Astara is committed to a business model that contributes to the transformation of the mobility industry
The global Open Mobility Company publishes its second sustainability report, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion.
One out of every three vehicles it sells through its distribution business worldwide is electric or hybrid.
The company has achieved more than
As part of its diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, 38% of the talent attracted in 2023 were women, even exceeding 50% in countries such as Austria, Colombia and Finland.
Madrid, April 24th, 2024 – Astara, one of the leading companies in global mobility solutions, today presents its 2023 Sustainability Report, the company’s second, where it shows progress in its commitments to achieve a positive impact in the 19 countries in which it operates.
In 2023, Astara committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its operations by 2027* (scope 1 and 2) by electrifying 90% of its employee fleet and reaching 100% renewable energy consumed in its facilities as part of its mission to make mobility more accessible and sustainable. As an important component of its carbon neutrality strategy, the company is developing a demanding carbon offset plan, aiming for 80% of the offset to be through CO2e removal-oriented projects.
In its second sustainability report, Astara shares concrete environmental and social advances, such as the electrification of more than 35% of its employee fleet; and the increase in renewable energy consumption to 40%, maintaining its commitment to reach 100% by 2027.
Sustainability is in the company's DNA, both in its ownership business (purchase of vehicles) and in its usership or pay-per-use (subscription and carsharing) business. Already in 2023, one in three vehicles sold by Astara in Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia were electrified. In terms of subscription and carsharing, more than 50% of its fleet is electrified.
Among the achievements in the circular economy, the company has managed to increase sales of second-hand vehicles by 50% and has raised its global waste recovery rate to more than 50%.
Toward a sustainable and collaborative future
Astara recognizes that a collaborative approach is critical to advancing sustainable mobility and is part of more than 40 industry organizations and associations leading the conversation on the future of mobility and fostering collaboration within the industry.
These include Climate Group EV100, a global initiative that brings together leading companies from different sectors committed to the complete electrification of their fleets by 2030, and Fundamentales, a pioneering alliance of companies born in Spain and aimed at promoting initiatives to improve mental health in society.
In addition, it is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, through which Astara has been committed to the United Nations Global Compact principles in areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
The value of people
Astara is immersed in a transformation process to improve and optimize the value proposition for its employees, developing initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion and drive local sustainability achievements globally in the 19 countries in which it operates.
Rocío Rufilanchas, Chief People & Sustainability Officer at Astara, said: "Our commitment to promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace is stronger than ever. We appreciate the variety of perspectives and experiences that nurture innovation, drive growth, and help us better serve customers and users, who are increasingly diverse."
Astara aims to start the change from within to lead the transition to a more inclusive business model, for which attracting and developing diverse talent is essential for the company. In 2023, 38% of attracted talent was female, exceeding 50% in countries such as Austria, Colombia and Finland.
In the field of diversity, Astara managed to increase its female presence by 18% in the company's general representation, 4% in management positions and 65% in senior positions. In addition, it launched the En(abled) program in Spain to promote the recruitment and professional development of people with disabilities, which will expand to 10 countries by 2030, and Women@Astara, which offers resources to employees to foster a culture of inclusion, gender diversity and professional development.
Other important initiatives in the field of human resources include: Astara & Beyond, a learning ecosystem where each employee is the architect of their personal growth; and Open Culture, a program to align the organization with the company's strategic goals and vision, empowering the cultural transformation needed to achieve those goals, while Astara continues its rapid international expansion.
*The report was developed with reference to GRI Standards (Global Reporting Initiative), which is a global leading reference framework for the preparation of sustainability reports and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFRD). In addition, as in 2022, the emissions footprint has been audited by KPMG.
You can access the full report at this link.