MAHLE is committed to bringing sustainable development and technical progress into perfect alignment in the interest of efficient, environmentally friendly mobility. In doing so, we strive to reconcile the economic success of our company with the requirements of the environment, society, and our employees.The strategy MAHLE 2030+ anchors Sustainability as key strategic enabler.

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Our Strategic Topics

Following our materiality analysis the sustainability program of MAHLE covers the following eight strategic topics tackling numerous United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

Climate and Environment

Occupational Health and Safety

Employees & Social

Sustainable Purchasing

Human Rights

Compliance & Ethics

Sustainable Products

Sustainable Financing

Climate and Environment

With energy-efficient and environmentally friendly processes, MAHLE contributes to the SDGs "Clean Water and Sanitation" (SDG 6), "Affordable and Clean Energy" (SDG 7), "Sustainable Consumption and Production" (SDG 12), and "Climate Action" (SDG 13).

Occupational Health and Safety

We act in accordance with the applicable standards regarding health, safety at work and environmental protection. Regular training sessions and instructions are designed to prevent accidents and minimize risks. All this shall help to achieve the SDGs "Good Health and Wellbeing" (SDG 3).

Employees & Social

As a foundation-owned company, we have a unique responsibility towards our employees. They are our most valuable resource. Our activities contribute to the SDGs “Gender Equality” (SDG 5), “Decent Work and Economic Growth” (SDG 8) and “Reduced Inequalities” (SDG 10).

Sustainable Purchasing

For us, it has always been clear that we are responsible for our supply chain. Recent developments in customer requests regarding conflict minerals and the new German Supply Chain Act have further confirmed our understanding of responsibility. Therefore, the prerequisite to conduct business with MAHLE remains unchanged: full compliance with our sustainability requirements.

Human Rights

We believe that upholding human rights, i.e., combating child and forced labor, are self-evident principles contributing to the SDG “Decent Work and Economic Growth” (SDG 8). We have set up a cross-functional working group on human rights including representatives from HR, Purchasing, Sustainability & HSE, Compliance and Risk Management.

Compliance & Ethics

Responsible business behavior means complying with laws and internal rules as well as ensuring fair competition. Therefore, compliance has always been an important element of our corporate governance. At Group level, we ensure that our conduct and actions adhere to laws and internal rules by means of the MAHLE compliance structure.

Sustainable Products

Based on our vision “We Shape Future Mobility” and our mission “Efficiency in Motion”, MAHLE is working on the climate-neutral mobility of tomorrow that contribute to the SDGs "Responsible Consumption and Production" (SDG 12) and "Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure" (SDG 9).

Sustainable Financing

MAHLE integrates sustainability aspects in financing which supports investments in projects that have a positive impact on the environment and thus, help to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement as well as the UN SDGs.

Sustainability Reports

MAHLE publishes annual Sustainability Reports, which explore in detail the topic of sustainability in all business areas. All reports published since 2018/2019 are available online.

The Sustainability Reports since 2021 have been externally assured by a third party (limited assurance). Our Sustainability Reports are in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.

Ratings & Awards

SDG Index (Sustainable Development Goals Index)

In 2015, the United Nations have adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in total. These Global Goals are understood as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people can live in peace and prosperity. The following nine SDGs are of major importance for the MAHLE Group.

Good health and well-being

Goals

  • Certify production plants in accordance with ISO 45001
  • Further reduce the accident rate

Status

  • ISO 45001: 114 certified production locations, seven certified Tech Centers
  • Accident rate 2024: 2.1 lost time accidents/million working hours

Gender equality

Goals

  • By 2025: 25% representation of women in the Supervisory Board
  • By 2027: 29% representation of women in the Management Board
  • By 2030: 13% representation of women on first executive level and 18% representation of women on second executive level
  • Equal pay guarantee

Status

  • 30% representation of women in Supervisory Board
  • 25% representation of women in the Management Board
  • 8.9% representation of women on first executive level and 10.9% on second executive level
  • Global Diversity & Inclusion commitment

Clean water and sanitation

Goals

  • Identify locations with water risks

Status

  • 24 locations with water risks identified
  • Improved water reporting to the CDP Water, Rating A-

Affordable and clean energy

Goals

  • Operate PV systems
  • Increase energy efficiency by 2% every year

Status

  • Reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% compared to 2019
  • Share of renewable energy is 16%
  • Energy consumption as measured against sales: 259 MWh/€ million sales
  • 27 locations have implemented an certified energy management system (ISO 50001 or EMAS)

Decent work and economic groth

Goals

  • Ensure high-quality working conditions

Status

  • Communication with employee representation bodies
  • Conform with statutory regulations and offer suplementary benefits at many locations
  • MAHLE Business Code
  • Policy Statement on Social Responsibility in the MAHLE Group

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goals

  • Contribute to sustainable mobility

Status

  • Affirmed strategic focus on Electrification, Thermal Management and highly efficient Internal Combustion Engines

Reduce inequality

Goals

  • By 2025: 25% representation of women in the Supervisory Board
  • By 2027: 29% representation of women in the Management Board
  • By 2030: 13% representation of women on first executive level and 18% representation of women on second executive level
  • Equal pay guarantee

Status

  • 30% representation of women in Supervisory Board
  • 25% representation of women in the Management Board
  • 8.9% representation of women on first executive level and 10.9% on second executive level
  • Global Diversity & Inclusion commitment

Responsible consumption and production

Goals

  • Assess environmental impacts of products
  • Increase the share of recycled content

Status

  • ISO 14001: 123 certified production locations, nine certified Tech Centers
  • 3.1% recycling content of resins
  • 80% of total waste was reused or recycled
  • Waste as measured against sales: 17 tons/€ million sales
  • Introduction of ESG Quick Check tool
  • Global Bio Mobility Center

Climate action

Goals

  • Become CO2 neutral by 2040 (Scope 1 and 2)
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 49% by 2030
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions Cat. 01 and Cat. 11 by 28% until 2030

Status

  • CDP Climate rating A, placement on the CDP A-List
  • Reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% compared to 2019
  • Reduction of Scope 3 emissions by 17% compared to 2019
  • Scope 1 and 2 emissions as measured against sales: 64 t CO2e/€ million sales

We are committed to human rights and environmental protection. Point out a violation of human rights or environmental protection regulations through our reporting channels.

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