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Responsibility beyond the factory gates

Our CSR commitment.

As Mercedes-Benz, we accept our social responsibility and strive to make a global contribution that extends beyond our core business. We support CSR initiatives contributing to environmental protection and improving people's living conditions. This commitment is part of our social mission and is derived from Mercedes-Benz's sustainable business strategy – particularly from the focus topics of decarbonization, human rights, resources and circularity, and road safety.

The pioneering spirit of our founders has always pushed the boundaries of what is technologically possible to improve living standards. This aspiration continues to shape our work today as we participate in projects that address global challenges. As a company, we implement projects and measures in various social and ecological fields.

We make a targeted effort through worldwide in-kind and monetary donations, sponsorships, and partnerships in the field of CSR, as well as initiatives for our employees. We focus on two core pillars, for each of which two action fields have been defined: promoting ecological sustainability with a project focus on, for example, decarbonization, circularity, and resource protection, and empowering communities with a project focus on, for example, education and improving living conditions.

Ecological sustainability

In terms of ecological sustainability, our CSR-strategy focuses on the fields of decarbonization, circularity, and the preservation of natural resources. We aim to support initiatives whose goal is to reduce or avoid CO₂-emissions (e.g., through expanding renewable energies, rewetting moors, or protecting mangroves), promote sustainable circular processes (e.g. reusing, repairing, or recycling materials), and strengthen the protection of natural ecosystems through responsible use (e.g. reforestation, promoting soil health, or protecting rivers and oceans).

Community empowerment

Regarding community empowerment, our CSR strategy focuses on improved living conditions and access to high-quality education. The goal is to empower communities and foster their resilience and innovative capacity, enabling people to shape their own development and well-being. This includes promoting social mobility, inclusion, and cultural diversity, as well as targeted skill development. An important starting point here is also our supply chain environment, where we specifically aim to contribute to improving living conditions in the respective supply chain communities.

Moreover, road safety is particularly important to us as an automotive manufacturer. That is why we promote road safety initiatives for children to create safe public spaces.

Beyond these focus areas, we provide targeted assistance in disaster situations and support in acute emergencies and exceptional circumstances.

This article was last updated in June 2026.
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Corporate Social Responsibility.

As part of society, Mercedes-Benz wants to make a contribution that goes beyond its business activities.

Corporate Social Responsibility Overview