Prioritizing a Green Future: Sustainability Surpasses Compliance

Prioritizing a Green Future: Sustainability Surpasses Compliance

In an era where sustainability is not just a goal but is becoming a mandate for the automotive industry, understanding the landscape is vital. Through our annual Automotive Trend Survey, we’ve distilled the voices of compliance and sustainability experts across the sector, uncovering four pivotal findings that are shaping the future of automotive sustainability.

Sustainability vs. Compliance: A Shift in Priorities

Importance of Compliance and Sustainability

For 70% of automotive companies, sustainability is deemed as important as compliance, with 71% emphasizing the latter. On a scale of overall importance, sustainability even outpaces compliance, with scores of 94% to 89%.

Aligning Business Strategies with Environmental and Social Responsibility

The data suggests a significant alignment within the automotive industry towards prioritizing sustainability and compliance, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility as well as to regulatory adherence. The nearly equivalent high ratings for both areas indicate that industry players view sustainability not just as a regulatory obligation but as a critical component of their business strategy and operational ethos.

Preparing for a Sustainable Future

The slightly higher emphasis on sustainability, even among those rating it as important rather than very important, could hint at a growing trend where environmental and social considerations are becoming slightly more prioritized or valued over mere compliance. This shift suggests that the industry is not only focused on meeting current regulations but is also preparing for a future where sustainability will play an even more central role in shaping business practices and consumer expectations.



Simplifying Compliance and Sustainability

At iPoint, we understand the challenges that come with these evolving expectations. Our software solutions are designed to simplify compliance and sustainability for companies, enabling them to navigate these demands with ease. By leveraging our tools, businesses can ensure they meet regulatory requirements and address customer concerns effectively.

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About the Study

For the past six years, the iPoint Compliance & Sustainability Trend Survey has been a valuable resource for the industry. Conducted in collaboration with the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Sustainable Product Management at the Universität Graz, the survey gathers insights from a broad spectrum of industry stakeholders. In 2023, it garnered an impressive 675 responses, making it one of the largest global surveys in this field.

Looking Ahead

This is just the beginning. Over the coming weeks, we will share more insights from our study, providing a comprehensive view of the trends shaping the future of automotive compliance and sustainability. Stay tuned for more updates!



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Linda Di Gianvittorio

Linda Di Gianvittorio

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