Continental AG is a member of the

The WBCSD is a follow-up to the agreements reached at the Rio Conference and the demands made by Agenda 21. Future development must be designed in such a manner that economic, ecological and social goals are given equal weight. For this purpose, the WBCSD intends to strengthen cooperation between business, governments and non-governmental organizations.

Further information is available at www.wbcsd.org.

The FTSE4Good index is a sustainability index in which only companies are accepted that have fulfilled strict criteria in the areas of management, environmental protection, and social responsibility. Especially for investors, who view these criteria as important factors when deciding where to invest, the FTSE4Good index serves as an orientation aid and benchmark.

Continental signed the European Road Safety Charter on 26 November 2007. The charter is an appeal and impetus for all groups in society to make a concrete

Further information can be found at www.paueducation.com/charter/.   

Beyond this, Continental belongs to other associations and interest groups, including:

• German Road and Safety Council (DVR)
• European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA)
• German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
• Association of German Engineers (VDI)
• Trade Federation of the German Rubber Industry (WdK)