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t CO2 equivalents
Environmental Commendation for Golf VI:
comparison of impact on greenhouse effect
(CO 2 equivalents in metric tons)
efficiency labels to be taken into consideration when defining
emission and fuel consumption targets.
Environmental Product Descriptions
Environmental Product Descriptions list the environmental
highlights of a model with reference to the goals defined in
three areas by Technical Development to help Volkswagen
square up to the environmental challenges of the future. The
Descriptions also assess the environmental performance of
the respective model compared with its predecessor and
competitors. Finally, the Environmental Product Description
provides a tool for monitoring the achievement of environmental
goals.
Other internal tools include environmental standards and
newsletters as well as a comprehensive intranet presentation
that keeps employees up to date with the latest environmental
targets and strategies.
External tools
Environmental Commendations
Volkswagen has produced Environmental Commendations on
the basis of Life Cycle Assessments since 2007. Environmental
Commendations for vehicles and technologies highlight eco-
* See page 27 for consumption figures of the individual models
Diesel
Predecessor
Golf 1.6 TDI*
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology*
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion*
Recycling
Petrol models
Predecessor
Golf BiFuel*
Golf 1.2 TSI*
Golf 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Technology*
logical progress compared with predecessor or reference
models. We use Environmental Commendations to inform our
customers, our shareholders and other stakeholders how we
are making our products and production processes more
environmentally compatible and what we have achieved in
this respect. The underlying Life Cycle Assessment covers the
entire life cycle of a vehicle from production through to use
and disposal. The information in an Environmental Commendation
is based on a Life Cycle Assessment which has been
verified and certified by the technical inspectorate TÜV
NORD. Further information on Environmental Commendations
is available at www.environmental-commendations.com.
Fuel-saving brochures for customers
We also provide detailed information on environmentally
aware driving with a view to saving fuel so that customers
make the best possible use of our innovative products in this
respect. These can also be downloaded at www.mobility-andsustainability.com.
Volkswagen also makes environmental information available
on the Internet (www.mobility-and-sustainability.com,
www.volkswagenag.com/sustainability).
Tools
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