Sustainability
Inspired to create a sustainable future
Our sustainability pillars
Our commitment to sustainability is an essential part of LKQ’s corporate strategy. As LKQ Europe, we’re firmly focused on climate and our environmental impact – in addition to developing people, society, and the communities we work and live in. Our sustainability strategy reflects this commitment and is built on three core pillars: Planet, People and Communities.
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Sustainable global goals to improve our world
In 2015, the United Nations (UN) agreed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a global blueprint for all governments, businesses and wider society, these Global Goals are a call to take action to build a greener, fairer, better world by 2030. They outline strategies to reduce global inequality, improve health and education, foster economic development, preserve the natural world, and fight climate change.
LKQ has identified the following goals where our business can make the greatest impact:
7. Affordable, clean energy
- Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
We believe the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are key to acheiving net zero greenhouse gases (GHG) by 2050. We are working to maximize energy efficiency and implement clean, renewable energy technologies across our operations.
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
LKQ continually advances how we recycle vehicles and applies the latest innovative technologies to ensure our products are part of the solution in a circular economy.
12. Responsible consumption and production
- Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) inspire everything LKQ does. As the world’s largest recycler of vehicles, LKQ continually evolves to reduce, restore, regenerate – and contribute to a circular economy.
13. Climate action
- Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
LKQ’s responsible recycling and sustainability efforts move us towards acheiving a more sustainable future and empowers us to protect the environment and our communities.
3. Good health and well-being
- Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
LKQ is committed to ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all. We strive to provide exceptional health benefits and opportunties for our global workforce, including mental health programs and education.
4. Quality education
- Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
We invest in the future of our people through education, scholarships and charitable programs. Providing, opportunities and access to assistance enables our global workforce to achieve their boldest ambitions.
5. Gender equality
- Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
We believe gender equality is a human right. We actively foster inclusiveness in all areas of our business to remove barriers and empower people to be their best.
8. Decent work and economic growth
- Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
LKQ takes action daily to be an employer of choice in all our markets. We're committed to providing a safe, enjoyable, encouraging environment to allow our global workforce to thrive.
3. Good health and well-being
- Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
LKQ is committed to ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all. We strive to provide exceptional health benefits and opportunties for our global workforce, including mental health programs and education.
4. Quality education
- Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
We invest in the future of our people through education, scholarships and charitable programs. Providing, opportunities and access to assistance enables our global workforce to achieve their boldest ambitions.
8. Decent work and economic growth
- Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
LKQ takes action daily to be an employer of choice in all our markets. We're committed to providing a safe, enjoyable, encouraging environment to allow our global workforce to thrive.
11. Sustainable cities and communities
- Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
LKQ supports the communities we live and work in. We believe education opens doors and creates sustainable neighborhoods. Our targeted grants help develop a technically advanced workforce. And our scholarships provide future opportunities for the next generation – inspiring the children of our employees.
Planet
En route to zero emissions
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and reflected in all our operations.
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across all our operations
People
Engaging with our stakeholders
We believe organizations can only become sustainable by engaging with their stakeholders and respond to their needs.
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Committed to support communities
As a socially responsible employer, we strive to empower the communities we operate in.
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