Environmental protection

A car manufacturer’s responsibility with regard to the environment calls for continuous optimisation of its production processes. Audi is therefore permanently researching more environmentally friendly methods.

Sustainable production

Resource-saving recycling procedures are already applied, while painting techniques use a minimum of solvents. Up to 65% of new vehicles are now transported by rail.

Water catches on
With the help of modern cleaning facilities, water-soluble paints and new sealing techniques, solvent emissions have been cut by two thirds in the last 10 years.

Recycling
The majority of materials are supplied in reusable packaging. In addition, 95 percent of waste is now recycled. The metals cycle is completely closed.

Audi innovations
The proportion of scrapped cars that is recycled is to be increased further by the year 2015. Audi has already received a series of awards for its unceasing efforts to achieve this goal.

Avoiding waste water
Audi has a closed cycle for its water supply. The company’s goal is for effluent-free production. Audi is well on its way to reaching this: e.g. it has already achieved 95% in Ingolstadt.

Goal: Saving energy
Audi uses light materials to cut fuel consumption. Production is optimised and the company’s energy-saving measures are supplemented by staff training courses.