SDG award for the Sheltered/Profile Centre
Škoda Auto was awarded in the area of social sustainability for the Sheltered/Profile Centre project in the category Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
Social
Social sustainability, the main principle of which is respect for human rights and freedoms, is a cornerstone of Škoda Auto’s sustainability strategy. The Company regularly evaluates its activities in relation to the Strategy, and discusses them with the KOVO Unions.
Social sustainability is one of the cornerstones of Škoda Auto’s sustainability strategy
Specific steps designed to achieve the set objectives are derived from the principle of Creating Shared Values - CSV. This principle enables the Company to create added value for itself and for the benefit of its employees and all other stakeholders.
Education
Diversity
Mobility
Education
Diversity
Mobility
Employee volunteering and engagement
Well-being
Employee volunteering and engagement
Well-being
People and communities
All five above mentioned areas are concentrated primarily in the regions where Škoda Auto has its production plants - the Mladá Boleslav area, the Rychnov area, and the Vrchlabí area. They are not, however, restricted solely to them. Škoda Auto carries out a range of activities throughout the Czech Republic, and some at the international level – for example, providing aid in humanitarian crises, together with a whole range of other programmes.
Education
EDU WEEK
In 2024, more than 700 people attended the fourth year of EDU WEEK.
Girls Day 2024
Girls Day connects the world of technical education with the enthusiastic women interested in the technological specialisations in the Company.
EDU.Lab mobile education laboratory
In 2024 the laboratory attracted more than 11,000 pupils from primary and secondary schools.
Echt Praxe
The Škoda Auto Secondary Vocational school of Engineering signed up for a fourth time for Echt Praxe, an open-doors week at German companies working in the Czech Republic.
Mobility
Course for L17 Mentors
Course for L17 Mentors, run by the Association of Driving Schools of the Czech Republic, focuses on the education of underage drivers who can obtain a Group B driving licence from January 2024 at the age of 17. They can only drive a car under the supervision of a experienced driver – a mentor.
Employee volunteering and engagement
Support of the Tereza Maxová Foundation for children
The Company supported children’s homes affected by the floods with CZK 500 thousand.
Tree day
In November, the Tree Day with Škoda Auto was organized. A total of over 140 shrubs and trees were planted.
Let’s Clean Up Czechia
Škoda Auto again signed up for Let’s Clean Up Czechia. Over 8 tonnes of waste were collected during the three meetings.
Škoda Volunteers
For many years, employee volunteering and engagement at Škoda Auto has been a stable part of the Company’s culture.
Well-being
Care for physical health
In 2024, psychologists provided a total of 511 consultations.
Diversity
The Company continued to implement the Next Level Škoda Diversity Strategy 2030 for the third year in a row. Škoda Auto is constantly taking steps to be responsible and inclusive, both inside and outside the Company.
Gender balance
Family-friendly policy
LGBT+
Generation cooperation
Internationalization
Employee Resource Groups
Individual capabilities
Diverse mindset
You
Generation cooperation
The main theme for 2024 was the Generation cooperation (age management), supported by a number of thematic activities.
Škodian’s Uniqueness
Allows to express individuality and increase diversity consciousness in the Company.
Big Step Forward award
The Company received an award for supporting the LGBT+ people.
Woman’s Day
Supporting gender equality through the second edition of the popular meeting.
Annual Diversity Report
You can find more information on the individual dimensions, activities, projects and all data related to the topic of diversity and inclusion in current Annual Diversity Report.
Regional support
Aware of its social responsibility, Škoda Auto works particularly hard in support of sustainable growth in the regions of Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny, and Vrchlabí, where it has its production plants.
Škoda Auto worked with the KOVO Unions in 2024 to further its cooperation with the town of Mladá Boleslav, all in line with a signed Memorandum for the period 2023 to 2026. The main aim of this Memorandum is to strengthen relations and take common steps towards improving the quality of life in the town and its surroundings.
Humanitarian Aid
The Company regularly offers help in the event of unexpected humanitarian crises under the banner of #ŠkodaAutoPomáhá (#ŠkodaAutoHelps)
In 2024, the Czech Republic was hit by devastating floods that affected hundreds of thousands of people and caused tragic loss of life.
With an unwavering belief in the importance of its workforce, Škoda Auto consistently strives to improve the work environment and to enhance overall comfort at work.
Own employees are important to us
Škoda Auto takes part in multiple projects in different spheres to boost employee interest and a sense of belonging among employees.
Škoda Auto manages its supply chain knowing the key role played by people throughout the process. For this reason, it stresses fair treatment and respect for all.
Workers in the value chain contribute to the final value of our products
The Company is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment and fair compensation for work that adds value to the end product.
Škoda Auto is aware that caring for workers across the supply chain makes companies attractive to customers and investors alike, fostering competitiveness and prosperity.
Consumers and End-Users - the procustomer approach is a key priority at Škoda Auto
The Company strives to understand its customers, partners, suppliers, and employees as thoroughly possible to provide them with the best services and experiences.
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