Global challenges can only be solved together. As a participant in the UN Global Compact, we want to do what we can to further the UN’s 2030 Agenda. The agenda aims to make sure that economic progress goes hand in hand with social justice and ecological responsibility. At its core are 17 goals for sustainable development, or SDGs for short. We are living up to this responsibility and contributing in particular to the following SDGs:
We promote high-quality education, because the aviation industry is in need of well trained and highly qualified employees. At our sites, we offer a wide range of training opportunities to secure the standard of education in the regions and lay the foundation for young people’s professional success.
We want to attract the best talent. That's why we are committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender. We offer entry-level opportunities for girls and women in technical professions. We also promote women into management positions.
Decent working conditions are a top priority for us. We do not tolerate forced or child labor and ensure that occupational health and safety is guaranteed in the workplace in compliance with national regulations. Moreover, we offer additional services under our company health management scheme.
We are continuously refining innovative technologies, which helps conserve resources and improve the eco-efficiency of aircraft engines. Our global site network enables us to secure supplies for our customers, support infrastructure, and play our part in sustainable industrialization.
Safety and efficient products are our top priority in engine development. We focus on acting sustainably in manufacturing and maintenance. “Repair beats replacement” is our motto for conserving resources. Our corporate decision-making already assesses the impact of processes and products.
The focus for our product development is on reducing fuel consumption and emissions. We promote action at our sites to protect the climate, for example through efficient processes in waste heat recovery or the use of renewables to greatly reduce carbon emissions.
With our compliance system in place and a principle of zero tolerance, we are actively taking steps to combat corruption and bribery. Compliance with statutory provisions and internal regulations is an essential part of our corporate responsibility. With our MTU Supplier Code of Conduct, we make sure that our suppliers also abide by our high business ethics standards.
We work closely with joint venture partners and business partners, as well as with educational and research institutions to promote young talent. We actively participate in various research cooperations and technology networks in order to achieve our ambitious targets for eco-efficient air transport.