LKQ Europe Joins CSR Europe to Foster its Commitment to Sustainable Future Mobility
The leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans and industrial vehicles in Europe has joined CSR Europe as its newest corporate member.
LKQ Europe, the leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans, and industrial vehicles in Europe has joined CSR Europe as its newest corporate member. Within the network, LKQ Europe will focus on the circular economy, corporate social responsibility, training, and sustainable logistics and supply chains.
“Business is uniquely placed to contribute to the change towards an inclusive society where everyone can thrive through social, environmental, and economic progress. To achieve this vision, we believe individual companies need to engage and bring along others, the sectors in which they operate, stakeholders, and policymakers in a common drive towards systemic change. That is why it is a great opportunity to welcome the leadership of LKQ as the first in its sector to our network.”, says Stefan Crets, Executive Director of CSR Europe.
Sustainability – an essential part of LKQs corporate strategy
Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and with 26,000 employees in more than 1,000 branches, LKQ Europe supplies around 100,000 independent automotive workshops in over 20 European countries. LKQ’s commitment to sustainability is an essential part of the company`s corporate strategy. The company sees a great opportunity in joining forces with CSR Europe to positively influence sustainability in the automotive sector, but also through cross-sector collaboration with the members to share experiences in achieving sustainability targets and to enhance progress and impact
“As we strive for future profitable growth and continued success, we are committed to contributing to sustainable development by taking our social and ecological responsibilities seriously. With respect to environmental aspects within our operations, our aim is to be among the most progressive companies in the European Automotive Aftermarket.” says Arnd Franz, CEO of LKQ Europe.
On the route towards zero emissions
Committed to reducing CO2 emissions, LKQ is contributing to the targets of the Paris Agreement. LKQ is working on an emissions sustainability roadmap with an annual reduction of CO2 emissions in its logistics fleet of up to 30% within the next ten years. The company engages with its suppliers to identify the CO2 footprint of products supplied to and distributed by LKQ to ensure continuous progress towards a CO2-neutral economy.
Building a common European corporate culture
Offering all employees a safe and motivating working environment by valuing different backgrounds, supporting diversity and inclusion, driving individual development with the internal LKQ YOU training program, and building a common European corporate culture is a key goal.
Taking responsibility for an affordable and clean future of mobility
LKQ supports workshop customers with products, services, and training to successfully master the transition to a digitalized and electrified automotive future, safeguarding their sustainable business success. The company wants to be the first to market in electrification in the independent aftermarket.
LKQ contributes to a sustainable society by enhancing the safety, reliability, and lifetime of cars through repair, remanufacturing, and recycling of car parts. This saves valuable resources and essentially creates a circular economy. That way LKQ contributes to affordable, safer, and cleaner individual mobility now and in the future.
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