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Commitment to society

MTU sees itself as a corporate citizen that takes an active role in the society in which it conducts its business. This is why the company has assumed a special responsibility for the common good, in line with the MTU Principle: “MTU acknowledges its responsibility outside of the company.” As part of its ongoing commitment to society the company is pursuing activities mainly in the field of science, education and training. For MTU, a technological leader, networking with science and academe and tapping into new pools of young talent benefit its research and development work.

Our goals 2025+

Research collaborations for joint knowledge building

  • Our research collaborations play a significant part in the further development of technology for aviation and beyond.
  • MTU uses its collaborations to promote young scientists.
  • Through research collaborations and participation in European research programs, we are shaping propulsion technologies in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate action.

Corporate citizenship: MTU is part of society and a good neighbor

  • MTU enters into targeted partnerships within the industry and at its locations in order to jointly achieve further sustainability goals.
  • MTU’s established donations policy provides targeted support for sustainability projects with a local connection or thematic link to its business.

Employees use the knowledge they have acquired at MTU to play a responsible role in society

  • MTU raises its employees’ awareness of sustainability issues beyond the boundaries of the plant.

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Our sustainability report

 

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SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM 2025+

Sustainability Report - Corporate social responsibility

Cooperating with science and research

MTU supports university and research institute networks that focus on technology development. The company runs six competence centers across Germany.

More about MTU's research cooperations

Donating and Sponsoring

MTU supports local and regional associations, organizations and institutions near company’s sites, helping them promote their causes, sponsoring them, and giving them access to a network of contacts. We promote social activities in the places where we operate.

For MTU employees, too, the company offers ample opportunities for further advancement, as, for instance, workshops for personality development and management skills development training that strengthen interpersonal competence.

Our Commitment in Action

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

Social Day with CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer Lars Wagner

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

Employees plant trees at the Forest Day

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

MTU Maintenance Canada at Pink Shirt Day

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

Forest initiatives at MTU Aero Engines Polska

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

"Hannover is and remains alert"

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

Christmas fundraiser

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

MTU Aero Engines North America (AENA) supports needy families

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

MTU site in Serbia

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

MTU Maintenance Canada Shoreline Cleanup

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg - cooperation with children's foundation

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

MTU Maintenance Serbia

Examples for a wide range of activities at our locations

International Earth Day

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