07/2024

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  The BGC Group comprises four volume brands of the VW Group.
  

  Oliver Blume and Thomas Schäfer Visit Mladá Boleslav
  

  Oliver Blume, CEO of the VW Group, visited the new Škoda Auto headquarters on 18 June, accompanied by Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars and VW Group Board Member responsible for the Brand Group Core (BGC), as well as other Group representatives. In discussions with Škoda Auto management and the KOVO Trade Union, they addressed numerous current and future topics. “We looked in detail at not only the current state of the company but also the challenges, opportunities and the way forward. I can say that the outlook is very promising. However, I would like to encourage all Škoda Auto employees to maximise their synergies with BGC and continue the momentum and direction set within the VW Group,” said Blume. You can read more about the cooperation within BGC in a recent interview with Thomas Schäfer on Škoda Space.
  

  Škoda Auto World
  

  The endowment fund annual report

  How was 2023 at the Škoda Auto Endowment Fund? Which regional development projects did it support? You can learn all of this and more from the annual report, available in an accessible interactive form on the website. The report presents selected projects in the Mladá Boleslav, Rychnov and Vrchlabí regions and introduces in more detail the individual members and the main pillars of fund’s activities.
  

  Personnel changes in education
  

  Maren Kabowski-Ciecior, the current Head of SE – Škoda Academy, will take on a central role at the Volkswagen Group Academy starting in September. She will be succeeded by Peter Podprocký, Managing Director of 42 Prague, who has previously worked at the carmaker on issues including social dialogue and labour law. Petra Meliška, previously Head of STM – MGMT Care, International Assignments, will replace him at the helm of the training institute.

  Success in VW Group competition

  The Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited plant in Pune excelled at the Volkswagen Group Production Awards 2023/2024: Challenge of the Brands. It won first place in the Performance of the Year category and came second in the Sustainable Zero Impact Factory category. In addition, the Mladá Boleslav plant earned second place in the Transformer of the Year category, which emphasises transformation and innovation activities.

  Second place in the Ekonom Sustainability ranking

  At the Sustainable Forum conference organised by the Ekonom weekly and the Confederation of Industry and Transport, an expert jury announced the ranking of companies based on their sustainability strategies and sub-projects of good practice. Škoda Auto placed second among 68 companies with its Best-in-Class in ESG strategy. The judges praised its sophistication, clearly defined specific objectives and significant local impact.

  The IVET Show Car concept, based on the Enyaq, showcases two dozen ideas for using recycled materials, such as frying oil and old mattresses. Read more in the Škoda Storyboard online magazine.
  

  Energy Scouts visit

  The Mladá Boleslav plant welcomed participants of the annual Energy Scouts course organised by the Czech-German Economic Commission, focusing on energy and resource conservation. The day-long event on 14 May featured presentations on reducing the energy and emissions intensity of compressed air production and corporate mobility, demonstrated energy recovery on conveyor lifting platforms and included a tour of the ŠKO-ENERGO premises. Graduates from last year also presented a project in Hall M15 on recycling waste metal from panoramic roof cut-outs.
  

  Awards for supporting LGBTQ+ community

  Škoda Auto received two awards at the Pride Business Forum in May. It took home the LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer 2024 – Big Step Forward award for significant efforts in diversity and inclusion and advancing support for the LGBTQ+ community. Martina Zimmermann, Expert Coordinator Diversity from S/X – Transformation (pictured in the centre), who has worked extensively at the carmaker to promote equality for LGBTQ+ community people in the workplace, was honoured with the Pride Business Forum Hero award.

  Škoda Gardens on the roofs of the Křižík pavilions; that is the name of a new project at the Prague Exhibition Centre, in which the carmaker has become a partner.
  

  6,000 m2

  Area of green living terraces for socialising. 

  30 minutes

  On the terraces, visitors can rent a Rekola bicycle for half an hour free of charge.

  3 cars

  As part of the partnership, the exhibition centre will use three Enyaq Sportline cars.

  How they see us
  

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  Superb 1,5 TSI mHEV 110 kW
  

  Following the practical station wagon, the brand’s flagship now also offers a “managerial” liftback version.
  

  (7 June 2024)

  Modern systems onboard

  Excellent aerodynamics

  Comfortable chassis

  Very spacious interior

  Sleek, timeless design

  Onboard electronics sometimes need fine-tuning

  Noisy engine at high speeds

  Wheels thump on road bumps

  Less-than-perfect chassis sound silencing

  Škoda Auto‘s award-winning offices in the AFI City Tower (above) and in the Philadelphia (below).
  

  Carmaker’s IT office celebrates success

  Škoda Auto achieved success in the Office of the Year 2023 competition with its new premises for the SAP Concern Competence Centre in the AFI City Tower and Škoda X in the Philadelphia building in Prague. The company won in the IT office category, with the expert jury particularly appreciating the exceptional design, innovation, atmosphere and quality of the working environment. Organised by consulting company Prochazka & Partners for the eighth time, the competition recognised the most interesting projects in 10 categories. This year, 88 projects were submitted by companies and architecture studios. Radka Čihulková, Andrea Boučková and Vlastimil Pacek from the BAR – Real Estate Asset and Travel MGMT department accepted the awards during a gala evening at Žofín in Prague.

  On the network
  

  Elroq partially reveals its face
  

  This autumn, the Elroq compact SUV will join the Škoda all-electric portfolio. Marking Škoda’s first-ever production car in the Modern Solid design language, the Elroq will offer a minimalist exterior that blends robustness, functionality and authenticity. You can get a first idea of what the car will look like from the released silhouette of the car’s front, which is partially revealed in a video featured in the Škoda Storyboard online magazine.
  

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• Dedication and flexibility

  Andreas Dick has been the Board Member for Production and Logistics since last September. Since then, he has quickly grown into the role and is focused on guiding the carmaker through a period of transformation. In this interview, you will learn what matters most in terms of production and how challenging it is to produce electric cars compared with their combustion engine counterparts.

  Interview
  

  Flexibility is the Key to Success

  Andreas Dick has been Board Member for Production and Logistics since last September. Since assuming this role, he has quickly adapted and is now focused on guiding the carmaker through a challenging period of transformation.

  When Andreas Dick learned that he would be joining the Škoda Auto Board of Directors, he was delighted. The manager with a technical background values the ingenuity of the Czech brand’s employees and points to the company’s remarkable flexibility as the key to its success. However, he acknowledges that the carmaker needs to undergo a significant transformation, which involves not only transitioning to electromobility but also placing greater emphasis on reducing environmental impacts and boosting production efficiency. According to him, Škoda Auto is in an excellent position to handle the transformation successfully.

  What does 2024 look like for Škoda Auto in terms of production so far?

  I would say pretty well. To date, we’ve produced more cars this year than last, and I must stress that we have managed to do this despite introducing several new products recently. Last year, we started production of the new Superb in Bratislava, the Kodiaq in Kvasiny and updates to the Kamiq and Scala, with the Octavia following recently in Mladá Boleslav. Handling so many consecutive innovations is unusual for production, and we’re managing it very well.

  That sounds promising. Are there any particular challenges?

  Of course. One example is the fluctuating demand for electric cars, which we have to respond to. We’ve been producing more cars with internal combustion engines than we had planned, and that is leading to some parts shortages that we need to address.

  Is there anything that has pleasantly surprised you about production at Škoda Auto?

  Before joining the carmaker, I knew that it was a very flexible company, able to respond to market challenges and part supply issues. However, experiencing the extent of this flexibility and the ability to make the most of it has really surprised me.

  Does Škoda Auto boast any exceptional technical solutions in terms of production? 

  One thing is helping us a lot at the moment: We’re a VW Group brand that produces both electric and combustion engine cars on the same production line. This poses a big technical challenge, but it grants us considerable flexibility, especially given the current market volatility.

  The biggest current challenge is the fluctuating demand for electric cars. We must work hard to transition from combustion engine cars to electric ones, maintaining a careful balance.
  

  What are the current trends in car production? 

  There are several. Technology is constantly evolving, which means automation is being applied in more and more areas. Other trends like artificial intelligence and digitisation are also becoming more prevalent. In general, the way cars are manufactured is also changing, with a significant emphasis on sustainability, which is profoundly influencing production methods.

  What does the carmaker do to increase the sustainability of production?

  A great deal. A lot of it has to do with reducing CO2 emissions. This includes installing photovoltaic power plants on our facility roofs, switching to biogas for heating the paint shop and planning a major upgrade at ŠKO-ENERGO’s facilities to switch to biomass combustion by the end of the decade, which will mean a shift to CO2-neutral production. We are also constantly working on new sustainable materials and have reduced waste paint in our paint shop, for example.

  What do you think matters most in terms of production?

  Ultimately, it is always most important that production be cost-effective. Škoda cars are renowned for their quality and affordability. That is why we must constantly focus on cutting production costs. Equally important is designing new cars to ensure that they can be smoothly and economically integrated into production, without excessive additional investments or time. 

  What will happen to the Force Program? Are you planning to transform it?

  Yes, it is awaiting change. The Force Program was created five years ago and has yielded numerous great results, but times are changing. In the current phase of transformation, we are seeing numerous fundamental changes; for example, in how cars are produced. This requires us to focus on other areas, but we will preserve elements of the original plan. 

  What is the new production strategy to be based on?

  There are three basic pillars. The first is creating a timeless factory by transforming our plants. The second pillar focuses on operational excellence, especially cost reduction. And the third pillar, leadership and accountability, centres on people, who are critical to any transformation. We also need to focus more on expanding our international presence to secure the future of the Škoda brand, particularly in India and the markets of the ASEAN (Southeast Asia – ed.) region.

  What role does artificial intelligence play in manufacturing?

  It can be used to improve quality and productivity for advanced automation and other purposes. We already use neural networks that learn and help us fundamentally improve production equipment maintenance, as well as a camera system that monitors our conveyors. AI also optimises logistics, such as maximising shipping space and planning truck routes. I also see that we have a lot of employees who are passionate about leveraging AI. Sometimes, it is incredibly easy and fast. It is a playground for us to be more and more active in the future.

  What challenges does Škoda Auto face in the field of electric cars, and how is it prepared for them? 

  We are well-prepared for the era of electric cars. We have a successful Enyaq family of models, and soon, we’ll be introducing the new Elroq electric car. However, the biggest challenge in this regard is the fluctuating demand for electric vehicles. Therefore, we must work hard to manage the transition from combustion engine cars to electric cars, ensuring a careful balance. Our employees are already geared up for increased electric car production.

  Škoda Auto is particularly well-known for its dedicated employees who love their work. This presents a significant opportunity for our future.
  

  Comparing combustion engine cars with electric cars, which is more challenging to produce?

  In essence, both are just cars. However, there are specific considerations, such as the significant weight of electric vehicles, which requires the correct dimensioning of the entire production line and the adjustment of conveyor systems. With electric cars, safety measures concerning electric currents must be addressed. Despite these factors, the overall differences in production are not extensive.

  How difficult would it be to switch to producing only electric cars? Are you preparing for that?

  Currently, we are capable of producing the Enyaq electric model on the same line as the Octavia with an internal combustion engine. This flexibility allows us to produce more of one or the other model as needed. In terms of production, we are actively planning for a complete shift towards an electric future, which I strongly believe in. Our task is to prepare our plants for this shift, determining the timing and specifics of the transition. That is the difficult part, but we’re ready for it.

  What do you think is most important in terms of efficiency in the future? People, energy or materials?

  Of course, input costs are crucial. We have to keep an eye on energy prices, strive for CO2 neutrality and also focus on materials, particularly as we move towards more intensive use of renewable, recycled and recyclable products, which have their own production requirements. However, the key element is always people. If you wish to be successful, you need people who are dedicated, especially during transformative periods. In a fast-changing environment, our team must be eager to learn and adapt. We need to think about how to guide our employees through the transformation and help them grow with us since we need their ideas. At Škoda Auto, we are known for our committed employees who love their work. And this is where a great opportunity lies for us moving forward.

  Are the demands for greater efficiency related to electric cars or conventional cars? Or both?

  In this case, both. Our goal is to produce as efficiently as possible to offer the best value for money to our customers, and production costs play a major role in this, regardless of whether the vehicle is electric or has a combustion engine.

  Do you have a favourite car in the Škoda portfolio?

  That is a very tough question because I actually have three favourites. The first is the historic Škoda Superb from 1930, an amazing car, especially in terms of design. The next one, which I immediately fell in love with when I joined the carmaker, is the Spartak, which I drove during one of my first weekends with Škoda at the Classic Tour. From our current portfolio, I like the new Kodiaq in its plug-in hybrid version.

  Has your family moved to the Czech Republic with you? Do you have any favourite places or food here?

  Yes. My family and I live in Prague, where my children go to school, and I really enjoy the city. Prague is simply amazing. Of course, we’ve already taken some trips nearby, visiting places like Karlštejn and Karlovy Vary. However, at this point, we’re still exploring the capital city. There’s so much to see, and we still haven’t seen everything we want to. Prague also offers great food. It’s a wonderful place to live.

  How do you feel about the atmosphere at Škoda Auto?

  When I got the offer to join the Board of Directors, I was very pleased. I think it’s a fantastic company, largely thanks to its employees. I had worked with some of the Škoda Auto team in my previous job and was always impressed by their attitude and way of working. They focus on finding solutions, don’t overthink problems and are very flexible.
  

  Tip
  

  To learn more, listen to Episode 18 of the #ExploreSkoda podcast on the YouTube channel or in the Škoda Storyboard online magazine.
  

  Andreas Dick

  He has been with VW since 1998. As an engineer who graduated from the Technical University of Braunschweig, he has held various positions, including head of the Body Building department at Volkswagen de Mexico and plant manager in Changchun, China. In 2011, he took over responsibility for the construction of the plant in Foshan, China, and later became its director. From 2016 to 2019, he managed the VW plant in Emden, where he supervised the launch of the Passat and Arteon models. Since 2019, he has served as Technical Vice President at FAW‑Volkswagen in Changchun, where he was responsible for production, product management, logistics, planning and technical development, among other things. He joined Škoda Auto in September 2023 when his compatriot, Michael Oeljeklaus, retired after 13 years as Board Member for Production and Logistics. 

• Sustainable dealership

  In the Latvian capital of Riga, the Baltic importer has opened a renovated showroom reflecting the new corporate identity and enhancing biodiversity and social life in the surrounding area. The showroom features many sustainable technology solutions in its interior and exterior and includes a café for customers and people living nearby, surrounded by added greenery, including trees.

  The First Sustainable Dealership

  In Riga, Latvia, the local importer has opened a refurbished showroom that not only introduces a new corporate identity but also promotes biodiversity and enhances social life in the surrounding area.

  From the world
  

  The Škoda Skandi Motors dealership is strategically situated on the route between Riga’s city centre and the airport, on the outskirts of Latvia’s seaside capital. Its showroom radiates freshness and brings many aspects of from the Green Retail concept to boost its sustainability.

  This showroom is a pilot project in Riga, where the existing building has undergone various modifications. The façade is dominated by a large screen wall powered by solar panels above the entrance.

  Greenery, including trees, has also been added to the site and surrounding parking areas. Another addition is a public bicycle repair station where cyclists can find the necessary tools and even a hand pump to inflate their tyres. The carmaker’s aim is for the upgraded dealerships to contribute to both biodiversity and social life in the area. Therefore, the showroom in Riga features a café that welcomes both customers and people living nearby. 
  

  The opening ceremony of the new showroom in Riga took place on 22 May with representatives from the carmaker attending: Robert Kokoška, Head of VA1 – After Sales Region 1 (right), and Petr Bulíř from VE/5 – Region 5 (second from left).
  

  Inside, the showroom uses several sustainable solutions, including automatic temperature control, innovative air ventilation and a more efficient system for water heating and circulation. In addition, the lighting system uses energy-saving LED lighting units that adjust based on the current use of the space.

  Praise and appreciation for the Baltic importer’s proactive approach have been voiced from various quarters. Last year, the first European dealership under the new corporate identity was opened in Tallinn, Estonia.

• From the world / vietnam

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  From the world
  

  Visitors from Vietnam
  

  Representatives from the TC Group test-drove the new Kodiaq and Superb models to Hrubá Skála Castle.

  Škoda Auto is gearing up to start local assembly of Kushaq and Slavia cars from India in the Vietnamese market, which it entered last autumn. The company is collaborating with its Vietnamese partner, the TC Group. A delegation led by Chairman Nguyen Anh Tuan from the TC Group visited Mladá Boleslav at the end of May, who was accompanied by representatives of the Škoda Representative Office in Vietnam. They met with Martin Jahn, Board Member for Sales and Marketing, Holger Peters, Board Member for Finance, IT and Legal affairs, Andreas Dick, Board Member for Production and Logistics, Thoralf Hanschel, Head of PK – Component Production, and Jan Procházka, Head of VI – Sales International. 

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  Vietnam ranks as the fourth-largest automotive market in Southeast Asia.

  The two-day programme included an introduction to the local plant and the new models slated for launch on the Vietnamese market. The delegation visited the engine and battery production facilities and attended the unveiling of the upgraded Octavia model. They also enjoyed test drives with the latest generations of the Kodiaq and Superb models.

• Tour de France in Czech

  L’Etape Czech Republic allows amateur cyclists to experience the unique spirit of the Tour de France. This year’s fourth edition took place on 15 June in the Prague area and featured a festive cycling atmosphere at the start and finish lines, fans with creative decorations along the route, completely dedicated roads and top-class facilities, including the director’s Enyaq car.

  Like the Tour de France

  The fourth edition of L’Etape Czech Republic, which offers amateur cyclists the chance to experience the atmosphere of the world’s most famous race, featured cycling star Alberto Contador.

  Event
  

  Similar to the legendary Tour de France, L’Etape Czech Republic enjoys significant support from Škoda Auto. But the similarities don’t end there. The event is marked by a festive cycling atmosphere at both the start and finish lines, fans with creative decorations along the route, completely dedicated roads and top-class facilities, including the director‘s car: an Enyaq. This year’s fourth edition took place on Saturday, 15 June, from Strahov in Prague to the traditionally hilly terrain of the Křivoklát area and back.

  The fastest was Petr Fiala, who completed the main route in 3:23:52 hours. He surpassed some notable names in the starting field. “The route was beautiful,” said Contador, a two-time Tour de France winner. “It was my first time racing in the Czech Republic, and I could truly experience the great Czech passion for cycling. I was overwhelmed by the support we received.” He started the race at the front, but then shifted to a relaxed pace, stopping to chat with fans. Zdeněk Štybar, accompanied by his former personal mechanic from Belgium, a 67-year-old cancer survivor, also took a leisurely approach, although the pair still covered the track at an average speed of 29 km/h!

  Also in the peloton was Martina Sáblíková, three-time Olympic speed skating champion and L’Etape Czech Republic ambassador, who has completed all previous editions. After the race, she also praised the fans all along the route. 
  

  2,816

  Almost 3,000 participants took to the routes of L’Etape Czech Republic 2024. 

  130.6 km

  Total length of the race route.

  38 km/h

  Average speed of the race winner, Petr Fiala.

  Another portion of the cyclist

  However, the excitement doesn‘t end with the June race. L’Etape Czech Republic will have a second leg this year, on 17 August in Prachatice. This time, it will be a mountain race with an elevation gain of 2,100 metres over a 101-kilometre course. You can still register for the race at letapeczech.cz. Registrations are also already open for next year’s edition of both variants of L’Etape Czech Republic.

  In the meantime, you can be inspired by watching the Tour de France, which starts on 29 June in Florence and culminates on 21 July with an unconventional time trial from Monaco to Nice. Then in August, the eight-stage Tour de France Femmes by Zwift will take place, starting in Rotterdam and finishing above the legendary serpentines of Alpe d’Huez. For both races, Škoda Auto traditionally provides the support fleet, glass trophies for the winners and the green jersey for the sprint points leader.

• The origin of Curiosity Fuel coffee

  The sustainable coffee of Škoda Auto’s own brand, which will be available in all the Czech carmaker’s plants from the summer, primarily comes from family farms in India, with some from Tanzania in Africa. It is grown sustainably, as certified by the Rainforest Alliance. The farms contribute to increasing biodiversity and are also socially important.

  About the Origin of Curiosity Fuel Coffee

  Škoda Auto’s own-brand sustainable coffee, which will be available at all the carmaker’s Czech plants starting this summer, comes from family farms. How is it grown there?

  You will already be familiar with Curiosity Fuel coffee (mentioned in the May 2024 issue of Škoda Mobil), and perhaps you’ve even tasted it or drink it regularly. It will soon be available across all Škoda Auto operations in the Czech Republic, including restaurants and cafés. But where does its journey begin? The vast majority of the coffee comes from family farms in India, with a portion from Tanzania in Africa. All of it is grown sustainably, a fact certified by the Rainforest Alliance.

  Now, we’ll take a closer look at three Indian farmers who cultivate both arabica and robusta coffee types for Curiosity Fuel. They are Roshan Divaker, Dhanush Mavinahally and Anil Kuchally, who manage land ranging from 50,000 to more than 160,000 m2 in Karnataka, southwest India. This tropical region, with abundant rainfall and plantations located in the Western Ghats at about 1 kilometre above sea level, is ideal for coffee trees. The farmers manually harvest only ripe coffee cherries in several rounds. On the same day, the beans are stripped of their skins and dried in the sun. Next, the beans are sent to the family roasting plant in Bezděčín for further processing.

  Manually and gently

  Coffee growing on these three farms is in harmony with nature. The farmers have preserved numerous native trees on the plantations, which provide shade and increase biodiversity by serving as a refuge for birds, bees and other animals. “We use a multi-crop system on the plantations that helps us to preserve various native tree species, which is very useful for maintaining and supporting soil health and microflora. This also helps to prevent soil erosion and the rise of the water table,” said D. Mavinahally. In addition to the traditional mix of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, the farms also use cow manure from local cattle farmers to fertilise the land. The social importance of the farms is also significant – they provide numerous jobs for people in the surrounding area.

  Rainforest Alliance

  Certified agriculture emphasises sustainability, conservation and improved conditions for farmers and local communities. The Rainforest Alliance promotes practices that include protecting biodiversity, reducing the use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers and conserving natural resources, especially water and soil. Farm workers participating in this programme enjoy better working conditions and receive fairer pay. Rainforest Alliance–certified coffee and other products can be recognised by the green frog logo.

  Sustainability
  

• GreenFuture / clean-up-the-Czech-Republic

  GreenFuture

  Clean Up the Czech Republic 

  How Škoda employees help nature  

  Škoda Auto, in cooperation with the KOVO Trade Union, has been actively involved in cleaning up nature every spring and autumn since 2015 as part of its commitment to environmental protection and sustainability under its GreenFuture strategy. Škoda volunteers (including employees and their family members, interns, trainees and students from the Škoda Auto Vocational School) participate in these clean-ups. As part of its involvement in the nationwide Clean Up the Czech Republic campaign, the carmaker focuses on waste collection in the regions of its plants: the Mladá Boleslav, Rychnov and Vrchlabí regions. Individual departments across Škoda Auto also organise team meetings as a separate activity (see Other volunteer events of this year). 

  “Sustainability is a key part of Škoda Auto’s strategy, as demonstrated by our wide range of activities aimed at environmental protection,” says Maren Gräf, Board Member for People & Culture. “In cooperation with the KOVO Trade Union, we emphasise the benefits of personal involvement of each individual. I greatly appreciate the participation of all volunteers and thank the conservationists for their long-term help with the environment around our plants, not only during the Clean Up the Czech Republic challenge and Earth Day celebrations.” 

  This year’s clean-ups under the carmaker’s auspices started in Mladá Boleslav in April, continued in Vrchlabí in May and near Kvasiny in early June.

  This year’s clean-up events involved almost 250 volunteers who collectively gathered more than 8.1 tonnes of waste in their free time.

  Mladá Boleslav region

  This year, volunteers first headed to the forests of Martinovice on 6 April, located under the municipality of Březno near Mladá Boleslav. The organisation of the meeting was managed by ČSOP Klenice (Czech Union of Nature Conservationists). The Klenice River, mainly known to mushroom pickers, also originates in this area. Thanks to this event, it was possible to clear it of waste that has been accumulating since the 1980s. Volunteers collected various items such as cables, tyres, glass and plastic bottles, as well as old clothes from local illegal dumping sites known as “shards”. In total, nearly 5 tonnes of waste was removed from the site. “A big thank you to all the volunteers, as well as our partner organisation, ČSOP Klenice, and František Vondráček, a local forester, for the waste removal and the insightful lecture about local fauna and flora,” adds Michal Kadera, Head of the SR – External Affairs department.

  Vrchlabí region

  Employees from the production plant in Vrchlabí, along with the organising administration of the Krkonoše National Park, set out to clean up the Medvědín ski slope on 18 May. The event in the mountainous environment attracted many people who combined spending time in nature with helping the forests. Here, they collected approximately 3 tonnes of waste.

  Rychnov region

  On 2 June, the spring round of clean-ups concluded with an event near Šerlich in the Orlické Mountains, where employees and other volunteers from the Kvasiny plant traditionally participated. The popular tourist spot prompted local conservationists from ČSOP Prorubky to focus on the mountain ridge and surrounding forests.
  

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  Sustainable development, environmental friendliness and resource conservation are core values at Škoda Auto. The carmaker’s main goal is to minimise its ecological footprint throughout the entire value chain, a commitment it has pursued for more than 10 years through its GreenFuture strategy. In addition, in line with the VW Group’s new sustainability strategy called regenerate+ (see the May 2024 issue of Škoda Mobil), it supports the preservation of biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems. For a comprehensive overview of the environmental measures, please see the sustainability page of the Škoda Storyboard online magazine.
  

• GreenFuture / other-events

  GreenFuture

  Other volunteer events of this year 

  Škoda employees and individual teams are also involved in various clean-up activities through the Škoda Volunteers employee group. They help in removing windbreaks and self-seeding plants from nature, restoring pools and ponds and helping to mow meadows. Here is a list of a few of this year’s events.

  Green Logistics 

  The Green Logistics team is dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of logistics. For the third year, members of the team visited the Krkonoše National Park (KRNAP) to help with forest restoration. This year, the chosen site was in the Harrachov–Rýžoviště area, where the logistics team cleared windbreaks of branches and trunk stumps to make room for the new trees to grow. 

  Interns

  Škoda logistics interns focused on clearing self-seeding plants and brambles in a forest meadow near Vlkava. Within a few years, this area had become completely overgrown with self-seeded bushes and trees, displacing the highly endangered purple lady orchids. This site was one of only four places in the Mladá Boleslav region where these orchids still grew.

  Technical Service Assembly Shops

  In May, employees of the PFS-M – Technical Service Assembly Shops department, in cooperation with the local KRNAP administration, took part in a volunteer event to clear the forest area in Benecko of branches and logging debris.

  Trainers and coaches

  Employees of VAQ – Sales and After Sales Training Academy cleaned up the area behind the former meat processing plant in Kosmonosy. Within a few hours, they collected several bags of garbage, tyres and other litter, ridding the nature of unnecessary and, for some animals, potentially dangerous waste.

  Production System

  Volunteers from the PSI-P – Production System department removed non-native self-seeded pine trees in the Bohemian Paradise near Žehrovský Forest. Since commonly used machinery could not be employed, the task required manpower, lever shears, hand saws and more. The employees tackled this challenge with enthusiasm, and within a few hours of intensive work, they cut down a significant number of trees, helping to rid the forest of non-native species.

  Serial Pilot Hall

  Employees from the PF1/1 – Pilot Hall MB I department were tasked with removing self-seeding plants and cutting brambles and old grass on the Vyskeř Hill. Under the supervision of the Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area staff, they cleared a considerable amount of self-seeding plants from the top of the hill, which featured relatively difficult and sloping terrain, and burned a large part of it.

• Udržitelnost / curiosity-fuel – fotogalerie

  Coffee is grown, harvested and processed into green, pulpless beans on family farms in India and Tanzania.
  

  It is then transported to the Czech Republic for further processing.

  This is roasting, which is handled by the family-run Jablum roastery in Bezděčín.

• Akce / setkani-zamestnancu – fotogalerie

  Maren Gräf, členka představenstva za oblast Lidé a kultura, a Jaroslav Povšík, předseda Odborů KOVO, poděkovali přítomným hostům za jejich dlouholetou práci.

  Pro bývalé zaměstnance byl ve Škoda Muzeu připraven bohatý program včetně vystoupení Hany Holišové a Orchestru Karla Vlacha.

  Účastníci mohli také využít připravený zdravotní program.

• Akce / l-etape-2024 – fotogalerie

  The start and finish of the L'Etape Czech Republic race was again in the neighbourhood of Strahov Stadium in Prague.

  As in the Tour de France, the race director's car was a red Enyaq, which carried the head of the project, Přemysl Novák, along the route.

  The participants were fuelled by the thunderous support of fans along the route.

  This was also appreciated by two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador, who took the race at a more relaxed pace, even stopping at the fans.

  The route took the cyclists on closed roads in the hilly landscape of Křivoklát Area.

  The We Love Cycling project, backed by the Škoda brand, took its new mascot Fanda to the race. 

  Petr Fiala of the Integray L27 amateur performance team was the first to finish.

  A cycling town was created at the finish line, where fans of the sport of all ages found entertainment.

• Reportáž / simulacni-centrum – fotogalerie

  Testování probíhá v utěsněném sarkofágu s tloušťkou stěn 85 cm. Dovnitř je vidět skrz odvětrávané a vyhřívané okno z vrstveného skla.

  Rozšířené emisní centrum slouží i k měření spotřeb a dojezdů elektrických vozidel podle cyklu WLTP i pro oddělení Kvality.

  Slavnostního otevření centra se účastnili zástupci oblasti Technické vývoje, Kvality i Odborů KOVO.

  Akce se uskutečnila 28. května a pozvaní na ni byli také novináři.

  Držáky vozu na dynamometrických válcích slouží k jeho bezpečnému uchycení.

  Testy v extrémních podmínkách probíhají automatizovaně pomocí jízdních robotů zabudovaných ve vozech.

• Pravidla soutěže

  Pravidla soutěže ve ŠKODA Mobilu

  1. Pořadatel Soutěže

  Společnost Škoda Auto a.s., se sídlem tř. Václava Klementa 869, Mladá Boleslav II, 293 01 Mladá Boleslav, IČO: 00177041, zapsaná v obchodním rejstříku vedeném Městským soudem v Praze pod sp. zn. B 332 (dále jen „Pořadatel“), pořádá tuto čtenářskou soutěž (dále jen „Soutěž“), jejíž postup a podmínky upravují tato pravidla (dále jen „Pravidla“).

  2. Doba trvání soutěže

  Soutěž probíhá v době od 7. 6. do 21. 6. 2024 (dále jen „Doba soutěže“).

  3. Soutěžící

  Soutěže se může účastnit každý čtenář zaměstnaneckých novin Škoda Mobil, který v Době soutěže vyplní kvíz a své odpovědi zašle na e-mailovou adresu skoda.mobil@skoda-auto.cz (dále jen „Soutěžící“). Soutěžící se zavazuje uvádět v soutěžní registraci pouze pravdivé údaje.

  Soutěžící mladší 18 let se mohou Soutěže zúčastnit pouze se souhlasem svého zákonného zástupce, který je povinen se na žádost Pořadateli prokázat.

  Ze Soutěže jsou vyloučeni zaměstnanci útvaru GKU jako organizátora soutěže a osoby těmto osobám blízké podle § 22 zákona č. 89/2012 Sb., občanský zákoník, ve znění pozdějších předpisů.

  4. Princip Soutěže

  Úkolem soutěžícího je zaslat správné znění kvízu, který Pořadatel zveřejní v tištěné verzi zaměstnaneckých novin Škoda Mobil (vydání 6/2024), nebo v online verzi novin téhož vydání na webové adrese www.skodamobil.cz. Zodpovězením otázek se rozumí odeslání správných odpovědí na kvíz na e-mailovou adresu skoda.mobil@skoda-auto.cz. Každý soutěžící může odeslat své odpovědi za Dobu soutěže jen jednou. Ze správných odpovědí budou vylosováni 3 výherci (dále jen „Výherce“).

  5. Výhra v Soutěži

  Výhrou je následující cena:

  3x balíčky reklamních předmětů Škoda.
  

  6. Kontaktování Výherce a podmínky čerpání výhry

  Pořadatel bude Výherce informovat o výhře zejména telefonicky/písemně na kontaktní telefonní číslo / e-mailovou adresu, které Soutěžící uvedl v e-mailu se svými odpověďmi, a to nejpozději do 14 dnů od ukončení Soutěže. S Výhercem se Pořadatel následně dohodne na způsobu předání Výhry. Standardní způsob předání výhry je osobní předání. Podmínkou předání výhry je podpis předávacího protokolu nebo potvrzení o převzetí ze strany Výherce.

  Výhru není možné alternativně vyplatit v hotovosti ani v jiném plnění. Výhra není soudně vymahatelná. Poskytovatelem výhry je Pořadatel. Pořadatel nenese žádnou odpovědnost za jakákoliv rizika a závazky související s užíváním výhry. Pořadatel si rovněž vyhrazuje právo výměny výhry za výhru, která je odpovídající náhradou.

  V případě, že Výherce výhru nepřevezme osobně ve sjednaném termínu, ztrácí na výhru nárok a výhra propadne, aniž by Výherci vznikl nárok na jakoukoliv kompenzaci ze strany Pořadatele.

  7. Pravidla ochrany osobních údajů (v souladu s GDPR 2016/679)

  Vyplněním kvízu a vyluštěním osmisměrky a zasláním odpovědí na výše uvedenou e-mailovou adresu Soutěžící vědomě a dobrovolně souhlasí s Pravidly soutěže (viz tento dokument), což znamená:

  – zařazení do soutěže a příslušné evidence Soutěžících;

  – zasílání informačních e-mailů týkajících se této Soutěže;

  – případné zveřejnění jeho osobních údajů v rozsahu jméno a příjmení na výherní listině.

  Osobní údaje budou uchovávány pouze pro potřebu Soutěže a nebudou využívány k marketingovým účelům.

  Osobní údaje se zpracovávají po dobu od jejich poskytnutí v rámci Soutěže až do vyhlášení výsledků Soutěže, maximálně však na 1 rok od jejich poskytnutí. Osobní údaje jsou od Soutěžícího získávány na základě pravdivě vyplněného registračního e‑mailu (e-mail se správnými odpověďmi zaslaný na skoda.mobil@skoda-auto.cz). Osobní údaje Soutěžícího budou zpracovány ve výše uvedeném rozsahu v elektronické databázi správce osobních údajů, popř. zpracovatelem, se kterým správce osobních údajů (Pořadatel) uzavře příslušnou smlouvu.

  Požádá-li Soutěžící o informaci o zpracování svých osobních údajů, je mu správce a případně i zpracovatel povinen tuto informaci bez zbytečného odkladu předat. Každý Soutěžící, který zjistí nebo se domnívá, že správce provádí zpracování jeho osobních údajů, které je v rozporu s ochranou soukromého a osobního života Soutěžícího nebo v rozporu se zákonem, může požádat správce o vysvětlení nebo požadovat, aby správce odstranil takto vzniklý stav. Soutěžící má právo (omezení zpracování, oprava osobních údajů, doplnění nebo likvidace osobních údajů, podání stížnosti) se obracet na správce na: DPoffice@skoda-auto.cz.

  Kontakty:

  Pověřenec pro ochranu osobních údajů ve ŠKODA AUTO: DPO@skoda-auto.cz

  Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů: www.uoou.cz.

  8. Ostatní ustanovení

  Pořadatel neodpovídá za přímé či nepřímé škody v souvislosti s účastí v Soutěži. Nebezpečí škody na výhře přechází na Výherce okamžikem předání výhry Výherci. Pořadatel není odpovědný za jakékoli technické problémy vzniklé při přenosu dat elektronickými prostředky.

  Pořadatel si vyhrazuje právo bez udání důvodu vyloučit Soutěžícího, jehož chování či jednání vykazuje známky nekalého či podvodného jednání. Osoby nesplňující podmínky účasti v Soutěži nebo jednající v rozporu s Pravidly Soutěže nebudou do Soutěže zařazeny. I pokud taková osoba splní některé podmínky pro získání výhry, např. v důsledku nepravdivých informací, které poskytla, nestává se Výhercem a nemá nárok na výhru. Výhra bude v takovém případě předána dalšímu Soutěžícímu v pořadí. Soutěžící bude vyloučen v případě, že Pořadatel zjistí nebo bude mít oprávněné podezření na spáchání podvodného nebo nekalého jednání ze strany některého ze Soutěžících či jiné osoby, která dopomohla danému Soutěžícímu k získání Výhry.

  Pořadatel si vyhrazuje právo i bez uvedení důvodů Dobu soutěže zkrátit, Soutěž přerušit nebo zrušit či změnit její Pravidla, a to i bez udělení výhry a bez poskytnutí náhrad. Pořadatel si rovněž vyhrazuje právo nahradit ohlášenou výhru předmětem podobného typu a odpovídající hodnoty a upravit podmínky předání výhry v případě, že výhra nebude poskytnuta způsobem umožňujícím předání výhry vítězům v souladu s těmito Pravidly.

  Pořadatel má právo konečného rozhodnutí ve všech záležitostech Soutěže včetně rozhodnutí o neudělení výhry v Soutěži a také si vyhrazuje právo konečného posouzení splnění či nesplnění podmínek stanovených pro získání výhry v Soutěži. Výhru nezískají ti Soutěžící, kteří nesplní byť jen okrajově či částečně stanovené podmínky pro získání výhry. Pořadatel tímto nepřebírá vůči Soutěžícím žádné jiné závazky, a tito nemají nárok na jakákoliv jiná plnění ze strany Pořadatele než uvedená v těchto Pravidlech.

  V případě, že dojde ke změnám podmínek a Pravidel Soutěže, bude toto učiněno písemně ve formě aktualizace těchto Pravidel. Aktuální verze těchto Pravidel je v plném znění dostupná na www.skodamobil.cz. Soutěžící nemá právo na náhradu nákladů spojených s účastí v Soutěži, a to ani v případě změny těchto Pravidel.

  Tato Pravidla jsou platná a účinná ode dne 7. 6. 2024.

• GreenFuture / uklidme-cesko – fotogalerie

  Škoda Auto has been involved in the Clean Up the Czech Republic event since 2015.

  Some of the volunteers took part in the Clean up the Czech Republic with KRNAP event.

  This year, students of the Škoda Auto University also helped in cleaning the Martinovice forest. 

  Škoda Auto volunteers regularly participate not only in the Clean up the Czech Republic...

  ... but also others with the aim of helping nature, such as the FI department in KRNAP.

  This year, the PF1/1 department was removing infestations on Vyskeř hill.

  The Green Logistics team cleared a clearing of branches and logs near Harrachov this year.

  Logistics trainees focused on clearing pioneer woody plants and blackberries in a forest meadow near Vlkava.

  Volunteers from Tool Shop mowed an orchid meadow in the Bohemian Paradise.

  The Quality Managament of Production (GQF), Purchased Parts (GQD) and Components (GQH) departments joined forces to plant trees in the Strašnov forest near Mladá Boleslav.

• Výroba / digi-dispecink-mb – fotogalerie

  Nové pracoviště nahrazuje pět původních boleslavských dispečinků.

  K dispečinku náleží moderní kancelářské a zasedací prostory.

  O designový návrh zázemí podle Standardu Škoda se postarali kolegové z oddělení BAR – Real Estate Asset & Travel MGMT.

• Akce / hackathon-2024 – fotogalerie

  V konferenčním sále Laurin & Klement Kampusu se sešlo 104 zaměstnanců automobilky, kteří zde představili 19 projektů.

  Slavnostního zahájení akce se ujala Maren Gräf, členka představenstva za oblast Lidé a kultura.

  Předání cen měl na starosti Holger Peters, člen představenstva za oblast Financí, IT

  a právních záležitostí.

  Škoda Hackathon 2024 se uskutečnil pod osobní záštitou předsedy představenstva Klause Zellmera.

• Výročí – fotogalerie

  Ignác Theodor Petera vybudoval ve Vrchlabí firmu, která se nejprve zaměřovala na výrobo kočárů a dalšího souvisejícího sortimentu.

  Zakladatel vrchlabské dílny Ignác Theodor Petera.

  Před první světovou válkou ve Vrchlabí kromě osobních vozů karosovali také autobusy.

• Okem zrcadlovky – fotogalerie

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

• VZOR – fotogalerie

  Studie VISION 7S představuje sedmimístné elektrické SUV s řadou neotřelých řešení.

  V říjnu vyrazil částečně funkční model vozu nejprve do Anglie, k vidění byl v Londýně u Tower Bridge a následně si ho na vlastní kůži vyzkoušeli novináři v Peterborough.

  Následovala také novinářská prezentace studie ve španělském přímořském letovisku Marbella.

  Kola mají průměr 22" a aerodynamické ráfky jsou téměř zcela uzavřené.

  Studie vozu VISION 7S zaujme jak celkovým vzhledem, tak řadou netradičních detailů.

  Interiéru dominuje velká otočná obrazovka s úhlopříčkou 14,6".

  Při ukázce vozu řada novinářů oceňovala jednoduché mechanické ovládání některých základních funkcí.

  Spíše designérskou libůstkou studie je oválný volant. Že by v běžných řadových vozech nahradil klasické kulaté totiž není příliš pravděpodobné.

  Co by to bylo za vůz ŠKODA bez Simply Clever prvků? V případě vozu VISION 7S jde například o magnetické úchyty na mobilní telefon.

  Studie vozu zdůrazňuje přístup ŠKODA AUTO k udržitelnosti. Podlaha a zavazadlový prostor jsou tak celé vyrobeny z materiálu z recyklovaných pneumatik.

• Ze sveta / Indie – fotogalerie

   

   

   

• Výsledky – fotogalerie

  Upřímně děkuji všem škodovákům, našim prodejcům a obchodním partnerům po celém světě za jejich vytrvalé úsilí. Jsou to oni, kdo umožnili dosáhnout takového výsledku za náročných podmínek a v rychle se měnícím tržním prostředí.
  

  Klaus Zellmer 

  Předseda představenstva

  V roce 2023 jsme dosáhli skvělých prodejních čísel s modelem Enyaq, který obsadil čtvrtou příčku mezi plně elektrickými vozidly v celé Evropě. Na našem největším trhu, v Německu, skončil dokonce třetí a v České republice i na Slovensku byl vůbec nejprodávanějším elektromobilem. 

  Martin Jahn

  Člen představenstva za oblast Prodeje a marketingu

  Naše hospodářské výsledky jsou důkazem toho, že úsporný program Next Level Efficiency+ a přijatá opatření mají požadovaný přínos. Takto posíleni pokračujeme v transformaci a investicích do elektromobility a digitalizace i přes volatilní trh a nejistotu v oblasti geopolitické situace.

  Holger Peters

  Člen představenstva za oblast Financí, IT a právních záležitostí

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