Climate Protection Global Standards Supplies 
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Volkswagen is investing in climate protection projects to compensate for unavoidable CO 2. Projects are certified according to the highest international standards Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) as well as Climate Community and Biodiversity Standard (CCB) or Gold Standard. Furthermore, the IPCC 1.5-degree
Green Car Congress
MARCH 24, 2021
As part of a pilot project, Audi is procuring 20-inch wheels for the Audi e-tron GT electric car that are made from low-CO 2 emission aluminum supplied by Alcoa to RONAL GROUP, the wheel’s manufacturer. EcoLum is delivered globally from predominantly hydro-powered smelters in North America and Europe. Source: Alcoa.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 18, 2022
The Volkswagen Group has joined the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), an alliance of enterprises, mining companies and non-profit organizations developing standards for responsible extraction of raw materials in mining. These standards cover a range of issues, including working health and safety and environmental protection.
Green Car Congress
JULY 16, 2020
The BMW Group has signed a long-term supply contract worth €2 billion for battery cells with the Swedish company Northvolt. To make an effective contribution to climate protection, we aim to improve our products’ overall environmental balance—from resources to recycling.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
The current supplier since January 2018 is Shell Global Solutions in cooperation with Tecosol and Neste, who supply fuels certified according to European standards. R33 BlueDiesel complies with the diesel standard DIN EN 590 and fulfills all criteria for use as a standard fuel without having to meet further requirements.
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JANUARY 11, 2010
ISO will develop an International Standard (ISO 13065) to address sustainability issues linked to bioenergy. The standard will be produced by a new ISO project committee, ISO/PC 248, Sustainability criteria for bioenergy. We cannot do without the contribution to climate protection made by sustainable and ecologically produced biomass.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
This will be made possible, among other things, by the consistent avoidance and reduction of CO 2 emissions in the supply chain. Currently unavoidable CO 2 emissions are offset by investments in certified climate protection projects elsewhere. LG Chem is supplying the cells for the ID.,
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