8. 7. 2024
Car companies are trendsetters in material sustainability
From material production to recyclability of a used car. In the automotive industry, the issue of sustainability comprises of many phases. Lukáš Zuzánek is at the imaginary beginning of the ESG chain. At Škoda Auto's technical development, he focuses on the development of sustainable materials, which are then used to create various parts for specific cars. He used to work, for example, with natural fillers, but now the trend has turned towards recycled plastics, metals and other materials. How is the perception of sustainable materials changing, and why should the largest domestic car manufacturer be a driving force in environmental protection?