Industry as a partner for sustainable development - Automotive

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ID United Nations Environment Programme

2002
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Contents

Foreword

9 Executive summary

9 Core competencies of the automotive industry

10 Sustainable development is a major challenge

10 Intelligent, interactive traffic solutions

10 New forms of partnership promise success

11 Part 1: The automotive sector today

11 Key markets drive demand

12 The automotive industry and its global economic impact

12 The automobile manufacturers’ impact on employment

13 Automobile manufacturers: A barometer for financial markets

14 Mobility is a key economic factor

14 Road transport is indispensable

15 Global economic changes increase traffic growth

16 Road transport, a source of air pollution

17 Greenhouse gas emissions

19 Impact on land, water and ecosystems

19 Economic trends demand an innovative response

20 Close co-operation with suppliers enables synergies

20 Focus on core competencies

20 Cost savings and easier recycling

20 Innovative traffic systems optimise efficiency

23 Part 2: What has been achieved to date?

23 Voluntary commitments to reduce CO2 emissions

24 96% cleaner cars in the United States

25 Reduced noise from motor vehicles

25 Reduction in emissions

25 Water conservation has made progress

25 Phase-out of CFCs now a standard

26 Recycling initiatives

26 Road safety has consistently improved

27 Reporting enhances transparency and dialogue

27 Best practice examples

27 The system approach: Environmental management

29 Product assessment

29 The technology approach: Different propulsion systems

29 Hybrid technology

30 Hydrogen technology

30 Alternative energies

31 Conventional fuel technology

32 The behavioural approach: Environmental education and safety measures

33 The employee approach: Incentives and benefits

33 The global approach: Partnerships and know-how transfer

37 Part 3: Future goals and challenges

37 Promote sustainable development in the supply chain

37 Control greenhouse gases

38 Provide global access to mobility

38 Link mobility with economic and social development

38 Improve air quality in urban areas

39 Explore energy and powertrain alternatives

39 Improve traffic management and avoid congestion

39 Promote further improvement in road safety

39 Commitment for sustainable development at three levels

40 Stakeholder dialogue as a meaningful approach

41 Annexe 1: Books

42 Annexe 2: Brochures/articles

43 Annexe 3: Environmental/sustainability/annual reports

46 Annexe 4:Web sites (selection)