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Sustainability
REPORT 2011

About this report.
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This report contains information about the sustainability activities of the Volkswagen Group in 2011. The following pages outline the Group’s key strategic principles and present concrete examples of the activities of the various Group brands. The key sustainability indicators are set out on page 76ff. The selection of topics, the editorial process and the indicators we chose were also analysed and checked by independent auditors and stakeholders. Further information on this aspect can be found in the Back-up chapter starting on page 90. The period under review extends from March 31, 2011, when the previous report went to press, to February 15, 2012. The indicators presented relate to the 2011 calendar year. All information provided relates to the Volkswagen Group. If any information relates to individual Group brands only, this is expressly stated in the report (see also the Frame of reference on page 96). Emissions data for the models named in the report appear on page 88. 01, 04 The symbol in the body copy indicates where more information is available. Once online, select the number after the symbol to access the additional online directly. A list of all additional information with the relevant links can be found on the inside of the back cover. In addition, the latest news on sustainability at Volkswagen can be found at www.volkswagenag.com/sustainability. Along with the conventional links to our online material, special additional features are marked with a QR code in this report. Photograph the QR link with a smartphone for a direct link to the material in question. Charges will depend on your individual mobile call rates.

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