Passion for Technology, People and Community
2021 Corporate Sustainability Report
1 | Corporate Sustainability Report Contents
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Introduction Health & Safety Quality People
CEO Letter...... 3 Commitment ...... 20 Quality Policy...... 31 Employee Engagement...... 41
Our Commitment...... 4 Health & Safety Metrics...... 21 Visteon Quality Awards...... 32 Leadership Programs ...... 42
Company Profile...... 5 Employee Resource Groups. . . . . 44
Sustainability Strategy...... 6 Supply Chain Governance Community Outreach...... 45 Policies ...... 24 Ethics & Integrity Policy...... 33 Industry Associations...... 7 Community Outreach Successes . . . 46 Code of Conduct & Sustainability. . . 25 Human Rights & Code of Awards...... 8 Basic Working Conditions...... 34 Strategic Supplier Award...... 26 Board of Directors...... 35 Environment Cybersecurity...... 36 Commitment ...... 10 Products Overview...... 27 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. . . . 37 Targets...... 12 Electronics...... 28 Managing COVID ...... 39 Sustainability Programs...... 13 MicroZone™...... 29 Environmental Metrics...... 14 SmartCore™...... 30 Environmental Successes...... 18
2 | Corporate Sustainability Report From the CEO Passion drives our commitment to socially responsible business activities
Passion is at the heart of everything we hardware and software solutions help to share our commitments to ethics connected and safe driving experience. do at Visteon. That’s why “Passion for OEMs reach their environmental goals by and integrity, basic human rights and Visteon will always achieve those goals Technology, People and Community” reducing vehicle mass, weight and power working conditions, and to reduce the in a socially responsible manner to help is the theme of our 2021 Corporate consumption. environmental impact of their operations. ensure a better future for everyone. Responsibility Report. This is our public report card of the company’s global Due to the varied backgrounds and Sincerely, sustainability performance for 2020 While Visteon’s technology experiences of our 10,000 employees unless otherwise indicated. “ solutions help our OEM in 18 countries, diversity, equity and inclusion represents a key strategic focus In all aspects of our business, we strive to customers minimize the for our company. Gender diversity is Sachin Lawande balance profitable growth with the need environmental impact of their an important part of that effort, and we to protect our environment and support launched a significant initiative to cultivate President and CEO the global communities where we do products, we also continue a pipeline of impactful female leaders business. to improve the environmental through our Momentum leadership development program and other Visteon’s solutions for the global performance of our operations professional development efforts. automotive industry advance the digital, around the world. electric and autonomous evolution of our It is important that we help the OEM customers. Our products include ” communities in which we operate grow The company participates in the Carbon digital instrument clusters, displays, along with us. That spirit is evident across Disclosure Project to provide transparent Android-based infotainment systems, all corners of the globe. I am proud of our reporting of its emissions data and carbon domain controllers and advanced driver employees for responding to the myriad emission-reduction strategies. Our assistance systems. of challenges the world encountered employee safety emphasis made us best- during 2020. Beyond the cockpit, our wireless in-class for automotive and manufacturing battery management system offers a companies once again in 2020. We remain steadfast in our mission to scalable solution for electric vehicle develop electronic technologies that We have strong relationships with manufacturers. Our proven, scalable help automakers offer a more enjoyable, our supplier base and expect them
3 | Corporate Sustainability Report Our Commitment to the Automotive Industry
Visteon is committed to creating a more enjoyable, connected and safe driving experience through technology. We work in a socially responsible manner to advance the digital, electric and autonomous evolution of our global automotive customers’ products for drivers and their passengers around the world.
4 | Corporate Sustainability Report Company Profile Leading the transition to a more digital, connected and electrical future
Visteon is uniquely positioned to meet We also embrace collaboration, making Position: Global technology leader in Customers: Major vehicle the evolving needs of global automakers it easy for the company’s brightest app automotive electronics dedicated to manufacturers worldwide. because our products align with and algorithm developers to create creating a more enjoyable, connected key industry trends. Our technology game-changing applications for our and safe driving experience. Employees: Approximately 10,000 in solutions are enabling the analog-to- platforms, from infotainment to advanced 18 countries digital transition in automotive cockpits, driver-assistance systems. Today, we Headquarters: Van Buren Township, electrification of the powertrain and the are the first in the automotive industry Michigan, U.S. Quality Certification: Visteon evolution of advanced driver-assistance to address the proliferation of electronic Corporation is certified to the ISO/ systems that enhance automated control units through our SmartCore™ NASDAQ Stock Symbol: VC TS16949 technical specification for driving. cockpit domain controller solution. quality management systems. The 2020 Revenue: $2.5 billion company requires its supply chain to Our electronic solutions are dedicated We also plan to drive the next chapter have third-party certification to ISO/ Core Business: Leading the industry’s to creating a more enjoyable, connected in the cockpit revolution by creating TS 16949 by an IATF-recognized transition to digital automotive cockpits, and safe driving experience within even more advanced technology certification body. electrification of the powertrain, and the the ecosystem around the vehicle. To solutions based on artificial intelligence, evolution of advanced driver-assistance meet a broad set of industry needs, our augmented reality, driver monitoring and Website: www.visteon.com systems. product launches include an industry- interior sensing. Social Media: first wireless battery management Products: Digital instrument clusters, system for electric vehicles, multi-display displays, Android-based infotainment systems, Android-based infotainment, systems, cockpit domain controllers, digital clusters, and cockpit domain advanced driver assistance controllers. We are replacing traditional systems (ADAS), and automotive hard buttons, knobs and switches with electrification including wireless modern control panels that use touch battery management systems. and haptics combined with displays to deliver a more refined experience.
5 | Corporate Sustainability Report Sustainability Strategy Companies can make a difference
Global companies like Visteon can move Visteon’s three pillars of sustainability the collective needle on solving the provide a solid foundation for making a world’s problems by utilizing their human difference in our communities around the and financial resources to innovate in world. ways that benefit private interests and the public good.
Inclusive Environmental Economic Growth Protection Viability
Safe working Energy and water Innovation conditions conservation Product quality Community service Products to support protection of natural Profitable growth Diversity, equity and resources inclusion Reduce, recycle and People development reuse
Celebrating World Tree Day in Palmela, Portugal
6 | Corporate Sustainability Report Industry Associations Working together to shape automotive technologies
Visteon actively participates in these associations which provide forums to discuss future transportation systems, develop standards and share related issues affecting the automotive industry and its stakeholders.
Member, Participant In Founding Member, Participant Various Workgroups Member In Various Councils
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7 | Corporate Sustainability Report Awards Visteon is proud to serve the world’s automakers, and strives for excellence in all areas of our business
Leading Technology Publication Mexico, China and India Plants Recognizes Visteon’s India Team Earn Ford Q1 Certification
Visteon was named Auto Components Ford Motor Co. recognized three Manufacturer of The Year by Auto Visteon manufacturing facilities with Q1 Components India for its products, its Certification for outstanding performance: role in shaping the future of automotive Chihuahua, Mexico; Chennai, India; and cockpit electronics and for making Shanghai, China. advanced technology affordable for mass-market applications. The following Q1 accreditation is awarded to Ford technologies strengthened Visteon’s suppliers that exhibit excellence beyond nomination: technical specification requirements in five critical areas: capable systems, • Android-based infotainment system for continuous improvement, ongoing the Volkswagen Nivus performance, superior manufacturing • Hybrid cluster and tripper navigation for processes and customer satisfaction. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 two-wheeler The Chennai plant earned a perfect score in India and 78 other countries of 100. • Instrument cluster for the Hyundai Creta, based on a platform developed for the Kia Seltos in 2019
Shanghai, China
8 | Corporate Sustainability Report Awards Visteon is proud to serve the world’s automakers, and strives for excellence in all areas of our business
Three Years of Exceptional Visteon’s China Sites Earn Bulgaria Earns Honors for Results for AAT Industry Awards for Second- Product Launch Straight Year For the third-straight year, Visteon Automotive Cluster Bulgaria (ACB) Automotive Electronics Thailand Shanghai Visteon Automotive Electronics recognized Visteon with its R&D Solution Ltd. earned the Top Supplier Award (SVAE) received the 2020 Excellent of the Year award for the production from AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) for Supplier Award for overall supplier launch of the SmartCore™ cockpit manufacturing excellence and support. performance from Jiangling Motors Co. domain controller. Earning the award for two consecutive The prestigious award recognizes ACB, a nonprofit organization that years reinforces a culture of excellence Visteon’s exceptional results in quality, supports business growth in Bulgaria and and agility at SVAE’s technical centers in cost and delivery. It is also the company’s internationally, presented the award after Shanghai and Wuhan. fifth in six years from AAT, which the successful development and launch ACB Award, Bulgaria also honored VETL for consistently Visteon China received GGAI’s 2020 of Visteon’s SmartCore cockpit domain outstanding performance. The company, Annual Intelligent Connected Market controller with Daimler. The company’s which has had a manufacturing presence Share Leader Award for technological, engineering team in Sofia played a critical in Thailand for 22 years, built a plant product and brand innovation within role in supplying the technical excellence strategically close to AAT operations in China’s intelligent connected services for product development and enhancing 2013. chain. The award recognizes Visteon the overall quality of the road-ready China’s role as a Tier 1 supplier of platform. automotive electronics solutions offering end-users a rich, networked experience for entry-level and luxury model vehicles.
ACB Award, Bulgaria
9 | Corporate Sustainability Report Environment Visteon is committed to reducing emissions
A cleaner, greener, healthier environment • Investigating and procuring, where is important to Visteon’s global business feasible, renewable energy to reduce activities. We embrace our responsibility the company’s global carbon footprint to reduce carbon emissions and manage • Continuing to seek impactful and the environmental impact of our business innovative energy efficiency projects in operations. our operations Environmental responsibility includes Visteon is committed to reducing air quantifying and reducing emissions emissions, including carbon monoxide that result primarily from electricity (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate consumption, and minimizing the impact matter (PM), sulfur oxides (SOx), of activities throughout our global supply volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and chain. Visteon approaches climate hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). To help change and emissions-reduction efforts in improve air quality, our facilities comply several ways, including: with federal, state, provincial, city, county • Working to meet international targets and district requirements. for emissions reduction including Third-party environmental professionals reductions needed to keep global review and audit our environmental warming below 2C from pre-industrial programs for compliance as necessary. levels These audits include a multifaceted • Transparent climate change disclosure inspection of agency reporting, emissions including annual reports to the Carbon records, and work practices Disclosure Project
10 | Corporate Sustainability Report Environment Fully compliant with global environmental, safety and health standards
Visteon was in full compliance with all We educate and inspire manufacturing Improvements are measured by objectives and targets that include but customer product-related environmental, employees by sharing green initiatives in are not limited to: health and safety requirements in 2020. all of our communication channels. Our integrated environmental, health and • Creating a safe workplace for all • Improving the efficiency and safety management system is consistent Efforts to improve energy use included employees with zero tolerance for conservation of energy and natural with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 using VSD air compressors and chillers unsafe acts or conditions resources international standards. and installing renewable energy solar panel systems. We added automatic • Achieving excellence through • Ensuring fulfillment of environmental, Designed to identify, evaluate and control controls with sensors and timers to systematic environmental, health health and safety compliance significant environmental aspects and lighting systems, and LED light products and safety processes during obligations safety risks, these standards are the are now used for illumination. product design, development foundation for continuous improvement and manufacturing Energy teams meet monthly to share at Visteon facilities and its products and • Commitment to product chemical Visteon routinely engages metrics and best practices for energy services. content transparency efficiency improvements. Behavior “ in open dialogue with its Visteon collects and reports 100% of conservation training is also conducted • Reducing, reusing and/or customers regarding chemical its product chemical content to the annually. recycling wastes and packaging International Material Data System materials and/or recycled content To elevate our waste-improvement (“IMDS”), a global data repository that • Considering lifecycle efforts, we designed initiatives to reduce, strategies. contains information on materials used by perspectives when making recycle and reuse materials. This includes ” the automotive industry. business decisions reducing scrap, ensuring segregation Since 2005 we have required full of waste and implementing waste • Reducing air emissions and chemical disclosure from our suppliers awareness campaigns for employees. promoting pollution prevention (allowing only minimum confidential substances to protect trade secrets).
11 | Corporate Sustainability Report Environmental Targets for 2025 Visteon set the following targets as part of our commitment to environmental responsibility
Greenhouse Gases Energy Consumption Waste Reduction Water
Reduce scope 1 and 2 CO2 Reduce energy use 6% from Reduce solid waste 5% from Reduce water consumption by emissions 25% from 2019 2019 baseline 2019 baseline 6% from 2019 baseline baseline Renewable energy to comprise Recycle more than 90% of all Minimize water used in Increasing use of renewable 50% of total energy used at solid waste manufacturing processes energy will be a significant global facilities contributor to the reduction of greenhouse gases for our operations
12 | Corporate Sustainability Report Sustainability Programs Visteon works with organizations to validate initiatives impacting the environment
As automakers continue to become greener, Visteon and key customers participate with organizations that help them document and share sustainability practices to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and waste, and more efficiently use water and energy. Ford Motor Co.’s NQC Climate Disclosure PACE Program SupplierAssurance Project (CDP)
Partnership for a Cleaner To create transparency in key Visteon has been a member and Environment (PACE) helps operations, Visteon participates active participant in CDP since Visteon and other Ford suppliers with OEM customers in NQC 2011, a nonprofit organization that minimize their environmental SupplierAssurance supply chain collects and publishes climate impact by sharing details of its mapping to document the source and water use data. best practices for water, energy of every material, process and and carbon dioxide reduction. shipment involved in bringing goods to market.
13 | Corporate Sustainability Report Environmental Metrics: Energy Incorporating renewable sources as part of our energy profile
Energy Usage Energy Usage/Revenue (Trillion BTU) (BTU/Millions of US$) (Thousands)
Solar panels, India
14 | Corporate Sustainability Report Environmental Metrics: Emissions Visteon complies with all local requirements to reduce CO2 emissions and improve air quality
Emissions Emissions/Revenue (Metric Tons CO2 Equivalent) (Metric Tons CO2 Equivalent/Millions of US$) (Thousands)
15 | Corporate Sustainability Report Environmental Metrics: Waste Visteon manufacturing facilities eliminated 36 tons of waste annually by replacing boxes with reusable plastic bins
Waste Waste/Revenue Hazard Waste (Metric Tons) (Metric Tons/Millions of US$) (Metric Tons)
16 | Corporate Sustainability Report Environmental Metrics: Water Minimizing water used in manufacturing facilities
Water Water/Revenue (Cubic Meters) (Cubic Meters/Millions of US$)
17 | Corporate Sustainability Report Environmental Health & Safety Successes Building a culture of safety, sustainability
Seven Years and 3,000 Days Better Waste Management of Safety Multiple global facilities are reducing More than two dozen Visteon facilities waste by: have zero lost-time injuries, and two • Eliminating 36 tons of waste annually plants earned honors for achieving long- by eliminating carton boxes for 18 term safety records. part numbers and replacing them with Employees in Reynosa, Mexico achieved reusable plastic bins seven years without a lost-time injury, • Replacing polythene used during thanks to a strong culture of safety that assembly with cloth bags to avoid starts from the day an employee begins cover waste the onboarding process. The plant works • Eliminating carton box packing for Reynosa, Mexico hard to maintain a preventive mindset local supplier deliveries and now use through regular safety training. reusable plastic bins Employees at Visteon Electronics Russia • Reusing plastic containers instead of celebrated 3,000 days without a lost-time disposable pallets during end-item case by reinforcing safety rules every packing of customer products day. • Replacing disposable employee head caps with reusable caps
Visteon Electronics Russia
18 | Corporate Sustainability Report Environmental Health & Safety Successes Making a positive impact in our communities
Visteon Recognized for Celebrating World Tree Day in Environmentally Conscious Palmela, Portugal Behavior by Europe’s Largest Visteon’s employees in Palmela, Portugal Nonprofit IT Company donated 65 trees to the municipal Parque Vernâcio Ribeiro da Costa for World Tree Visteon Electronics Germany GmbH Day on March 21. The donation was in received a certificate from AfB gGmbH partnership with the Palmela City Council. recognizing the facility’s environmentally conscious practices and for making a The United Nations established the positive social and ecological impact by observance in 2012 to celebrate and raise working with the nonprofit organization to awareness of the importance of all types refurbish its old electronic hardware. of forests. Organizations are encouraged Karlsruhe, Germany to organize activities involving forests and By handing over the used hardware to AfB, trees, such as tree-planting campaigns. a certified waste management company, Visteon’s IT team in Karlsruhe, Germany maintains a transparent, secure and ecologically responsible approach to its information and communication technology. In extending the product lifecycle, Visteon helps conserve natural resources, reduce emissions and create jobs for people with disabilities at AfB.
Palmela, Portugal
19 | Corporate Sustainability Report Health & Safety Our commitment to keeping employees safe
Visteon continues to champion aggressive Visteon management provides the board safety goals and is targeting zero lost-time of directors with regular health and safety injuries for all facilities. Our recordable reports, including updates on return-to-work injury case rate was 0.01 per 100 health and safety protocols globally as a employees, and more than two dozen result of COVID-19. manufacturing and technical centers had zero lost-time injuries in 2020. The company tracks near-misses and all first Covid Safety aid cases. We perform analytics on each incident and prioritize improvement actions. To keep employees safe and maintain operations during the pandemic, In addition to requiring protective equipment we implemented new health-related and enforcing comprehensive safety measures, including: policies and procedures, the company encourages employees and leaders to look • Wearing company-provided face masks continuously for ways to improve workplace at all times while on company property safety. • Temperature-taking protocols Visteon has implemented and maintains • Increased hygiene, cleaning and a health and safety management system sanitizing procedures at all locations that is certified to the OHSAS 18001 or ISO • Social-distancing 45001 standard. All manufacturing locations under Visteon environmental, health, and • Restrictions on visitors to our facilities safety multi-site certification meet this • Limiting in-person meetings and other standard with auditing compliance by a gatherings third party.
COVID relief fundraiser, Karlsruhe, Germany
20 | Corporate Sustainability Report Health & Safety Metrics Our goal is zero lost-time injuries
As part of our commitment to safety, Visteon tracks lost-time cases and recordable injuries to help us make Lost-Time Case Rate Lost-Time Case Rate improvements that reduce accidents. (Global) (Regional)
The metrics are based on the number of hours that 100 employees would work in a year, based on 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.
Lost-time case rate: Number of work- related injuries and illnesses that result in time off work.
Severity rate: Number of days an employee misses (lost days) due to a work-related injury or illness.
Recordable injuries: Work-related injuries resulting in medical treatment greater than first aid which leads to restricted work or lost days of work.
21 | Corporate Sustainability Report Health & Safety Metrics Creating a safe working environment for everyone
Severity Rate Severity Rate (Global) (Regional)
“ Visteon has zero tolerance for unsafe acts or conditions.”
22 | Corporate Sustainability Report Health & Safety Metrics Creating a safe working environment for everyone
Recordable Rate Recordable Rate (Global) (Regional)
“ Visteon was once again best-in-class for safety among automotive and manufacturing companies in 2020.”
One recordable case occurred in 2020, but it did not result in any lost days of work.
23 | Corporate Sustainability Report Supply Chain
Visteon is committed to ensuring its We also source components from multiple suppliers are aligned with the company’s geographical locations to help ensure sustainability principles. materials and components are available during a possible regional or global crisis. Our Supplier Code of Conduct requires Our purchased commodity strategies call compliance with all applicable laws and for dual validation of interchangeable regulations, including those relating to parts when possible, further protecting environmental matters, wages, working the supply chain during any potential hours, conditions of employment, supplier disruption. discrimination and health and safety. The Supplier Code of Conduct also Visteon’s advanced inventory modeling requires companies to attest that process considers multiple supply chain anything purchased by Visteon will not be risk factors and ensures that adequate produced by child or forced labor either safety stock of material is in place by the supplier or its suppliers. through the supply chain.
All suppliers are expected to decrease Learn More About Visteon’s Supplier their greenhouse gas emissions, reduce By incorporating sustainability Policies Here: waste while preserving natural resources “ requirements into our and conduct responsible sourcing of their • Supplier Code of Conduct materials. procurement process and • Quality Policy We confirm that suppliers employ sound setting expectations for our • Code of Basic Human Rights and governance practices and are reducing suppliers, sustainability is Working Conditions their impact on the environment through cascaded through the entire • Ethics and Integrity Policy a combination of certifications, site evaluations and meetings as well as third supply chain. • Global Environmental Health and party assessments. ” Safety Policy
24 | Corporate Sustainability Report Visteon’s Supplier Code of Conduct Aligning suppliers with our sustainability principles
Visteon is committed to ensuring its The terms and conditions also require Through a combination of third-party Conflict Minerals suppliers are aligned with the company’s that suppliers attest that any supplies assessments, on-site evaluations sustainability principles. purchased by Visteon will not be and meetings, we confirm that our Visteon takes steps to ensure the produced with forced labor either by the global suppliers are employing sound components and materials in our Visteon issues terms and conditions to all supplier or its suppliers. governance practices and reducing their products – regardless of where they of our suppliers that include compliance impact on the environment. are assembled or sold – do not with all applicable laws and regulations, We encourage our suppliers to utilize contain conflict minerals that have including those relating to environmental environmental management systems Visteon suppliers can access our Supplier contributed to the armed conflict in matters, wages, working hours, within their facilities that conform to Portal and other resources by following the Democratic Republic of Congo conditions of employment, discrimination, the requirements of ISO 14001 or an the instructions on our Website. (DRC) and surrounding countries. and health and safety. applicable norm for their specific industry. We have imposed standard reporting requirements on our supply chain regardless of where the components and materials are purchased.
We work closely with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and with A commitment to ethics Human rights and working Environment and our customers and other Tier 1 suppliers and integrity conditions sustainability to ensure continued consistency in the tools used to establish this process. Fair, honest and responsible Treating employees and Proactively protecting the Requirements are cascaded annually to behavior related to financial suppliers with integrity and environment, conserving natural our supply chain. reporting, material sourcing, respect, providing a safe work resources, and reducing the intellectual property and conflicts environment and adhering to all overall environmental impact of For more information, see the Visteon of interest including compliance applicable laws. operations. Conflict Minerals Report. with all applicable laws.
25 | Corporate Sustainability Report Strategic Supplier Awards Honoring those who exceed expectations
Every year, hundreds of companies Companies received awards for Best uphold our supplier standards as they Customer Focus, Best Delivery, Best deliver goods and services that help Engineering and Innovation, Best Quality us grow our leadership position in Supplier and Best Indirect Supplier. The From supporting our core automotive cockpit solutions. company embodying all of the criteria of “ business activities with the other awards presented was named In December 2020, we recognized Supplier of the Year. OEMs to joint work on a companies for partnering with us to help deliver new technologies to an evolving Visteon cited many of the honorees for project that helped the auto industry during a year challenged by responsive customer service and critical communities where we the COVID-19 pandemic. support during product launches for our live and work, each of the OEM customers. Several of the 2020 Virtual Strategic suppliers we honored stood Supplier Award recipients are helping us change the automotive industry by us during the challenges with innovation and revolutionary of 2020 – and exceeded technologies. Our work with these suppliers offers OEMs and end-users a expectations for excellence. customizable and new age automotive ” experience. Sachin Lawande President and CEO Highly skilled and dedicated teams 2020 Virtual Strategic Supplier worked to innovate, create and meet Awards goals that made an impact in an industry facing multiple challenges during the pandemic.
26 | Corporate Sustainability Report Products Visteon products drive major industry trends
Visteon is evolving our portfolio of products to address three main trends in automotive electronics:
• Growing demand for digital cockpits • Electrification of the powertrain ion i • More automated driving through t it advanced driver-assistance systems a a i li i Our products are powertrain-agnostic and r a t can seamlessly work for electric vehicles t i as well as traditional vehicles. o e
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