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Volkswagen ( VW ), a much-respected leader in automotive engineering and technology innovation , is similarly progressive in its approach to sustainability in its supplier relationships . With a mantra that ’ s best distilled as the desire to go above and beyond , VW ’ s three-fold approach ( Prevent , Detect , React ) works to establish and develop its supply chains .

Sustainability requirements are written into its contracts with suppliers , sustainability metrics are monitored constantly to identify areas of concern or slips in performance using a self assessment and reporting tool , and finally robust measures can be taken to mitigate and close opportunity gaps for greater sustainability performance . Decarbonisation , human rights , responsible procurement of raw materials , and combating corruption are the key areas of focus for these review metrics , with safeguarding against human rights abuses being of primary interest to ongoing relationships .

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