Our corporate and segment strategies are closely linked to our sustainability priorities and goals. The framework for this is provided by our three focus areas: Planet, People and Performance. Planet includes topics such as climate and environmental protection as well as the circular economy. People focuses in particular on our team, human rights and traffic safety. Performance stands for responsible corporate governance.

From the sourcing of raw materials and components, through vehicle development and production, to customer operations and end-of-life recycling, we aim to incorporate these topics into our decisions and business processes. This can foster innovation, strengthen our competitiveness and contribute to long-term value creation.

As a participant in the UN Global Compact, we also use the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, the SDGs, as a guiding framework for our sustainability activities.

We support the goals of the Paris Agreement and the transition to an economy with lower greenhouse gas emissions. In line with this ambition, we strive for our new trucks and buses to be CO₂e-free in driving operation worldwide by 2050. At the same time, we aim to achieve CO₂e-neutral production across our global production network by 2050.

To advance these ambitions, we are continuously expanding our portfolio of battery-electric and hydrogen-powered trucks and buses and are also working to further reduce selected environmental impacts at our production sites. As part of our Green Production Initiative, we focus on improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing resource use across our global production activities.

Our activities also include collaboration with our suppliers. Together, we aim to increase transparency and systematically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the supply chain. By considering climate-related criteria in procurement decisions and supporting our suppliers in improving their environmental performance, we aim to promote progress along the value chain.

Climate and environmental protection are closely linked to the responsible and efficient use of natural resources for us. We therefore promote the principles of the circular economy by supporting the reuse of materials, using resources efficiently, and reducing material losses and waste. Our goal is to contribute to an increasingly circular value chain, reduce environmental impacts and support long-term value creation.

People are at the center of our actions. We are committed to an inclusive, safe and attractive working environment in which our employees can realize their potential, develop and actively contribute to the company’s success. Respecting and supporting human rights, fair working conditions and responsible business conduct are fundamental principles that guide our actions throughout our business activities and across our supply chain.