UzAuto Motors Joint-Stock Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-01 to 2022-06)
Reporting Period: 2022-01 to 2022-06
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:87,307.50 tCO2e/year (H1 2022)
Water Consumption:1,012,209,110 m3/year (H1 2022)
Waste Generated:71,869.2 tons/year (H1 2022)
Carbon Intensity:339.41 KGCO2e per unit (2019), 348.97 KGCO2e per unit (2020), 481.54 KGCO2e per unit (2021), 377.26 KGCO2e per unit (H1 2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change mitigation
- Waste reduction and management
- Resource conservation
- Greenhouse gas emissions minimization
- Carbon neutrality
- Social development
- Occupational safety
- Supply chain sustainability
- Corporate governance
- Human rights
- Labor practices
- Product safety and quality
- Community engagement
- Philanthropy
Environmental Achievements
- Moving towards more effective use of fossil fuels in production and reduction of emissions
- Introduction of photovoltaics into the energy supply chain
- Chevrolet Onix achieves fuel economy of 4.7-5.2 liters per 100 km
- Reduced paper usage through digitization
Social Achievements
- Over 11.5 million USD in charitable payments to communities development projects
- Extensive training system established at all levels and throughout all areas of operation with high prioritization of occupational safety procedures
- Supporting personal development initiatives for area experts
- Establishment of Astrum IT Academy
- Construction of a cultural and creative complex, the House of Creativity
- Tree planting and infrastructure restoration projects
- Building affordable housing for residents of Asaka
- Sponsorship of Pearl of the Silk Road cinema festival
- Sponsorship of Andijan Football Club
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of a strong ethical management framework, including a Code of Ethics and Compliance Handbook
- Establishment of a grievance reporting mechanism (whistleblower mechanism)
- All grievances submitted during the reporting period were reviewed and resolved
- Compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 standards
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon neutrality
Medium-term Goals:
- Set new fuel economy targets by integrating new engine systems in the modern GEM platform-based vehicles
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to global market inefficiencies and the COVID-19 pandemic
- Reluctance of employees to report wrongdoing due to perception or social pressure
- Low percentage of women in the workforce (4%)
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of flexible frameworks within long-term contracts to mitigate supply chain risks
- Implementation of various reporting channels and dedicated specialists to encourage grievance reporting
- Targeting improvement of workforce inclusiveness
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Adherence to General Motors' regulations on sustainability
- Localization efforts to increase value creation within Uzbekistan's economy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric and hybrid vehicles (planned)
Awards & Recognition
- Winner of the "Best Products of 2004" contest
- International Quality Summit New York International Prize for Quality, Leadership, Advanced Technologies, and Innovations