catchment m³ 1,884,144 1,743,941 1,716,820 Automotive segment (incl. components) m³ 1,836,294 1,701,838 1,648,922 m³/veh. 2.2 1.71 1.82 Precipitation used m³ 175,771 130,755 157,608 Surface water from lakes, rivers, oceans m³ 591,598 583,577 543,445 Groundwater m³ 1,116,775 1,029,609 1,015,767 Fresh water consumption, externally sourced m³ 1,079,654 1,131,289 1,192,880 Automotive segment (incl. components) m³ 1,045,273 1,108,641 1,172,306 m³/veh. 1.25 1.11 1.29
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91 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Wastewater Unit 2024 2023 2022 Volume of wastewater m³ 1,742,577 1,716,552 1,723,787 Automotive segment (incl. components) m³ 1,722,706 1,716,377 1,705,373 m³/veh.
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components) m³ 1,722,706 1,716,377 1,705,373 m³/veh. 2.07 1.71 1.88 Direct discharge² m³ 13,199 8,519 4,711 Indirect discharge² m³ 1,729,378 1,707,858 1,719,076 Wastewater load Chemical oxygen demand kg 677,473 548,815 441,125 Total phosphorous content as phosphorous (P) kg 8,000 7,297 6,661 Total nitrogen as nitrogen (N) kg 74,223 65,836 62,054 Zinc kg 480 478 536 ¹ 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 (included since 2024) sites.
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If deviations between the actual values and the reported data are identi- fied 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 Direct dischargers: Münchsmünster site; indirect dischargers: Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neckarsulm, Brussels, Győr, Crewe (Bentley), Sant’Agata Bolognese (Lamborghini), Bologna (Ducati), Map Yang Phon (Ducati) sites. ³ Figures refer to the Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neckarsulm, Brussels, Győr and San José Chiapa (Audi), Martorell (Seat), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Kaluga (up to 2022) (Skoda), Bratislava, São José dos Pinhais and Zwickau (Volkswagen Passenger Cars), Anting and Ningbo (SAIC VW), Changchun, Tianjin, Qingdao and Foshan (FAW-VW) sites. Only car-producing sites including component manufacturing are considered for the specific key figures.
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Only car-producing sites including component manufacturing are considered for the specific key figures. ⁴ 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. ⁵ All purchased and produced fresh water can be assigned to the category “fresh water (≤1000 mg/l total dissolved solids).” ⁶ Calculation of the key figure was adjusted for the year under review as well as for prior-year figures. ⁷ Key figure is being reported for the first time in the year under review. Extended environmental key figures for all sites at which models of the Audi brand are produced³, ⁴ Water stewardship Unit 2024 2023 2022 Total fresh water consumption⁵, ⁷ m³ 4,480,088 5,107,946 4,966,447 Total fresh water consumption (specific)⁵, ⁶ m³/veh. 2.68 2.64 2.94 Total volume of wastewater⁷ m³ 2,833,152 3,034,827 2,781,079 Total volume of wastewater (specific)⁷ m³/veh. 1.70 1.57 1.64 Key figures¹ Water stewardship
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92 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Biodiversity is a key element of sustainability efforts at Audi: The company is committed to preserving biodiversity along the entire value chain. Biodiversity B iodiversity refers to the diversity of all living organisms, their genetic variation and their habitats. It is one of the foundations of human life on earth. People’s quality of life and health depend on it. Protecting biodiversity, genetic variation and ecosystem diversity therefore safeguards the long-term basis for human life and the needs of present and future generations. Only if biodiversity is successfully preserved can nature pro- vide vital ecosystem services for humans. These include, for instance, ensuring clean air and water, providing resources and food and regulating climate and weather events. The automotive industry impacts biodi- versity worldwide through its products and manufacturing processes as well as the associated effects along the entire value chain. Examples here include carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions or extraction of mineral resources such as metals and rare earths – often in regions that are regarded as biodiversity hotspots. The Audi Group also has an influence on the environment along the entire value chain through the production and opera- tion of vehicles and through services.
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The Audi Group also has an influence on the environment along the entire value chain through the production and opera- tion of vehicles and through services. 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. GRI 304 Photo: AUDI AG
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93 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix The business activities of Audi require, for example, the construction and use of production facilities that have an impact on local biodiversity. Biodiversity plays a key role in the regenerate+ sustainability strategy of the Volkswagen Group. Through its goTOzero environmental mission statement and the Biodiversity Commitment, the Volkswagen Group is committed to protecting, preserv- ing and promoting biodiversity and pur- sues this aim additionally in its strategic vision for the Zero Impact Factory. At all Volkswagen Group sites where passenger cars and light commercial vehicles are pro- duced, this vision provides the framework for continuously reviewing the imple- mentation status of 143 environmental criteria using the Site Checklist – including projects and measures aimed at preserv- ing biodiversity. In 2024, the Volkswagen Group introduced the Biodiversity Land Use Indicator (BLI) in order to measure the effectiveness of biodiversity measures and the progress made toward improving biodiversity. The BLI provides information on the percentage share and quality of natural open spaces at the site. The total surface area used at a site is compared with natural open spaces that have been created by the site.
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The BLI provides information on the percentage share and quality of natural open spaces at the site. The total surface area used at a site is compared with natural open spaces that have been created by the site. The enhanced areas can be located on the plant premises or within a radius of up to 30 kilometers around the site. They have to be owned or managed by the site and primarily serve to promote biological diversity. Areas that are man- aged in cooperation with partners can also be considered, provided that the scope of joint management is clearly defined. The first Group-wide recording of the BLI in 2024 produced a result of approximately 30 percent, taking into account the quality of the areas. A target value for the BLI in the Volkswagen Group is currently being defined. Furthermore, the Volkswagen Group intends to launch a biodiversity fund of up to EUR 25 million annually for external projects from 2025. The selection of projects for funding will be managed by an independent decision-making commit - tee. With its Mission:Zero environmental program, AUDI AG addresses a number of fields of action, including the conservation of biodiversity.
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The selection of projects for funding will be managed by an independent decision-making commit - tee. With its Mission:Zero environmental program, AUDI AG addresses a number of fields of action, including the conservation of biodiversity. Further key guidelines for Audi are the Common Corporate Policy ¹ Audi production sites in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm (Germany), Brussels (Belgium), Győr (Hungary), San José Chiapa (Mexico). ² Brownfield projects involve repurposing or redesigning previously developed land, while a greenfield project involves the construction of a new building on land not previously developed. and the Booklet of Policies. Environmental protection is also an integral part of the Audi Code of Conduct, which is binding for all employees. The company’s suppli- ers are also obliged to observe the Code of Conduct for Business Partners . This includes protection of natural ecosystems and endangered wildlife habitats as well as sustainable use of natural resources. The company uses its Environmental Com- pliance Management System to identify, evaluate and control environmental risks and in this way ensures compliance with environmental protection guidelines. Promoting biodiversity The United Nations has declared the years 2021 to 2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
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Promoting biodiversity The United Nations has declared the years 2021 to 2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Audi welcomes the efforts to create a global framework to enable effec - tive protection of biodiversity, also includ- ing the involvement of economic stake- holders. As early as in the run-up to the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP 15), which took place in 2022, Audi commit - ted itself to promoting biodiversity at its production sites¹ worldwide. To measure the company’s commitment to maintaining biodiversity at its production sites,¹ Audi has developed a biodiversity index together with the Volkswagen Group. The index covers around 50 bio- diversity parameters. Audi uses these key figures that are specific to the environ- ment to evaluate its production sites¹ and define binding targets. This allows the effectiveness of measures to be assessed and progress to be recorded more easily. The following questions, for example, play a role: Are there green facades or roofs? How are the outdoor areas landscaped? Are employees made aware of the issue, for example through training?
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The following questions, for example, play a role: Are there green facades or roofs? How are the outdoor areas landscaped? Are employees made aware of the issue, for example through training? This allows the company to determine, on the one hand, the extent to which its production sites¹ promote biodiversity and follow a strict plan for a better environmental foot - print and, on the other hand, the index measures its implementation. The goal is to raise the biodiversity index for the pro- duction sites¹ on average by 25 percentage points in the baseline year 2020 to 60 percentage points by the end of 2025. The original target value of 50 percentage points was raised following a reassess- ment, with more ambitious goals being defined. With this in mind, Audi is actively involved in the following three areas: Design of natural open spaces and buildings Audi is carrying out a number of measures at its plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm (Germany), Győr (Hungary) and San José Chiapa (Mexico) aimed at actively promot- ing biodiversity.
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These measures range from conversion of repetitive grass areas to biodiverse flowering meadows through to integration of dead wood as a nesting aid for inspects and renaturation of for - merly developed areas. Ingolstadt In 2024, Audi implemented a number of measures at its headquarters in Ingolstadt including vertical greening or creation of further natural open spaces. The concept and measures on the incampus, around eight kilometers south-east of the head- quarters, are particularly noteworthy. Over an area of 75 hectares, it offers space for innovative companies and partners in the field of mobility, digitalization and sus- tainability – such as Audi, Cariad and the Technical University of Ingolstadt. Opened in 2023 following successful remediation, it provides a perfect example of land recy- cling. Up until 2008, petroleum products were still being produced on the former refinery site. Revitalizing the former brownfield site involved excavating and washing 600,000 metric tons of earth, cleaning more than 22 hectares of ground and extensively processing the ground- water.
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Revitalizing the former brownfield site involved excavating and washing 600,000 metric tons of earth, cleaning more than 22 hectares of ground and extensively processing the ground- water. More than 900 metric tons of heavy oil, 200 metric tons of benzine and 100 kilograms of toxic chemicals had to be removed. 15 hectares of land will remain undeveloped permanently and designed as natural open spaces. Thanks to its forward-looking approach, the incampus was honored in the year under review with the Brownfield² Award, winning Gold for its particularly sustainable reactivation of industrial wasteland. The incampus technology park scooped first prize in the “Best Commercial and Industrial Project” category. The Brownfield
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94 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Award is considered one of the most prestigious awards for sustainable land revitalization in Germany. It is awarded by Brownfield24 in cooperation with the German Brownfield Association. As part of the Natur auf Zeit (Temporary Nature) project of the Federal Ministry for the Environment and the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, Audi is tempo- rarily turning over unused areas of the incampus to nature, thus creating valuable habitats for flora and fauna. While 15 hectares of land are permanently protect- ed, 40 hectares at the incampus are to be set aside for biologically diverse natural habitats, such as low-nutrient meadows and hedge and tree structures, until the areas are needed for construction projects in the course of further development of the site. Even though these 40 hectares at the incampus are only to be temporarily turned over to nature until they are built on, Audi is making an important contribution to promoting biodiversity with the project. If the underlying concept of “Natur auf Zeit” is considered on a national level, it is clear how effective it can be: The more players involved, the more temporary natural areas that are created nationwide.
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If the underlying concept of “Natur auf Zeit” is considered on a national level, it is clear how effective it can be: The more players involved, the more temporary natural areas that are created nationwide. And while these areas will eventually be built on, new temporary protected spaces are continually being created on existing industrial sites. This is an important boost for pioneer species, in particular, which are highly adaptable to dynamic habitat changes. The end result is an overall increase in the available natural habitats. Representa- tives of IN-Campus GmbH, a subsidiary of AUDI AG, together with the government of Upper Bavaria and the city of Ingolstadt signed a cooperative contract in the year under review, which legally protects the “Natur auf Zeit” project on the incampus. This ensures that the unused areas on the site will be available as natural habitats un- til such time as they are needed for future construction projects. Münchsmünster The Audi Münchsmünster site is situated around 25 kilometers to the east of the Ingolstadt site and is a center of excellence for high-tech chassis parts, aluminum structural components and pressed parts.
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Roughly six hectares of land have already been temporarily set aside here for bio- diversity measures since 2019 as part of the “Natur auf Zeit” project. In 2024, ephemeral streams as they are known were created on the site. These are special water structures without vegetation, which can dry up during hot Audi Environmental Foundation Through the Audi Environmental Foundation, the company has been actively involved in numerous biodiversity projects for more than 15 years, also beyond its factory gates. Audi Stiftung für Umwelt GmbH – the Audi Environmental Foundation – is a not-for-profit company that actively promotes research in new technologies and scientific methods for a livable future. Its declared aim is to help protect the environment and to create and promote opportunities for sustainable action. The foundation focuses in particular on the promotion and development of environmentally compatible technologies, on educational measures for environ- mental topics and on the protection of the natural resources for humans, animals and plants. It was established by AUDI AG in 2009 as a wholly owned subsidiary and is part of its social and environmental commitment. summers. Such temporary areas of water have become rare and are used as spawn- ing waters for particularly endangered amphibian species.
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summers. Such temporary areas of water have become rare and are used as spawn- ing waters for particularly endangered amphibian species. In addition, a pond was created and planted with vegetation, which offers ideal habitats for flora and fauna. Neckarsulm At the Neckarsulm site, the roofs of the smoker booths and the shuttle bus shelters within the factory premises were planted with hardy sedum plants and native flowering plants. The plants serve a variety of purposes: They act as a source of food and shelter for insects and therefore have a positive effect on biodiversity. In addition, they absorb fine dust and CO₂, store rainwater, acts as a heat shield in summer and cushion noise. A similar effect is achieved with moss mats, which are used for planting on the roofs of parking garages.
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A similar effect is achieved with moss mats, which are used for planting on the roofs of parking garages. Győr Some areas of the site were renaturalized in the year under review and habitats created for insects and birds in a variety of ways, such as the planting of wild shrub hedges, integration of dead wood and dry-stone walls as a habitat for different animal species, maintenance and repair of a swallow house and the installation of bird and bat boxes as well as more than 20 insect hotels. In addition, the number of invasive trees was successfully reduced. San José Chiapa A raft of measures were also introduced at the Audi production site in Mexico to promote biodiversity. These included reforestation measures and workshops on making nesting aids for insects. Cooperations with science, research, associations and NGOs Audi promotes exchanges with external stakeholders in the context of its member- ships of networks and initiatives in order to collectively minimize the impact on biodiversity along the entire value chain. Biodiversity thrives on a clean environment, which is why Audi strives to reduce environ- mental pollution. By joining the Alliance for Water Stewardship, Audi is demonstrating its further commitment to responsible han- dling of water as a resource.
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By joining the Alliance for Water Stewardship, Audi is demonstrating its further commitment to responsible han- dling of water as a resource. Audi has been involved in the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative since 2013 in a bid to minimize production waste. AUDI AG has been a member of the German Biodiversity in Good Company initiative since 2015 and promotes the preservation of biodiversity as part of its membership. As a signatory to the associated leadership declaration, the company is committed to the three goals of the international agreement on biological diversity: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. Within the scope of its membership, Audi publishes a Progress Report every two years, which provides transparency in relation to its commitment to promoting biodiversity. In Peru, the Audi Environmental Foundation supported a biodiversity monitoring project in the year under re- view. While a wealth of data is available You can find more information here.
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95 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix on the species diversity on the forest floor of the rainforest, the upper layers remain virtually unexplored even though a large proportion of the biodiversity can be found here. In cooperation between the Wilder- ness International foundation and scien- tists at the Environmental Robotics Lab of ETH Zurich, the project involves taking DNA samples from the treetops of the Pe- ruvian rainforest using drone technology. The species inventory carried out as part of the pilot project provides insights into the biodiversity in the difficult-to-reach treetops of the rainforest, with the aim of identifying the different native animal and plant species. Every organism leaves behind traces in its environment. A DNA analysis of these traces allows the respec - tive animal and plant species to be deter - mined. Thanks to the use of drones, the process is minimally invasive and precise. In addition, the drones allow unexplored regions to be accessed to take samples, thus closing research gaps. Information on biodiversity can therefore be gathered quickly and relatively inexpensively.
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In addition, the drones allow unexplored regions to be accessed to take samples, thus closing research gaps. Information on biodiversity can therefore be gathered quickly and relatively inexpensively. The Audi Environmental Foundation contribut - ed to the project costs and also financed solar panels for the research and forest ranger stations in the Peruvian rainforest. Generators were previously used here to produce electricity. Now, thanks to the so- lar panels, roughly 3,500 liters of gasoline is saved annually. Communication and creating awareness Audi offers a range of different initiatives and programs at all of its locations to increase awareness among its employees of the need for comprehensive biodiversity protection. These include themed weeks, employee participation programs such as joint planting initiatives, urban gardening promotions, communication and aware- ness campaigns and training offers. Under the motto “MachMIT!” (Join in), AUDI AG employees can apply to sponsor an environmental project with a non-profit partner. The Audi Environmental Founda- tion offers funding of 75 percent of project costs up to a maximum of EUR 2,009, which commemorates the year in which the Foundation was established (2009).
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The Audi Environmental Founda- tion offers funding of 75 percent of project costs up to a maximum of EUR 2,009, which commemorates the year in which the Foundation was established (2009). To date, 46 external projects have been carried out, including several wild bee colonies, flower meadows, raised beds and planting campaigns. Ingolstadt The topic of environmental protection and climate action has been an intrinsic part of training at Audi for many years – for instance during Environment Days, when young Audi employees get to explore the topic in theory and practice. In the AzuBioTop project, 1.24 hectares of land outside the Ingolstadt factory gates have been the primary focus of around 1,400 Ingolstadt apprentices since 2022. A new habitat for endangered animal and plant species was developed here, with the creation of orchard and flower meadows, for example, as well as a substitute habitat for sand lizards. In 2024, the apprentices planted Benjes hedges (hedges made of dead wood), designed a nature trail and created a maintenance concept for the vegetation with the support of scientists.
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In 2024, the apprentices planted Benjes hedges (hedges made of dead wood), designed a nature trail and created a maintenance concept for the vegetation with the support of scientists. In addition, awareness-raising talks were given by Audi biodiversity experts for the first time in 2024 to raise awareness at schools in the region. Neckarsulm On the initiative of the Audi Environmental Foundation, a project was launched with the Heidelberg University of Education, the city of Neckarsulm and Audi apprentices at the Neckarsulm site. Under the title Preserving and designing orchard meadows together, this project contrib- utes to conserving biodiversity. Orchard meadow stands have become increasingly endangered in the Neckarsulm region over recent decades, for reasons including urban sprawl and more intensive agricultural practices. Moreover, management of Space for nature: Audi is temporarily setting aside unused areas of the incampus for nature. Photo: AUDI AG
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96 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Biodiversity project supported by Audi in Neckarsulm: Drones are used to monitor the health of the orchard trees. orchard meadows is increasingly un- profitable in comparison with large fruit plantations. As a result of these devel- opments, habitats for animal and plant species are becoming endangered. Scien- tists at the university want to conserve the orchard tree stands and, with this in mind, are examining the health, vitality and potential diseases in orchard trees. Apprentices at Audi are assisting with the project and, for example, supporting the use of drones to monitor the health of the orchard trees. The aim here is to raise awareness among the apprentices of the importance of protecting valuable cultural landscapes and to arouse their interest in the topic of sustainability – even beyond their apprenticeship. Production site3 Size in m² Region Directly adjacent protected regions Protected regions within a radius of 4,500 meters Number Size in ha Number Size in ha Ingolstadt, DE 2,859,883 Europe 0 0 4 2,094,409 Neckarsulm, DE 1,422,
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DE 2,859,883 Europe 0 0 4 2,094,409 Neckarsulm, DE 1,422,125 Europe 0 0 4 3,485,633 Győr, HU 5,161,158 Europe 1 2,881 1 17,182 Brussels, BE 560,413 Europe 0 0 3 401,757 San José Chiapa, MX 995,495 North America 0 0 0 0 Crewe, UK 551,074 Europe 0 0 1 160 Sant’Agata Bolognese, IT 500,660 Europe 0 0 2 36,843 Bologna, IT 116,495 Europe 0 0 2 124,914 Amphur Plukdaeng, TH 96,226 Asia 0 0 0 0 Audi Global 1 2,881 17 6,160,899 Key figures Biodiversity Photo: AUDI AG Győr In the year under review, a wide range of awareness-raising measures were introduced in Győr, including, for example, integration of the topic of biodiversity into the apprentices’ training schedule,
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a wide range of awareness-raising measures were introduced in Győr, including, for example, integration of the topic of biodiversity into the apprentices’ training schedule, the construction of nesting boxes or the joint collection of waste on an external nature trail by Audi employees. ³ The data relates to the 2024 fiscal year. No information is available at this time for the Münchsmünster, Neuburg and Neustadt sites. The database was updated for 2024.
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97 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Resource management and circular economy GRI 301, 306 The Earth’s resources are finite, necessitating their efficient use and recycling. For this reason, Audi is seeking to integrate the principles of the circular economy into the automotive value chain. T he circular economy contrasts with the tradi- tional linear economy, which focuses primarily on easily accessible primary raw materials. Linear in this context means that raw materials are processed once and disposed of following use. In the circular economy, on the other hand, parts and materi- als are reused through maintenance and repair, reman- ufacturing or recycling. The paradigm shift toward a functioning circular economy therefore offers potential from a social, economic and ecological point of view. This means, for example, that climate change and other global challenges, such as the loss of biodiversi- ty, raw material wastage and environmental pollution, can be mitigated. It also provides many opportunities for the economy. For example, by reusing valuable resources, it is possible to cut dependency on critical primary raw materials, reduce the carbon footprint of products and develop new business models.
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It also provides many opportunities for the economy. For example, by reusing valuable resources, it is possible to cut dependency on critical primary raw materials, reduce the carbon footprint of products and develop new business models. Reducing the consumption of primary raw materials is also a focus of the Volkswagen Group’s regenerate+ sustainability strategy. Likewise, the circular economy is a core aspect of the Volkswagen Group’s goTOzero environmental mission statement. Moreover, the 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. Photo: AUDI AG
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98 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Photo: AUDI AG | Illustration: C3 Visual Lab strategic vision of the Zero Impact Factory concentrates on resource-friendly production across the entire Volkswagen Group. For Audi, the Common Corporate Policy, Audi Code of Conduct and Code of Conduct for Business Partners are key internal company policies in respect of the circular economy. AUDI AG also addresses resource efficiency as an important field of action in its Mission:Zero environmental program. In 2023, internal target values for the proportion of secondary material and post-consumer secondary material at whole vehicle level were anchored in the company for future vehicle generations. Additionally, AUDI AG adopted a binding company process standard to ensure the achievement of the target values it has set for itself. Since 2024, the company has applied the process to set voluntary, self-imposed environmental targets in vehicle projects. The standard defines these target values for secondary materials (minimum content) and CO₂ (threshold values) in vehicle projects, broken down for the suppliers of relevant components and materials. Audi worked with the respective suppliers to develop the target values for materials and components.
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Audi worked with the respective suppliers to develop the target values for materials and components. They are bind- ing for suppliers to AUDI AG in the context of the tender process and an integral part of the contract documents. Audi does not award contracts unless the prescribed tar- gets values for CO₂ and secondary materi- als are fulfilled. This process is applied for the key materials aluminum, steel, plastic, glass and the raw materials for manufac- turing high-voltage batteries. Rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle – the circular economy at Audi The responsible handling of raw materials is a cornerstone of forward-looking auto- motive production for Audi. The company is committed to reducing the use of pri- mary materials and closing resource cycles both internally and externally. Audi adopts a holistic approach in this respect in line with the principles of rethink, reduce, reuse and recycle. This means considering factors such as resource efficiency and the recyclability of components during the development phase (rethink), producing vehicles in a resource-friendly manner (reduce) and either reutilizing usable com- ponents at the end of the product life cycle (reuse) or recycling them in the optimal way (recycle).
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Total weight of waste by disposal method in t Wherever possible, the Audi Group closes material cycles in order to reduce waste. The total volume of waste (excluding scrap) has decreased compared with the previous year. In the 2024 reporting year, 278,751 metric tons of metallic waste were generated throughout the Group, all of which is destined for recycling. This is down on the previous year due, for exam- ple, to the number of units produced and delays in collection by disposal companies. The reduction in disposable waste can be attributed to the absence of ad hoc waste fractions that arose in the previous year (e.g., tank cleaning, asbestos from build- ing demolition, etc.). Rethink: Design for Circularity You can find more information at audi.com. Audi is committed to the responsible use of resources along the value chain. The company therefore wants to ensure that the principles of the circular economy are also increasingly applied in the early stages of product development, for seat upholstery, for example. A visit to the Audi experts who consider disassembly, repair, maintenance and recycling from the start. * The prior-year figures were adjusted in accordance with the final data status.
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A visit to the Audi experts who consider disassembly, repair, maintenance and recycling from the start. * The prior-year figures were adjusted in accordance with the final data status. 2022 274,558 2023 302,817 2024 278,751 Metallic waste (scrap; completely recyclable) Total volume of waste (excluding scrap) 2022 2023* 2024 193,038 155,054 142,988 Recyclable waste 2022 2023* 2024 187,841 140,648 140,641 Disposable waste 2022 2023* 2024 5,197 14,406 2,348
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99 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Rethink: Thinking about the end right from the start The rethink principle is applied in the early phase of product development. Parts that are developed according to this principle already consider later recyclability as early as their design phase. This resource- friendly approach to the development of components creates the basis for the sub- sequent principles. The following features are at the forefront of the rethink principle: > Reparability with the goal of ensuring longevity (the condition for reduce) > Suitability for disassembly, upgrade, update and maintenance (the condition for reuse) > Recyclability (the condition for recycle) A range of measures have been deployed to anchor the rethink principle within the company. Design is of particular importance in the early phase of product development. The Audi designers have therefore developed an internal hand- book on sustainable design including best practices. This describes, for example, how parts can be produced with fewer resourc- es and how simpler disassembly makes it easier to return components to the circular economy. Audi developers have an equally large influence on the recyclability of a vehicle’s selected components.
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Audi developers have an equally large influence on the recyclability of a vehicle’s selected components. Detailed material-specific guidelines support them in selecting more recycling-friendly materials or joining techniques – for ex- ample through the use of monomaterials, composite materials that can be separated easily or joining techniques that enable non-destructive dismantling. A web-based training program and a guideline, for ex- ample, were created in collaboration with polymer experts on the recycling-friendly product development of plastic parts. This guideline is also available to suppliers and provides suggestions and information for the recycling-friendly design of compo- nents. Moreover, the plan is to make it possible to quantify and compare the recyclability of parts and vehicles in the future. Thanks to this methodology, Audi could then optimize the recyclability of new vehicles and the parts used in them in a second step. Reduce: Reducing the need for primary materials, extending the utilization phase The reduce principle involves measures during both the production process and the downstream utilization phase. There are essentially two aspects to consider here: firstly, the efficient use of materials, and secondly, the extension of the product life cycle, for example, by repairing vehicles.
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There are essentially two aspects to consider here: firstly, the efficient use of materials, and secondly, the extension of the product life cycle, for example, by repairing vehicles. Material efficiency: The reduce principle is applied in vehicle production among other areas. It is implemented, for example, on the basis of the Audi Mission:Zero envi- ronmental program in the action area of resource efficiency. Audi Logistics implements the following measures: > Packaging is avoided whenever possible. If packaging material has to be used, it is preferable to use recyclable and/or re- newable resources. From 2030, the goal is to increase the proportion of recycla- ble packaging materials in new vehicle projects to more than 90 percent. With this in mind, Audi is already focusing on sustainable packaging concepts in the early planning phase of new vehicle projects. To ensure these are optimized comprehensively, requirements are in- corporated in the product specifications for suppliers. Contracts with suppliers define, for example, that no polysty- rene should be used and that packaging should be designed to be recyclable. > In the year under review, a program was initiated to provide support in avoiding the use of packaging materials.
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> In the year under review, a program was initiated to provide support in avoiding the use of packaging materials. The database-supported application docu- ments optimized packaging solutions by providing examples of best practices. Integrated photographic documenta- tion of the situation before and after implementation enables the program to search for efficient packaging concepts. This ensures cross-site sharing of best practice solutions in order to leverage synergies. For Audi PPE (Premium Plat- form Electric) models, it was possible to reduce the plastic packaging for a defined range of parts by almost 50 percent. In the future, the program is to be used for other vehicle projects to calculate the potential savings in pack- aging at the parts level. For new vehicle projects, a key figure has been defined to describe and monitor the proportion of plastic in the packaging for selected vehicle parts. The Audi Genuine Sustainable Parts pro- gram offers customers a reliable and Photo: AUDI AG The circular economy in practice For the benefit of customers: Audi Genuine Exchange Parts are a resource-friendly alternative to new parts – ensuring optimal quality in compliance with approved Audi standards. The company has decades of experience in remanufacturing parts.
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The company has decades of experience in remanufacturing parts. They are an example of how AUDI AG is turning ideas for the circular economy into reality. You can find more information at audi.com.
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100 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix inexpensive way of maintaining their ve- hicles with reusable parts. Alongside Audi Genuine Parts Repair, which is based on the reduce principle, Audi Genuine Exchange Parts and Audi Genuine Used Parts are two further pillars that satisfy the reuse principle. Individual repair of Audi Genuine Parts – Audi Genuine Parts Repair: Audi sets the highest standards for the quality and longevity of the parts used. If a defect oc- curs nevertheless, infotainment systems, displays in the dashboard area and diesel particulate filters can be refurbished in a one-to-one repair. Once the Audi dealer has removed the defective part correctly, it is sent to the repair service for recondition- ing within five working days. The repaired part is then returned and reinstalled by the dealer. Customers also benefit from a two-year warranty on the repair (with the exception of diesel particulate filters). Reuse: Enabling continued use The reuse principle is based on the reuse of parts, either on the basis of remanufactur- ing or use in a new function.
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Reuse: Enabling continued use The reuse principle is based on the reuse of parts, either on the basis of remanufactur- ing or use in a new function. Industrial remanufacturing of defec- tive Audi Genuine Parts – Audi Genuine Exchange Parts: In 89 markets, owners of an Audi model are offered resource- friendly Audi Genuine Exchange Parts with a two-year warranty as an alternative to new parts during the routine service process. Audi Genuine Exchange Parts are Audi Genuine Parts that are no longer functional and have been remanufactured. The defective part is removed and sent to an internal remanufacturing center. In return, the customer receives a part that has already been remanufactured. If it is not directly possible to remanufacture old parts as part of the Audi Genuine Exchange Parts program, they are replaced with new parts (Audi Genuine Parts). Remanufactur- ing makes it possible to reuse many of the still functioning individual items in a part, thereby prolonging the utilization phase of originally defective Audi Genuine Parts and saving resources. For this reason, Audi Genuine Exchange Parts are 20 percent less expensive on average than new parts (Audi Genuine Parts) and are usually available immediately.
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For this reason, Audi Genuine Exchange Parts are 20 percent less expensive on average than new parts (Audi Genuine Parts) and are usually available immediately. One example: For more than 70 years, powertrains have been remanufactured at the Audi plant in In- golstadt. What is new is that, since 2024, Audi has been remanufacturing electric motors as well as generators, starters and mechatronics in Ingolstadt. The goal is to remanufacture around 5,000 electric mo- tors at the company’s main site each year, enabling them to be used as Audi Genuine Exchange Parts. Some 81 kilograms of material goes into the production of a new electric motor. By contrast, remanufactur- ing requires only around 2.47 kilograms of additional material. Remanufacturing reuses the material-intensive housing, rotor and stator but replaces items such as seals, screws and bearings. Used and functioning Audi Genuine Parts without remanufacturing – Audi Genuine Used Parts: Audi Genuine Used Parts are an inexpensive and reliable option for cus- tomers who want to replace body, lighting, engine, transmission, suspension, interior or electronic components.
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They also use fewer resources than new parts. The parts originate from, for example, test vehicles or vehicles that have reached the end of their life cycle. In order to guarantee their quality, the parts are checked in specialist centers by trained experts in accordance with Audi guidelines. Moreover, there is a two-year warranty on Audi Genuine Used Parts. Accident repairs are an important use case in this respect. Replacing all defective parts in a damaged vehicle with new parts is often no longer economically viable. However, a repair may make eco- nomic sense if less expensive used parts can be used. This means that vehicles that would otherwise be treated as a write-off can continue to be used. The reuse principle is especially important with electric vehicles, particularly when it comes to the lithium-ion battery. Even after many years of use, high-voltage bat- teries can continue to be used before recy- cling. Within the Volkswagen Group, Audi is pursuing two possible reuse objectives Volume of raw materials processed by Audi in vehicles in 2024 Diagram is based on the production figures of AUDI AG in 2024 and current disassembly studies for selected models in the various product lines.
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All vehicle segments were considered; figures may not add up due to rounding. Illustration: C3 Visual Lab Steel and ferrous materials Polymers Light alloys Liquids Other Non-ferrous metals Process polymers Special metals Electronics 52.09% 19.21% 15.29% 4.48% 3.78% 2.69% 1.54% 0.64% 0.28%
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101 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix in the future: firstly remanufacturing, which involves continuing to use high- voltage batteries in electric vehicles. And secondly, second-life concepts, which allow batteries to have a second life for years outside of an electric vehicle – for instance in the fast-charging stations of an Audi charging hub. Recycle: The end as a new beginning The recycle principle involves measures concerning both the production of a vehicle and the phase following its end of life, if reuse of the vehicle as a whole or its indi- vidual components is no longer possible. The motto is: reuse as many materials as possible, including from end-of-life vehicles, in the form of secondary mate- rials and avoid downcycling as much as possible. The quality of a new product produced from recycled material is not as high in the case of downcycling as that of the original product.
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The quality of a new product produced from recycled material is not as high in the case of downcycling as that of the original product. The company is following two approaches in respect of the recycle principle: > Recovery of high-quality post-consumer secondary materials from end-of-life ve- hicles at the end of the utilization phase (end-of-life recycling): disassembly of vehicles into individual components and subsequent remanufacturing of used raw materials, ideally without any loss of quality. > Use of secondary material in new vehi- cles: secondary materials – preferably from a post-consumer source – should be used wherever technically feasible, environmentally sound and economically justifiable. AUDI AG carried out a number of projects to test the product maturity of post-con- sumer material cycles for steel, alumi- num, plastic, glass and batteries. These materials are in the spotlight because, in some cases, they play a special role in ex- isting and future legislation and in internal requirements and make up a high percent- age of the overall weight of the vehicle. Findings from these projects are used to increase the use of secondary materials in new vehicle generations.
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Findings from these projects are used to increase the use of secondary materials in new vehicle generations. > Steel: In the Audi Q6 e-tron, a propor- tion¹ of the steel used for the exterior roof section is scrap steel from post- consumer sources.² Such materials are also used for selected parts (for example, the roof frame) of the Audi A6 e-tron. > Aluminum: The aluminum for selected parts of the Audi A6 e-tron contains a proportion¹ of recycled post-consumer secondary material. It is used, for example, to produce the outer section of the aluminum front flap. Apart from recycling post-consumer materials, post-industrial materials are also recy- cled. From as early as 2017, AUDI AG has demonstrated its commitment to the responsible handling of aluminum Global Battery Alliance Through its involvement in the Global Battery Alliance, Audi is clearly committed to the values of the Global Battery Alliance of the World Economic Forum. The alliance was founded in 2017 and consists of public and private-sector partners from along the entire battery supply chain.
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The alliance was founded in 2017 and consists of public and private-sector partners from along the entire battery supply chain. Its goal is to ensure that both social and ecological sustainability aspects are taken into account in the value chain for the raw materials used in batteries. The Global Battery Alliance is working on issues such as the conditions for mining raw materials, sustainable recycling concepts in the spirit of a circular economy and innovations that promote battery sustainability. Audi has been a member of the cooperation platform since it was founded in 2017. ¹ The material originates from a production process in which a proportion of secondary materials from a post-consumer source is used. Secondary materials are added to the process in such quantities that the source material used to produce the relevant part contains an average post-consumer recycled content (mass balance approach). However, this means that the actual percentage used in the individual part may also be lower. ² The proportion of post-consumer steel used in steel production for this part averages up to 15 percent (mass balance approach based on currently planned production figures). Photo: AUDI AG through the Aluminium Closed Loop project. Aluminum sheet offcuts that are produced in the press shop are returned to the material cycle.
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Photo: AUDI AG through the Aluminium Closed Loop project. Aluminum sheet offcuts that are produced in the press shop are returned to the material cycle. Compared with the production of primary aluminum, recy- cling aluminum waste allows savings of up to 95 percent in terms of the energy needed to produce the aluminum. > Plastics: In the Audi A6 e-tron, plastic parts such as the frunk (luggage com- partment under the front hood) and the adjacent covers in the front end of the vehicle are made partly¹ from recycled material. Other parts made from recy- cled plastic include the sound genera- tors and the water container for the air conditioning fresh air intake at the front of the vehicle. As was the case for mod- els in the Audi Q6 e-tron product line, a previously used conventional sheet metal component has been replaced by plastic components containing a large proportion of secondary material. > Glass: GlassLoop is a project in collabo- ration with Reiling Glas Recycling, Saint- Gobain Glass and Saint-Gobain Sekurit in which Audi demonstrates how material cycles can be implemented in series pro- duction.
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Together the companies tested how to produce new windshields from defective automotive glass. Since Sep- tember 2023, windshields made from recycled material are being used in the series production of the Audi Q4 e-tron. The windshield in the Audi Q4 e-tron uses glass with a recycled content¹ of up to 30 percent recovered from car windows that can no longer be repaired. Audi is the first premium manufacturer to have established such a glass cycle in the automotive industry together with partner companies. > Battery: Volkswagen AG is working on a recycling concept for batteries within the Group. Volkswagen is also exploring strategic partnerships with a number of stakeholders in the battery value chain to close the loop comprehensively for the Group. The goal is the industrialized recovery of valuable raw materials
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102 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix such as lithium, nickel, manganese and cobalt in a closed loop as well as alumi- num, copper and plastic. It is planned to make the Salzgitter site the battery center for the Volkswagen Group. Here, Volkswagen is operating a pilot plant for the recycling of high-voltage vehicle batteries. > MaterialLoop: In 2023, Audi took a further step toward closing material loops in the future with MaterialLoop program. Together with 15 partner companies from research, the recy- cling sector and the supply industry, the project examined the possibility of reusing post-consumer materials from 100 end-of-life vehicles to produce new vehicles. Attention focused on materials such as steel, aluminum and plastic, among others, in terms of their recyclability. After confirming the technical feasibility, the focus in 2024 was on assessing and implementing an economically sound concept. As a result, Audi has developed the first economical- ly feasible concept for recovering steel recyclate from end-of-life vehicles, which it has implemented in partnership with TSR Resource.
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As a result, Audi has developed the first economical- ly feasible concept for recovering steel recyclate from end-of-life vehicles, which it has implemented in partnership with TSR Resource. In this way, the scrap steel from these vehicles is remanufactured into high-quality post-consumer second- ary material for reuse in the automotive supply chain. From 2025, as part of the first phase, Audi will provide several thousand pre-series vehicles for steel recycling. These will be broken down by TSR Resource to recover high-quality recycling raw materials for further use by the automotive industry. In return, Audi will receive access to the second- ary steel material obtained from these vehicles. This will be credited to a digital material account, which can be drawn on by potential material and parts suppliers during a tender process. In this way, Audi contractual partners receive exclusive access to high-quality recycled steel. In the future, the process will be rolled out to other materials and vehicles. It could be applied to all raw materials for which Audi currently specifies a binding con- tent of recycled material for its vehicles – or intends to do so in the future.
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It could be applied to all raw materials for which Audi currently specifies a binding con- tent of recycled material for its vehicles – or intends to do so in the future. The recovery concept makes the company less dependent on market-related price fluctuations when procuring these raw materials. At the same time, Audi is fostering high-quality recycling and sus- tainable vehicle production of consistent high quality. > Recycling plastics from end-of-life vehicles: In practice, the plastics from end-of-life vehicles are recycled only to a limited extent, restricted mainly to the polypropylene (PP) used in bumpers, for example. Since 2021, AUDI AG has been working with various partners to develop innovative sorting and recycling technologies that make it possible to recover high-quality raw materials Recycled monomaterial seat covers can be used to make new yarn.
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103 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix > Downcycling The qualitative properties of a new product made from recycled material are lower in the case of downcycling than those of the original product. For example: steel from end- of-life vehicles is reused as structural steel. This process contrasts with upcycling where materials are converted to a higher-value product. > Post-consumer Post-consumer material refers to recycled materials from products that have already been used by the end user for one product cycle and then disposed of. > Post-industrial (alternative: Pre-consumer) Post-industrial material denotes recycled materials that originate from industrial production waste and that arise during the production process, e.g., offcuts. > Primary raw material A primary raw material is a natural, untreated raw material, which is obtained directly from the environment and without prior processing (e.g., metal ores). > Remanufacturing Remanufacturing involves in-depth reworking and reconditioning of used parts. The objective is that the resulting quality is the same as that of a new replacement part.
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> Remanufacturing Remanufacturing involves in-depth reworking and reconditioning of used parts. The objective is that the resulting quality is the same as that of a new replacement part. > Recycled material or secondary material Materials recovered either from recycling a product used by an end customer (post-consumer recycled material) or by recycling production waste (post-industrial recycled material). Recycled metal materials include aluminum offcuts, for example, which are collected, remelted and transformed into new raw material. > Second use/second life Second use is a concept that aims to extend the value of products by reusing them in a new context. This gives them a second life. Glossary Photo: AUDI AG³ The following material groups were sorted: polypropylene, polyamide (PA6 and PA66) and polycarbonate including PC+ABS, ABS, ASA. from mixed and often contaminated plastic waste like that found in end-of- life vehicles. To ensure that the recy- cling process can deliver high quality, the shredded material mix must be sorted into recyclable material groups. This makes it possible to leverage the potential for recycling other types of plastic.
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To ensure that the recy- cling process can deliver high quality, the shredded material mix must be sorted into recyclable material groups. This makes it possible to leverage the potential for recycling other types of plastic. In the year under review, a pilot project with the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging (IVV) succeeded in sorting other types of plastic³ and remanufacturing them using the physical recycling process. The plastics are dissolved in solvents and separated from other solids. The advantage is that this preserves the basic polymer structure and thus the pro- cessing energy it contains. The solvents used are then recovered by evaporation and reused. The end result following drying is a very pure plastic granulate of a similar quality to new goods. On a pilot scale, it was possible for the first time to recover high-purity polycarbonate/acry- lonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) – a thermoplastic polymer composite – from shredded end-of-life vehicles using the physical recycling process. For demon- stration purposes, this material was used to produce trim frames that were tested successfully in the quality laboratory.
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104 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Key figures¹ Resource management and circular economy Unit 2024 2023 2022 Recyclable waste t 140,641 140,648 187,841 of which other recyclable waste t 53,336 58,521 – of which substitute raw materials and preparation for reuse t 13,441 16,169 – of which recycling following mechanical pre-treatment t 18,292 18,246 – of which recycling following physicochemical pre-treatment t 10,450 11,452 – of which thermal recovery t 10,763 12,267 – of which backfilling t 391 387 – of which hazardous recyclable waste t 38,572 38,170 – of which substitute raw materials and preparation for reuse t 2,965 3,476 – of which recycling following mechanical pre-treatment t 12,458 9,354 – of which recycling following physicochemical pre-treatment t 16,187 17,348 – of which thermal recovery t 6,302 7,
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458 9,354 – of which recycling following physicochemical pre-treatment t 16,187 17,348 – of which thermal recovery t 6,302 7,229 – of which backfilling t 659 762 – of which non-production-specific recyclable waste t 48,733 43,661 – of which substitute raw materials and preparation for reuse t 11,912 5,263 – of which recycling following mechanical pre-treatment t 35,503 37,479 – of which recycling following physicochemical pre-treatment t 89 47 – of which thermal recovery t 1,229 873 – Metallic waste t 278,178 302,817 – of which internal recycling t 110,680 14,421 – of which external recycling t 168,063 287,893 – ¹ Figures refer to the Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neckarsulm, Brussels, Győr, San José Chiapa, Crewe (Bentley) since 2022, Sant’Agata Bolognese (Lamborghini), Bologna (Ducati),
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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 (included since 2024) sites. If deviations between the actual values and the reported data are identi- fied 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 All waste was generally treated outside the company sites. Recyclable waste² (waste diverted from disposal)
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105 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Key figures³ Resource management and circular economy Unit 2024 2023 2022 Disposable waste t 2,348 14,402 – of which other disposable waste t 1,206 1,086 – of which thermal disposal t 829 820 – of which landfill t 377 266 – of which hazardous disposable waste t 438 587 – of which thermal disposal t 438 587 – of which landfill t 0 0 – of which non-production-specific disposable waste t 703 12,728 – of which thermal disposal t 69 522 – of which landfill t 634 12,206 – Waste Unit 2024 2023 2022 Total volume of waste (excluding scrap) t 142,988 155,054 193,038 Automotive segment (incl. components) t 141,893 153,930 191,449 kg/veh. 170.13 154.64 211.11 Recyclable waste t 140,641 140,648 187,841 Automotive segment (incl.
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170.13 154.64 211.11 Recyclable waste t 140,641 140,648 187,841 Automotive segment (incl. components) t 139,576 139,570 186,312 kg/veh. 167.36 140.22 205.45 Other recyclable waste t 53,336 58,521 53,566 Automotive segment (incl. components) t 52,453 57,640 52,183 kg/veh. 62.89 57.91 57.54 Key figures⁴ Circular economy and resource management ² All waste was generally treated outside the company sites. 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 (included since 2024) sites.
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⁴ 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 (included since 2024) sites. Only car-producing sites including component manufacturing are consid- ered for the specific key figures. 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 following year, the data is updated. The individual key figures for 2023 were updated in this report using the actual values for 2023. Disposable waste² (waste diverted from disposal)
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106 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Hazardous recyclable waste t 38,572 38,219 35,673 Automotive segment (incl. components) t 38,442 38,088 35,582 kg/veh. 46.09 38.27 39.24 Non-production-specific recyclable waste t 48,733 43,888 98,602 Automotive segment (incl. components) t 48,680 43,842 98,547 kg/veh. 58.37 44.05 108.67 Disposable waste t 2,348 14,406 5,197 Automotive segment (incl. components) t 2,318 14,359 5,136 kg/veh. 2.78 14.43 5.66 Other disposable waste t 1,206 1,086 898 Automotive segment (incl. components) t 1,206 1,086 890 kg/veh. 1.45 1.09 0.98 Hazardous disposable waste t 438 587 942 Automotive segment (incl.
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1.45 1.09 0.98 Hazardous disposable waste t 438 587 942 Automotive segment (incl. components) t 409 548 890 kg/veh. 0.49 0.55 0.98 Non-production-specific disposable waste t 703 12,732 3,357 Automotive segment (incl. components) t 703 12,726 3,356 kg/veh. 0.84 12.78 3.70 Metallic waste (scrap; completely recyclable) t 278,751 302,817 274,558 Automotive segment (incl. components) t 278,178 302,313 273,952 kg/veh.
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components) t 278,178 302,313 273,952 kg/veh. 333.54 303.72 302.09 Extended environmental key figures for all sites at which models of the Audi brand are produced⁵,⁶ Resource management and circular economy ⁵ Figures refer to the Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neckarsulm, Brussels, Győr and San José Chiapa (Audi), Martorell (Seat), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Kaluga (up to 2022) (Skoda), Bratislava, São José dos Pinhais and Zwickau (Volkswagen Passenger Cars), Anting and Ningbo (SAIC VW), Changchun, Tianjin, Qingdao and Foshan (FAW-VW) sites. Only car-producing sites including component manufacturing are considered for the specific key figures. ⁶ 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. ⁷ Key figure is being reported for the first time in the year under review. ⁸ Recording of the key figure was adjusted for the year under review as well as for prior-year figures.
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⁷ Key figure is being reported for the first time in the year under review. ⁸ Recording of the key figure was adjusted for the year under review as well as for prior-year figures. Unit 2024 2023 2022 Total waste (production-specific)⁷ t 109,250 111,999 121,973 Total recyclable waste (production-specific)⁷ t 105,068 104,385 114,342 Total disposable waste (production-specific)⁸ t 4,182 7,614 7,631 Total waste (production-specific, specific)⁷ t/veh. 0.065 0.058 0.072
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107 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Extended key figures within the scope of ESRS reporting¹ Unit 2024 2023 2022 Total energy consumption in connection with own business activities² MWh 2,734,897.72 – – Total energy consumption of which from renewable energy sources MWh 2,062,797.98 – – GHG emissions (Scope 1+2)³ tCO₂e 289,023.46 – – VOC emissions⁴ t 780.5 – – Direct NOX emissions⁵ t 182.99 – – Total water consumption⁶ m³ 1,220,561.30 – – Total amount of pollutants emitted into water⁷ kg 232,040.44 – – Total amount of waste t 421,739.47 – – Total amount of recycled waste t 371,730.41 – – ¹ Figures refer to the Ingolstadt, Münchsmünster, Neckarsulm, Brussels, Győr, San José Chiapa, Crewe (Bentley) since 2022, Sant’Agata Bolognese (Lamborghini), Bologna (Ducati),
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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 (included since 2024) sites. The environmental key figures for the current year are data as of February 5, 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. Recording of the key figures was changed in 2024 due to new reporting criteria (ESRS). ² The key figure also includes mobile systems and comprises energy use rather than energy consumption. ³ Calculated according to the Volkswagen CSRD Handbook. Scope 2 was calculated on a market-related basis. ⁴ This key figure consists of emissions from paint shops, test rigs and other facilities. ⁵ This key figure consists of NOX emissions caused by plant boiler houses, paint shops and the operation of test rigs. ⁶ Water consumption is calculated on the basis of fresh water usage less wastewater and results, for example, from evaporation, seepage, delivery to the product. ⁷ Key figure includes nickel, chemical oxygen demand, fluoride.
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FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 108 Audi Report 2024 1 2 3 Social Photo: AUDI AG
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FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 109 Audi Report 2024 Photo: AUDI AG Content S 110 Fair working conditions and modern working forms 116 Occupational health and safety 119 Corporate culture and equal opportunities 125 Responsibility in the supply chain 130 Responsible digitalization 134 Vehicle safety 138 Corporate citizenship
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FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 110 Audi Report 2024 Fair working conditions and modern working forms At the heart of the AUDI AG working world are its employees. Fair working conditions and modern working forms lay the foundation for high job satisfaction. F air working conditions, modern working forms and a corporate culture based on shared values all make a significant contribution to em- ployee satisfaction. They are an important prerequisite for retaining productive and qualified employees in the long term, despite the shortage of skilled workers and international competition. Qualified, high-performing and motivated employ- ees can have an impact on the company’s productivity, financial success, ability to innovate and thus ultimately on customer satisfaction and the company’s image. Excessive staff turnover, on the other hand, could lead to production downtime or a loss of important expertise, for example. GRI 401, 402, 404 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. Photo: Getty Images AUDI AG is therefore continuously devel- oping measures to provide an attractive working environment for its employees.
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Photo: Getty Images AUDI AG is therefore continuously devel- oping measures to provide an attractive working environment for its employees. These measures include flexible working time models and a wide range of training and development opportunities.
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FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 111 Audi Report 2024 In principle, guidelines and policies, such as the Audi Code of Conduct or various corporate policies and works agreements, govern the internal employment and working conditions at Audi. For example, the “Training” works agreement that came into force in 2023 emphasizes the signifi- cance of learning within the company and offers flexible opportunities for advanced training. But the Audi Group also champi- ons these causes outside the company: The Code of Conduct for Business Partners, for example, lays down rules for employment and working conditions in the supply chain. Boost in employer attractiveness Audi has committed unequivocally to electric mobility. However, this transfor- mation requires more than just technolog- ical innovation. The company also needs to retain experts and attract new specialists and talent. For this reason, AUDI AG intro- duced measures in the year under review that specifically target talented individu- als. These include networking events and direct interaction with experts from the technology industry. In the long term, AUDI AG aims to position itself as a top tech employer in order to actively meet the challenges of the future.
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These include networking events and direct interaction with experts from the technology industry. In the long term, AUDI AG aims to position itself as a top tech employer in order to actively meet the challenges of the future. To boost its attractiveness as an employer, AUDI AG offers a wide range of company benefits in addition to those provided for by collective agreements. Examples include retirement benefits, partial retire- ment, medical care, leave funded from the time asset bond¹ and attractive leasing and purchase offers for new and near-new used Audi vehicles. These company benefits are available to all full-time and part-time employees of AUDI AG who are covered by a collective wage agreement. Within AUDI AG, which includes all of the company’s German sites, there is an employment guarantee until 2033 and ter- minations for operational reasons are ruled out. In addition, employment contracts at AUDI AG are essentially permanent.² The company also pledges to inform employees about operational changes, such as busi- ness restructuring, at an early stage. In the case of the terminations for operational reasons in Brussels, the company is pro- viding comprehensive offers that go well beyond what is legally required.
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In the case of the terminations for operational reasons in Brussels, the company is pro- viding comprehensive offers that go well beyond what is legally required. For exam- ple, employees affected by the closure of the Audi Brussels plant are being offered additional payments and access to support services such as coaching programs. Training and development Additional opportunities for AUDI AG to boost its attractiveness as an employer lie in training and development as well as in modern working forms. The Audi Akademie plays a central role in training and development at Audi, bundles all of the company’s training activities – from vocational training to dual study programs and further training. The company has expanded its range of digital training formats in order to make learning opportunities as accessible as possible. For example, the Audi Learning Experience (Audi LXP) platform introduced in 2023 as the central digital entry point for all learning opportunities was further expanded in 2024. Audi LXP combines over 25,000 such opportunities. There is a wide range of formats, including live online training (LOT), e-learning and self-motivat- ed learning on one of the various learning platforms, such as LinkedIn Learning, Speexx and, since 2024, Haufe Akademie.
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Employees can select their individual skills and find the courses that are relevant to them. In addition, there are a number of curated learning plans for selected topics. Since 2024, the company has offered its employees a web-based training (WBT) course called “Introduction to ESG at Audi” via the Audi LXP. The WBT course covers the fundamentals of sustainability in the context of the premium car manufacturer, thus helping to raise awareness of the topic among the company’s employees. Developing its workforce is a key priority for AUDI AG. At least once a year, there- fore, staff and their supervisors sit down to discuss professional development oppor- tunities and other training options as part of the employee development dialogue. This is true for employees with variable, performance-based pay as well as for employees not covered by collective wage agreements. Moreover, AUDI AG offers its workforce various transformation training measures that are designed to prepare employees for the challenges of the fu- ture. The focus here is on strategic areas of expertise such as digitalization and electrification. Since 2019, more than 50 topic-specific and needs-based transfor - mation training programs have already prepared several thousand employees for the future.
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Since 2019, more than 50 topic-specific and needs-based transfor - mation training programs have already prepared several thousand employees for the future. The individual programs of- fered measures ranging from WBT courses to on-site training and on-the-job coach- ¹ The time asset bond gives employees the option of foregoing payment of salary components above the collective agreement pay scale in favor of a reduction in working life. ² Exceptions may apply to certain positions, such as student employees. Illustration: C3 Visual Lab ing. In 2024 alone, employees completed over 200,000 hours of training. For exam- ple, the year under review saw employees at the main plant in Ingolstadt receiving training and further qualifications in battery production in order to meet the requirements of the transformation in the field of powertrain technology. Promoting privately organized further education (usually in the form of studies) also plays an important role for AUDI AG in the context of employee retention. The company supports its employees in a number of ways, including educational leave, temporary employment termination with a guarantee of reinstatement or Audi employee scholarships.
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The company supports its employees in a number of ways, including educational leave, temporary employment termination with a guarantee of reinstatement or Audi employee scholarships. AUDI AG offers the latter for accredited courses of study in the areas of digitalization, technology and engineering or interdisciplinary Transformation-related training 45,859 216,733 936,740 training hours Transformation-related training hours Training hours with a focus on energy systems/ e-mobility
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FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 112 Audi Report 2024 functions, such as law or procurement management. Programs that combine an apprenticeship with a high-school diploma, work-study degree programs, the trainee program and vocational training at AUDI AG are constantly being adapted to the topics of the future and the strategic alignment of the company. In 2024, a total of around 650 young people started their vocational training at the AUDI AG sites in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, for example as digitaliza- tion management specialists or production mechanics. Professions in the field of digi- talization already account for more than 25 percent of the total training on offer. Additionally, more than 150 students began a dual study program at AUDI AG in 2024, including future-oriented courses of study such as artificial intelligence or robotics. Through the Audi Global Graduate Pro- gram, AUDI AG recruits highly qualified junior staff for strategically important areas of the company from colleges and universities all over the world. Among the main focal points are AI-supported soft- ware development or UI/UX development. The English-language program thus plays a significant role in the company’s trans- formation and promotes a diverse range of perspectives.
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Among the main focal points are AI-supported soft- ware development or UI/UX development. The English-language program thus plays a significant role in the company’s trans- formation and promotes a diverse range of perspectives. Modern working forms Audi is convinced that modern working forms are a major factor in how attractive an employer is and also help strength- en the long-term loyalty of employees. Options for family care, collaboration and mobile working not only make it easier to strike a healthy work-life balance, they can also boost employee motivation, produc- tivity and job satisfaction. Family care options In the context of work-life balance, reliable and logistically straightforward childcare is especially important for many employ- ees who have children. For this reason, AUDI AG already provides around 280 places in several daycare centers close to the Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm sites. The company offers a range of information and support options to make life easier for employees who act as carers. Employ- ees can take advantage of individual care advice, year-round online presentations and dialogue formats as well as regular awareness-raising and prevention cam- paigns.
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Employ- ees can take advantage of individual care advice, year-round online presentations and dialogue formats as well as regular awareness-raising and prevention cam- paigns. The Ingolstadt site also supports Photo: AUDI AG the rooms, spaces can be easily adapted to the requirements of both short- and long-term projects. This enables projects to progress quickly while also allowing for continuous collaboration. And for tasks that can be easily completed from home – for example, because they do not require extensive coordination with the team – there is the additional option of mobile working. AUDI AG thus offers the best of both worlds: the dynamics of effective col- laboration in the office and the flexibility of working from home. During the year under review, a pilot project at the Ingolstadt site led to the development and successful implemen- tation of measures to also make working hours more flexible for employees who work fixed-cycle shifts. These employees now have the option of starting their shifts later or finishing earlier, all while remain- ing firmly integrated in the shift system.
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These employees now have the option of starting their shifts later or finishing earlier, all while remain- ing firmly integrated in the shift system. Following successful implementation at the paint shop in Ingolstadt, the concept was also rolled out to part of the body shop during the year under review, with further rollouts planned for 2025. Moreover, a number of rooms at the Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm sites were refurbished during the year under review, with new furniture and an attractive color scheme producing a more pleasant environment for employees. On top of this, around 700 IT points were set up for staff working in production, thereby creating additional personalized access options to the digital ecosystem of AUDI AG. employees by providing places in a care facility for their relatives if they need short-term relief from caring for them at home. In addition, AUDI AG goes be- yond the legal requirements by enabling employees to take a full or partial leave of absence for up to three years to care for family members. They also have the option of extending their leave of absence by up to four additional years with a guarantee of reinstatement if they wish to care for relatives or prolong their parental leave.
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They also have the option of extending their leave of absence by up to four additional years with a guarantee of reinstatement if they wish to care for relatives or prolong their parental leave. Flexible working Another factor that contributes signifi- cantly to a good work-life balance and thus to an employer’s attractiveness is flexible working. For some tasks – in particular work on vehicle projects – collaborating in a team and therefore on site offers many advantages: speed, efficiency and, last but not least, the fun of working together. In the 2024 reporting year, AUDI AG set up modern project houses in Ingolstadt that are specifically designed to promote productive teamwork. As well as flexible office spaces, these project houses offer customizable concept rooms that can be used for both presentations and collabo- rative workshop-style working methods thanks to their state-of-the-art equipment and furnishings. The houses’ location right in the middle of Technical Development as well as the proximity of the rooms to each other foster synergies in project work, enabling teams to develop solu- tions quickly and efficiently, even across divisions. Thanks to the flexible design of
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FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 113 Audi Report 2024 Workforce, Audi Group1, 2 Unit 2024 2023 2022 Audi Group Number 88,604 – – Domestic companies Number 56,428 – – AUDI AG Number 55,413 – – Foreign companies Number 32,176 – – Audi Brussels S.A./N.V. Number 2,855 – – Audi Hungaria Zrt. Number 11,431 – – Audi México S.A. de C.V. Number 5,660 – – Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Number 2,872 – – Bentley Motors Ltd. Number 4,254 – – Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.
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Number 5,660 – – Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Number 2,872 – – Bentley Motors Ltd. Number 4,254 – – Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. Number 1,862 – – Structural data, Audi Group Female employees Number 14,978 – – Male employees Number 73,625 – – Other employees Number 1 – – Number of permanent employees Number 86,611 – – Female employees Number 14,565 – – Male employees Number 72,046 – – Other employees Number 0 – – Number of temporary employees Number 1,993¹ – – Female employees Number 413 – – Male employees Number 1,579 – – Other employees Number 1 – – Number of full-time employees Number 81,718 – – Female employees Number 11,217 – – Male employees Number 70,500 – – Other employees Number 1 – – Key figures Fair working conditions and modern working forms ¹ Recording of the key figures was changed in 2024 due to new reporting criteria (ESRS). ² As of December 31 of the year under review.
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FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 114 Audi Report 2024 Structural data, Audi Group Unit 2024 2023 2022 Number of part-time employees² Number 6,886 – – Female employees Number 3,761 – – Male employees Number 3,125 – – Other employees Number 0 – – Number of employees without guaranteed working hours Number 0 – – Female employees Number 0 – – Male employees Number 0 – – Other employees Number 0 – – New hires Number 4,585 4,662 4,575 Turnover Number 2,760 – – Number of turnovers due to voluntary leave Number 1,304 – – Number of turnovers due to dismissal Number 398 – – Number of turnovers due to retirement Number 964 – – Number of turnovers due to death Number 94 – – Turnover rate Percent 3.131 – – Number of non-employees Number 3,997 – – Number of employees earning below the reference value for an adequate wage², ³ Number 0 – – Percentage of employees earning below the reference value for an adequate wage²,
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997 – – Number of employees earning below the reference value for an adequate wage², ³ Number 0 – – Percentage of employees earning below the reference value for an adequate wage², ³ Percent 0 – – Key figures Fair working conditions and modern working forms ¹ Recording of the key figure was changed in 2024 due to new reporting criteria (ESRS). ² As of December 31 of the year under review. ³ In countries with a statutory minimum wage, the statutory minimum wage is used as the reference value for an adequate wage.
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FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix 115 Audi Report 2024 Structural data, AUDI AG Unit 2024 2023 2022 New hires Number 1,261 2,047 925 Audi profit share per employee⁴ EUR 5,310 8,840 8,510 Number of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements Number 51,934 – – Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements Percent 93.8 – – Training figures, AUDI AG¹ Number of training hours offered to and completed by employees Hours 936,740 – – Female employees Hours 155,782 – – Male employees Hours 780,958 – – Average training time per employee Hours 16.93 – – Female employees Hours 16.51 – – Male employees Hours 17.01 – – Production employees Hours 13.12 – – Non-production employees Hours 21.16 – – Employees in management positions Hours 13.63 – – Key figures Fair working conditions and modern working forms ¹ Recording of the key figures was changed in 2024 due to new reporting criteria (ESRS). ⁴ Payment in the following year; average figure for a skilled worker at AUDI AG.
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116 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix O ccupational health and safety plays an important role in today’s working world. After all: More than ever, employees expect their employ- er to provide a safe and healthy working environment. If this is not provided, the company may not succeed in attracting and retaining the required qualified skilled workers. Satisfied, healthy and therefore productive employees, on the other hand, can reach their full potential, stay with the company for longer and therefore contrib- ute to the long-term success of a company. Occupational health and safety is therefore an important pillar of sustainable corpo- rate governance. This applies in particular to industrial manufacturing companies such as AUDI AG where part of the work - force performs physically strenuous tasks and faces particular dangers, for example when working with hazardous substances or on highly automated machines. Occupational health and safety AUDI AG believes that motivated and high-performing employees are the key to sustainable success. A comprehensive system for occupational health and safety makes a critical contribution towards achieving this goal and is therefore a high priority for the company.
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A comprehensive system for occupational health and safety makes a critical contribution towards achieving this goal and is therefore a high priority for the company. GRI 403 Photo: AUDI AG 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.
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117 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix The absence of protective measures or insufficient instructions would endanger the health of the employees. AUDI AG therefore takes its responsibility for occupational health and safety very seriously, which is reflected in various guidelines that apply to all company employees, such as the Audi Code of Conduct, the Statement of Principle on Occupational Health and Safety, specific operating and work instructions and in the corporate policies “Occupational Safety” and “Occupational Health/Corporate Health.” Clear requirements have also been defined for external firms that work in the operational areas of AUDI AG sites. The Board of Management is responsi- ble for compliance with the regulations. Furthermore, each operations supervisor is responsible for occupational safety in their supervisory and functional area. The supervisors are assisted in their task by more than 1,300 safety officers. Continuous development of occupational health and safety is essential for AUDI AG. Therefore, important KPIs are monitored regularly and, if required, measures are developed. Moreover, the Works Council,¹ management, HR and the employees are involved in the continuous enhancement of the company’s occupational health and safety standard.
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Moreover, the Works Council,¹ management, HR and the employees are involved in the continuous enhancement of the company’s occupational health and safety standard. Occupational safety At AUDI AG, all measures and regulations that help to prevent accidents, injuries and other health impairments are consolidated in the area of occupational safety. A key element of this is the systematic assessment of hazards, including mental stress factors. Hazards are assessed for all work stations and activities. New machines or production equipment are also sub- jected to a risk assessment prior to their introduction. They are inspected regularly to ensure they remain in a safe condition. In addition, employees are instructed re- garding the risk situation at their particular work station and the associated protective measures, as the need arises but at least once per year. In addition to clear regulations, which are required for risk assessments, for exam- ple, AUDI AG strives for a safety culture in which every member of staff pays atten- tion to safety in their environment on their own initiative. For instance, the company’s employees have access to several channels for reporting ideas, suggestions or even potential safety risks. Audi places great value on informing and training all employ- ees.
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For instance, the company’s employees have access to several channels for reporting ideas, suggestions or even potential safety risks. Audi places great value on informing and training all employ- ees. This is why, for example, the program “du.bist.sicher@audi” (you.are.safe@audi) was launched just under three years ago. It aims to deepen the understanding of oc- cupational safety and to motivate employ- ees to behave in a more safety-conscious manner. As part of the campaign, podcasts and videos illustrating best practice exam- ples, among other things, were published in 2024. In these, employees report on situations in which they were able to protect others against harm or changed their safety awareness through personal experiences. The objective of these formats is to encourage people to reflect on their own safety behavior and thus contribute to a long-term change in behavior. The ergonomic design of work stations represents another pillar of occupational safety.² This includes measures to reduce physical strain (for example, through mechanical support) and mental stress (for example, through more diverse activities) as well as to increase employee satisfac- tion (such as through more flexible work- ing hours for employees working shifts).
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The success of efforts in the area of occupational safety was also clear to see in 2024: There has not been a single fatal industrial accident within AUDI AG for six years.³ Occupational health Promoting the health of employees, help- ing them to maintain that health or to re- cover from health issues is a top priority for AUDI AG. Building on occupational health medicals and the support of the company medical service, the company has estab- lished a comprehensive prevention pro- gram. This extends from the Audi Checkup and mental health care to programs for a healthy lifestyle. In this context, a modular program was offered for all employees and managers in 2024, for example, in which internal and external experts explained the factors influencing the maintenance and improvement of mental health. ¹ Members of the Works Council and/or employees are represented in committees and working groups. Additionally, the Works Council exercises its rights in accordance with the Labor Management Relations Act and organizes itself by location into its own committees on occupational health and safety and environmental protection. ² AUDI AG understands ergonomics as the adaptation of working conditions to people. ³ Workplace accidents involving temporary workers or employees of external companies are not included in the reported “accident frequency” figure for reasons of confidentiality and data protection.
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² AUDI AG understands ergonomics as the adaptation of working conditions to people. ³ Workplace accidents involving temporary workers or employees of external companies are not included in the reported “accident frequency” figure for reasons of confidentiality and data protection. Photo: AUDI AG To ensure a high level of safety within AUDI AG, employees wear special protective clothing in some areas of production.
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118 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix Participants benefited above all from the experts’ practical advice and from exchang- ing ideas with each other. The Audi Checkup, which has been offered since 2006 and allows employees to obtain a comprehensive overview of their health at regular intervals and using the most modern diagnostics, helps to detect both acute and also any developing illness- es as quickly as possible. In addition, employees can also take advantage of the Mental Health Checkup. In consultation with psychologists and psychotherapists, interested parties can reflect on their own mental health. The aim is to be able to detect psychological stresses and anom- alies at an early stage and to help those affected by providing them with recom- mendations and resources. The Mental Health Checkup was developed by experts at AUDI AG. An ongoing research project with Düsseldorf University Hospital aims to investigate the long-term health effects of this service in order to further develop the Checkup. In the case of acute medical problems, the range of services offered has been rounded off with the acute care provided by the medical service and the Audi emergency service.
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In the case of acute medical problems, the range of services offered has been rounded off with the acute care provided by the medical service and the Audi emergency service. The company has its own emer - gency vehicles, which are available both for internal emergencies and also for external use to provide peak coverage. Thanks to the good rescue service infra- structure and well-organized processes, an Audi emergency vehicle in Ingolstadt, for example, generally requires just three minutes to reach the scene of an emer - gency within the Audi plant. Alongside professional rescue specialists, AUDI AG attached considerable importance to the training and development of first-aiders; in 2024 alone, 2,763 first-aiders received basic and further training.
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Alongside professional rescue specialists, AUDI AG attached considerable importance to the training and development of first-aiders; in 2024 alone, 2,763 first-aiders received basic and further training. Key figures, Audi Group Unit 2024 2023 2022 Number of employees covered by health and safety management system Number 87,849 – – Number of recordable work-related accidents for employees Number 1,335⁴ – – Rate of work-related accidents for own workforce (TRIR) Events/ million h 10.5⁴, ⁵ – – Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injuries of employees Number 1 – – Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injuries of non-employees Number 0 – – Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injuries of other workers working at the company’s sites Number 0 – – Key figures Occupational health and safety 2,763 first-aiders received basic and further training in 2024. Photo: AUDI AG 4 Recording of the key figure was changed in 2024 due to new reporting criteria (ESRS). 5 Only own employees are included in the key figure for 2024.
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119 Audi Report 2024 FinanceStrategy & Company ESG Appendix I n today’s business world, corporate culture and equal opportunities are crucial to a company’s entrepreneurial and economic success. Companies that promote a positive corporate culture and equal opportunities for all can benefit from higher produc- tivity and an enhanced image. They create an inclusive working environment – one in which all employees, regardless of personal characteristics such as gender, have the same opportunities to contribute their skills and talents. This increases employee satisfaction and promotes innovation. Neglecting these issues, on the other hand, can lead to dissatisfaction, causing the company to lose employees along with their expertise, innovative strength and productivity. Another risk is that the potential offered by diverse and integrative teams is not utilized – with negative effects on a com- pany’s economic success. What’s more, ignoring these topics also carries a legal risk. That is why corporate culture and equal opportunities play a particularly important role for an international company like AUDI AG. More than 55,000 people with different backgrounds, different views, and abilities, people of different genders and ages as well as dif- ferent sexual orientations work at Audi in Germany alone.
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