When in 1937 the company known as "Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens mbH" was founded, no one could have guessed that it would one day be Europe's largest carmaker. The history of the company - with all its trials and tribulations - is first and foremost a story of impressive success.
On May 28th, 1937 the "Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens mbH" company was founded, and in 1938 it was renamed as "Volkswagenwerk GmbH". The early 1938 witnessed the commencement of the construction of the Volkswagenwerk plant which housed the production of the vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche.
After the end of the Second World War, the responsibility of Volkswagenwerk was placed in the hands of the British Military Government. Under the management of Major Ivan Hirst, mass production of the Volkswagen Beetle had commenced.
In 1950 the Type 2 went into production, expanding the company's product range. Even today, the Volkswagen Bus is popularly known as the "VW Bully". In 1956 a separate manufacturing base for the Transporter was established in Hanover, while establishing the roots for today's Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand.
In 1972 Volkswagen broke the world record for the greatest number of cars produced by assembling 15,007,034 units of the Beetle. Volkswagen surpassed the legendary mark achieved by the Ford Motor Company's Model T, popularly known as the "Tin Lizzy". In 1973 the Passat was the first model of the new generation of Volkswagen vehicles to go into production. Following the Passat, the first Golf was built at the Wolfsburg plant. The compact saloon quickly became a hit, and became the legitimate heir of the legendary Beetle. The same year also witnessed the launch of the sporty Scirocco. In 1976 the first Golf GTI rolled off the production line.
In June 1983 production of the second-generation Golf began. The car was designed for a largely automated assembly process. Designated Hall 54, robots were deployed for the first time in vehicle manufacture.
The Lupo 3L TDI, was the first production car to offer fuel consumption of just three litres per 100 kilometres.
In August 2002, Volkswagen Slovakia, began mass production of the Touareg, a luxury-class off-roading vehicle. This marked Volkswagen’s position in an entirely new market segment.
In 2003 production of the fifth-generation Golf started, embodying a new dynamism in its design and engineering.
Sustainability and CSR at Volkswagen India
Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd (VWIPL) shall work towards protection of the environment and contribute to the development of humanity and society in line with VW Group philosophy. The group shall also manufacture environment friendly, quality, and safe products and services.
We shall undertake programs that enhance the quality of life and provide unique and enriching opportunities connecting diverse groups that in the long term will result in sustainable partnership shaping the communities in which VWIPL employees live and work.
Reporting framework
The reporting of CSR activities shall be in accordance with the format prescribed by the Government, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, vide Notification GSR 129 (E) dated 27.2.14.
The surplus arising out of the CSR projects or programs or activities shall not form part of the business profit of Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
The above CSR Policy shall continue to be in force until amended by the Board in a meeting of the Board of Directors in future.
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Click here for all projectsWe at Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. are relentlessly striving to develop an organization which delivers outstanding quality products and customer services by employing and developing motivated, well qualified and trained individuals, whose primary focus is to achieve total customer satisfaction and to delight our customers.
We commit to undertake energy management within our organization to ensure improvement in energy performance by regular energy reviews, effective monitoring, measurement & control and purchasing of energy efficient products, services and design by providing necessary resources & information.
We ensure that the implementation, documentation and control of the Energy & Environmental Policy are, at all times, aligned with the company vision, objectives, targets and defined requirements of the Management.
Fulfilment of Compliance Obligation
Ensuring compliance with all applicable Regional, National and International Laws, Regulations and other requirements through an active Energy and Environmental Management and Monitoring System, determining & evaluating the compliance obligation.
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Adopting a holistic approach to achieve ecological production of vehicles by reductions in Energy and Water Consumption, Emissions, Waste, Carbon dioxide and VOC by 45 % by the year 2025 based on the baseline of year 2011.
Continual Improvement
Promoting positive environmental outcomes through continual improvement and progressive implementation of best management practices in production Shops, Logistics Areas, Planning, Human Resources, and all other areas of the Company.
Protection & Prevention of Pollution
Minimizing water and energy consumption, reusing and recycling treated waste water, and wherever possible, reducing or eliminating the generation of solid and other wastes. Protect natural environment from harm & degradation arising from activities, product & services. Protection of Biodiversity & Ecosystem.
Corporate Responsibility
Ensuring that all company processes and products meet the requirements of good corporate governance, extending Sustainability and Environmental Requirements to our Supplier Partners, and committing ourselves to the development of the community.
Training of Employees
Identifying level-wise training needs to provide training programs that emphasize the individual's responsibilities required for making sound environmental decisions.
Green Belt Development
Developing a Green Belt inside the company premises to create an environment friendly atmosphere, enhance awareness of the environment and enhance the ecological balance.
This policy is documented, reviewed periodically and is available for all employees, associated companies and the Public.
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Volkswagen began its India operations in 2007 at Pune with an investment of over 700 million. While successfully meeting the vast demands and shifts in the Indian market, we currently offer a wide range of models such as Polo, Vento, Ameo, Tiguan and Passat.
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The selected candidates shall be engaged as Apprentices and will be eligible for a stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961
Interested and eligible candidates can send their application including CV (mentioning their age and marks sheet ) and copy of school certificates latest by 16th July 2019 to the above mentioned address or to the following e-mail ID : volkswagen.academy@volkswagen.co.in
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