About the S-Rating

The Sustainability Rating (S-Rating) evaluates our suppliers before entering into a business relationship based on their risk exposure. This includes considering environmental, social, and corruption risks.

Key assessment tools are the SAQ and on-site audits, which generally focus on the production site or the location of the last value-added process. For procurement volumes involving critical raw materials, there may be specific requirements that must also be met.

A positive S-Rating is necessary for all suppliers for relevant procurement volumes to enter into a business relationship with Volkswagen AG or a group brand. All companies within the Volkswagen Group follow the same process for the S-Rating.

If you are unsure whether the S-Rating is relevant for your location, please contact us at Sustainability@vwgroupsupply.com.