Climate Change Data

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