Audi AG

Audi is the winner of the Supply Chain Management Award 2025. At the heart of Audi’s submission is “Act4Impact“, a program that embeds sustainability systematically into procurement and the global supplier network. The aim is to operationalize environmental, social, and governance requirements across the supply chain, identify risks and chances early, and enable collaborative improvements.

The approach is modular and scalable. It rests on three pillars: first, capability building for suppliers and buyers through training and practical guidance; second, engagement and visibility of concrete projects on circularity, decarbonization, water stewardship, biodiversity, and human rights; third, empowerment via access to knowledge, tools, and support, including playbooks, expert formats, and mentoring. A binding framework complements these elements, combining business partner conduct requirements, a mandatory sustainability assessment approach for suppliers subject to contract, and a grievance and early-warning mechanism. The resulting process strengthens compliance readiness and resilience, improves transparency and planability, and fosters collaboration and innovation across the network. Act4Impact is integrated into sourcing processes and designed as a blueprint for brands and regions across the group.