Responsibility for the environment is one of our core values and is firmly anchored in our principles for safety and environmental protection. These principles extend to associates, services, and suppliers, and their aim is the continuous improvement of our environmental performance, allied to a concern for occupational safety. Bosch introduced its first binding guideline on environmental protection more than thirty years ago. The principles of environmental protection, which have since been updated a number of times, were formulated in 1996 and apply throughout all Bosch locations worldwide.

Environmental protection is an integral part of our business strategy and plays a significant role in stimulating and guiding product innovations. It thus helps not only to ensure our profitability, but also to open up new business areas.