Collaboration History
Explore key contributors and developments in the evolution of the Global Guiding Principles and Practical Guidance documents
Essential Details
Initially developed as aspirational guidance on basic working conditions, the Guiding Principles and Practical Guidance documents have evolved into a key standard for global legislative compliance, reflecting an extraordinary alignment among automakers on critical issues impacting today’s industry.
2022
Automotive Industry Guiding Principles + Practical Guidance
Launched By: Collaboration between AIAG and Drive Sustainability
Today, we are migrating from ‘aspirational guidance’ to an industry standard for global legislative compliance.
2017
Automotive Industry Guiding Principles + Practical Guidance
Updated By: Collaboration between AIAG and Drive Sustainability
Additional clarity was added in the Practical Guidance document.
2014
Automotive Industry Guiding Principles
Launched By: Collaboration between AIAG and CSR Europe
The scope increased to include Environmental Standards and Business Ethics for the US and Europe.
2011
Corporate Responsibility Guiding Statements
Updated By: Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota & AIAG
Other OEMs joined the effort to reach a broader section of the supply chain.
2008
Global Working Conditions Guidance Statements
Launched By: Ford, GM, Chrysler, & AIAG
OEMs created aspirational guidance to align the industry on basic working conditions.