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For the Schaeffler Group, sustainable business success means assuming ecological and social responsibility along the entire value chain. The Sustainability Report 2021 presents latest activities and accomplishments.
Focus on:
Climate-neutral by 2040
The Schaeffler Group is increasing its efforts to ensure effective climate protection:
The company’s targets are climate-neutral procurement of intermediates and raw materials by 2040 and climate-neutral production by 2030, primarily on the basis of reduction measures and the use of renewable energies.
Action fields
Highlights 2021
April
Sustainability & Climate Leader
On the occasion of the United Nations’ 75th anniversary, the Schaeffler Group was named one of 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders.
September
Railsponsible Supplier Award
The Schaeffler Group was awarded with the Railsponsible Supplier Award in the category “Climate change and circular economy” at the Railway Forum 2021.
October
COP26 – Urban Zero Night
At a live event, which was part of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the Schaeffler Group presented its sustainability ambitions and new product solutions.
November
Cooperation with H2greensteel
An agreement was signed with Swedish start-up H2greensteel. Starting in 2025, the Schaeffler Group will procure 100,000 tons of steel that is produced in a nearly carbon-free process, thus avoiding 200,000 tons of CO2 emissions in the supply chain annually.
November
75 years of Schaeffler
On the occasion of Schaeffler's 75th anniversary, Schaeffler AG and IHO Holding established the Schaeffler Foundation. The commitment bundled in the Schaeffler Foundation emphasizes the social responsibility of the Schaeffler Group and its family shareholders.
Sustainability targets at a glance
Sustainability targets at a glance
Introduction by the Chief Executive Officer
The progress made in the last year is due to the great dedication and commitment of all Schaeffler employees.
Talking about Sustainability
About highlights of the reporting year, current challenges, and how the Schaeffler Group is responding to them: Corinna Schittenhelm, Member of the Executive Board responsible for Human Resources and responsi-ble for sustainability, and Thomas Fußhöller, Head of Sustainability, in conversation.