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GKN Automotive people are active in their communities, going the extra mile to make a difference. Their dedication and involvement in everything from education to ecology help make a change for the better, benefitting local people, organisations and the environment all around the world.

How we’re reaching our SBTi-approved net-zero targets

How we’re reaching our SBTi-approved net-zero targets

Prestigious accolade from EcoVadis awarded for our progress on sustainability

In Conversation with Sean Worrall

In Conversation with Sean Worrall

Enhancing sustainability at Bruneck and beyond

Enhancing sustainability at Bruneck and beyond

Developing the engineers of tomorrow

Developing the engineers of tomorrow

GKN Automotive goes racing with engineers of tomorrow in formula student

GKN Automotive goes racing with engineers of tomorrow in formula student

The spiritual home of UK motorsport was host to the Formula Student 2022 finals this summer, with more than 100 teams from over 30 countries around the world competing for the winner’s trophy. As leading partner to two competing teams, GKN Automotive was at Silverstone to support this prestigious international event.

Firenze think outside of the box to produce innovative protective equipment solution

Firenze think outside of the box to produce innovative protective equipment solution

Adapting commercial snorkelling masks used for scuba diving, into protective equipment.

Köping 3D print protective visors to protect frontline staff in their local community

Köping 3D print protective visors to protect frontline staff in their local community

Donating equipment and 3D printing visors went a long way to helping hospitals deal with demands.

Offenbach provide much needed safety equipment to Caritas in their fight against Coronavirus

Offenbach provide much needed safety equipment to Caritas in their fight against Coronavirus

Offenbach donated €750 worth of equipment to the nursing home, who were extremely grateful for the selflessness shown by the GKN Automotive team.

Oleśnica provide ambulances, safety equipment and a helping hand to their community

Oleśnica provide ambulances, safety equipment and a helping hand to their community

GKN Automotive’s Oleśnica team acted quickly to play their part to make positive contributions in their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Porto Alegre team donate 400 protective masks to city’s Health Department

Porto Alegre team donate 400 protective masks to city’s Health Department

The masks were used by first responder teams working in emergency units that were dedicated to treating COVID-19 patients.

Rayong share success of their Love the Earth programme

Rayong share success of their Love the Earth programme

The activity gave the employees a huge sense of pride, whilst having a positive impact on the environment and the team’s local community.

Roxboro plant donates generously to raise money for local non -profit organisation

Roxboro plant donates generously to raise money for local non -profit organisation

In total, the generous employees of the Roxboro plant raised $2,200, this will go a long way and will be greatly appreciated by Safe Haven of Person County.

Slovenia team volunteer in their communities to fight back against COVID-19

Slovenia team volunteer in their communities to fight back against COVID-19

Helping elderly citizens by delivering protective masks and shopping to their homes.

GKN ePowertrain Newton helps Backpack for Kids stock up

GKN ePowertrain Newton helps Backpack for Kids stock up

US site workers ensure struggling young families receive weekly food donations.

Underprivileged school children in India receive new shoes

Underprivileged school children in India receive new shoes

GKN Automotive helps over 700 school children receive new shoes.

GKN Automotive employees and local children build nesting area for turtles

GKN Automotive employees and local children build nesting area for turtles

Turtle Conservation Programme helps protect important part of Malaysia’s national heritage.

Volunteers tackle affordable housing shortage in Ohio

Volunteers tackle affordable housing shortage in Ohio

The GKN ePowertrain Bowling Green team help Habitat for Humanity make a house a home.

Skills development programme helps next generation secure employment

Skills development programme helps next generation secure employment

GKN Driveline Alamance teaches manufacturing concepts and operational skills to youth in the region.

Tochigi people spend time in the community

Tochigi people spend time in the community

From litter picking to cherry blossom viewing, Tochigi finds opportunities to engage local people.

GKN Driveline Auburn Hills people adopt families in need

GKN Driveline Auburn Hills people adopt families in need

GKN Automotive people donate holiday gifts.

GKN Automotive Malaysia supports local community centre

GKN Automotive Malaysia supports local community centre

Time and resources help disabled people develop new skills.

GKN Automotive and Formula Student, a winning combination

GKN Automotive and Formula Student, a winning combination

Formula Student (FS) has always been close to GKN’s heart.