The participant:

• Learns why sustainability is so important in the BMW Group and what goals the BMW Group has set itself.
• Learns how the BMW Group integrates sustainability into its processes.
• Gets deep dives into the topics regulatory, CO2 reduction, social- and environmental standards, and circular economy.

The participant:

• Receives an introduction to the topic of regulatory frameworks: Due diligence and compliance with legal regulations are teamwork.

The participant:

• Understands why the BMW Group confirms CO₂ reduction measures.
• Knows the most important levers to reach CO₂ reductions.
• Knows why contractual obligations are mandatory for an award.

The participant:

• Learns about the background of the CO2 control process.

The participant:

• Understands European Union Deforestation Regulation.
• Knows where to find the Points of Information and Contact.
• What are next steps as a supplier?
• Requesting the supplier to check the EUDR Readiness.

The participant:

• Knows why and how BMW wants to improve circularity.
• Gets an overview of the legal challenges that BMW and suppliers will face in this context.

The participant:

• Knows BMW targets and understands the reasons to increase the secondary raw materials' quotas.
• Is aware and can differentiate between various SRQ material streams.
• Knows the current and the upcoming regulations and new requirements.
• Understands what areas he should work on to reach the targets.

The participant:

• Understands the motives and relevance of Onsite-Assessments.
• Knows how to prepare for an Onsite-Assessment.
• Knows the necessary steps to rectify identified violations.

The participant:

• Knows where to look for support and information for the successful fulfillment of the SAQ.
• Understands the SAQ process.
• Knows what to do to improve the company's SAQ status.

• Sustainability at BMW - mindset and goals.
• Teaser of the video series.

• Core aspects of BMW Group sustainability strategy.
• What role does regulation play in sustainability and challenges for the industry?
• What does BMW do to help suppliers mastering the challenges?

• Targeting of the BMW Group to Paris Climate Agreement
• Important levers and contract documents for CO₂ reduction in the supplier selection process

• Goal and timeline of the approval procedure.

• EUDR Overview General / Timeline.
• Review the communication to suppliers.
• Points of Information and Contact.
• EUDR Checklist - Supplier EUDR Ready -.
• Next Steps EUDR BMW-Supplier.
• Raw material data sheets.

• Presentation of Circular Economy based on material loop model.
• Example for circular components.
• Overview of recycled material content for plastics required by future laws.

• Definition of secondary materials' streams
• BMW targets and regulations
• Next steps to reach the targets

• Legal requirements for the BMW Group.
• The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and the Responsible Supply Chain Initiative (RSCI).
• RBA Academy: a tool to prepare for an Onsite-Assessment.
• The Onsite-Assessment procedure and follow-up process.

• Explanation of detailed questionnaire process for BMW Group suppliers.
• Handling of a red or yellow sustainability rating.
• The different systems we use for the evaluation of the sustainability questionnaire.