Prestigious environmental award in China

The All-China Environment Federation presented Bosch with the top Chinese environmental award, conferring upon it the title “China Environmental Friendly Enterprise” in recognition of the exemplary environmental focus of 11 subsidiaries in China. The Federation, which works closely with the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection SEPA, presented the award to a total of 16 companies. Bosch is the only one not headquartered in China. “We are honored to receive this title. It is a great credit for Bosch and is also a firm recognition of our years’ efforts in the field of energy saving and environmental protection,” said Dr. Chen Yudong, executive vice president of Bosch (China) Investment Ltd., at the award ceremony.

Environmentally friendly and energy-saving technologies such as clean diesel systems, electric drives, gearboxes for wind turbines, heat pumps, and energy-saving household appliances are also part of the company's long-term corporate strategy in China in the three business sectors Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, and Consumer Goods and Building Technology. A total of 80 HSE (health, safety, and environmental protection) associates nationwide ensure compliance with Chinese legislation and global Bosch HSE standards. All major Chinese locations operate an environmental management system complying with the global ISO 14001 standard and virtually all locations are certified to this standard. In 2009, the Chinese locations succeeded in lowering CO2 emissions by a good 25 percent compared to 2007 levels.

The history of Bosch in China dates back 100 years. As is the case in other countries, the company's long-term strategy here is guided by its corporate values, including future and result focus, cultural diversity, and responsibility. This also involves ensuring a balance between business, environmental, and social concerns. “With this appraisal, Bosch will further intensify the work on energy saving, emission reduction and circular economy within the companies in China, improve internal environment-related management and develop employees’ awareness and initiatives so as to drive the company to step toward higher objectives of energy conservation and environmental protection,” said Dr. Chen.