Analysis and Comparison of ESG Strategies and Their Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Automotive Industry: A Case Study of Renault and Volkswagen

Luiz Thiago do Sacramento Bezerra; Marília Regina Costa Castro Lyra; Erika Carlos Medeiros; Fernando Ferreira do Carvalho; Marco Antônio de Oliveira Domingues; José Mário Alexandre Melo Oliveira; Paulo Maurício Gonçalves Junior; Anderson Luiz Souza Moreira; Manoel Alcides Caminha Mendes de Oliveira; Zildomar Carvalho Santos; Rogéria Mendes do Nascimento

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Luiz Thiago do Sacramento Bezerra Instituto Federal de Pernambuco – IFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5288-2127
Marília Regina Costa Castro Lyra Instituto Federal de Pernambuco – IFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil
Erika Carlos Medeiros Universidade de Pernambuco, Caruaru, PE, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2506-7116
Fernando Ferreira do Carvalho Cesar School, Recife, PE, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4677-6917
Marco Antônio de Oliveira Domingues Instituto Federal de Pernambuco – IFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil
José Mário Alexandre Melo Oliveira Instituto Federal de Pernambuco – IFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil
Paulo Maurício Gonçalves Junior Instituto Federal de Pernambuco – IFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1454-0043
Anderson Luiz Souza Moreira Instituto Federal de Pernambuco – IFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1455-5528
Manoel Alcides Caminha Mendes de Oliveira Instituto Federal de Pernambuco – IFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil
Zildomar Carvalho Santos Instituto Federal de Pernambuco – IFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7530-4754
Rogéria Mendes do Nascimento Instituto Federal de Pernambuco – IFPE, Recife, PE, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6528-0176

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https://doi.org/10.14738/abr.126.17176

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This study analyzes and compares the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies adopted by Renault and Volkswagen, focusing on how these practices are integrated into their global operations and their impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Renault and Volkswagen demonstrate significant commitments to reducing CO2 emissions and promoting sustainable practices. Renault focuses on expanding its electric vehicle lineup and improving energy efficiency, while Volkswagen emphasizes the goal of 100% renewable energy usage by 2025. Social initiatives include Renault's diversity and inclusion programs and Volkswagen's community development efforts. Both companies maintain strong governance systems to ensure transparency and ethics, aligning with various SDGs. This analysis highlights the different approaches each automaker takes towards achieving sustainability goals, reflecting their specific priorities and contexts within the automotive industry.

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Analysis and Comparison of ESG Strategies and Their Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Automotive Industry: A Case Study of Renault and Volkswagen

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