--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG | ESG description: ESG | Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. --- [![White AIAG Logo - Uniting Minds.Elevating Standards.](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png?width=254&height=76&name=White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png)](http://www.aiag.org/) ## [AIAG Announces New Initiative to Identify and Address Forced Labor Compliance Risks in the Supply Chain](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-announces-new-initiative-to-identify-and-address-forced-labor-compliance-risks-in-the-supply-chain?hsLang=en-us) Jan 30, 2024 [![Human Rights](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/human_rights_keyboard-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-announces-new-initiative-to-identify-and-address-forced-labor-compliance-risks-in-the-supply-chain?hsLang=en-us) AIAG is taking a leadership role by collaborating with industry and subject matter experts to become a go-to resource for forced labor and human rights compliance in the mobility supply chain. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/aiag-announces-new-initiative-to-identify-and-address-forced-labor-compliance-risks-in-the-supply-chain?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [ESG and EHS Are Not the Same — Here’s Why](https://blog.aiag.org/esg-and-ehs-are-not-the-same-heres-why?hsLang=en-us) Apr 12, 2023 [![Green Handshake](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/green%20handshake%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/esg-and-ehs-are-not-the-same-heres-why?hsLang=en-us) While interest in environment, social, and governance (ESG) has grown over the past few years, so has confusion around the term. It’s often used interchangeably with other business frameworks like sustainability, (corporate social responsibility (CSR), and environment, health, and safety (EHS). Maybe it’s the shared “E,” but ESG and EHS seem to be the most commonly, but incorrectly, conflated. These two disciplines may share some similarities, but they are actually quite different. Let’s take a closer look at both and what they mean for businesses. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/esg-and-ehs-are-not-the-same-heres-why?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [How Germany’s New ESG Law Will Affect Suppliers Globally](https://blog.aiag.org/how-germanys-new-esg-law-will-affect-suppliers-globally?hsLang=en-us) Mar 01, 2023 [![ESG](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/ESG%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/how-germanys-new-esg-law-will-affect-suppliers-globally?hsLang=en-us) The Supply Chain Act poses new challenges to suppliers when conducting business with new or existing German-based customers. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/how-germanys-new-esg-law-will-affect-suppliers-globally?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New and FREE! Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability Performance in the Supply Chain Plus Practical Guidance](https://blog.aiag.org/new-and-free-automotive-industry-guiding-principles-to-enhance-sustainability-performance-in-the-supply-chain-plus-practical-guidance?hsLang=en-us) Jul 27, 2022 [![guiding principles](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Pages%20from%20Automotive%20Sustainability%20Guiding%20Principles%204.0v2%20-%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-and-free-automotive-industry-guiding-principles-to-enhance-sustainability-performance-in-the-supply-chain-plus-practical-guidance?hsLang=en-us)   The Guiding Principles are based on fundamental principles of social, environmental, and governance responsibility consistent with applicable laws and international standards. They outline the expectations of automotive companies towards suppliers on issues related to sustainability. With additional sections on circularity, carbon neutrality, animal welfare, biodiversity, land use, and deforestation, the newly revised [Guiding Principles](https://www.aiag.org/corporate-responsibility/environmental-social-governance) aim to address the latest trends and industry expectations for supply chain sustainability.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-and-free-automotive-industry-guiding-principles-to-enhance-sustainability-performance-in-the-supply-chain-plus-practical-guidance?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Two ESG Webinars Available Now](https://blog.aiag.org/two-esg-webinars-available-now?hsLang=en-us) Jul 26, 2022 [![webinar](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/webinar%20laptop%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/two-esg-webinars-available-now?hsLang=en-us) **How ESG Research Firms Evaluate Supply Chain Sustainability** Publicly traded companies are increasingly inundated with requests to publish environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. The most influential requests are coming from organizations that directly participate in financial markets. An influential piece of this ESG Ecosystem is the organizations that develop and promote ESG disclosure guidance, frameworks, and/or standards. These organizations are sometimes referenced by the financial markets, governments, stock exchanges, or companies. Institutional customer demand for ESG information is rippling through entire supply chains, thereby impacting suppliers that are both publicly traded or privately held. In this webinar, learn the information various ESG firms are expecting companies to provide to demonstrate sustainable supply chain practices. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/two-esg-webinars-available-now?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY RELEASES UPDATED GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO ENHANCE SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY](https://blog.aiag.org/automotive-industry-releases-updated-guiding-principles-to-enhance-supply-chain-sustainability?hsLang=en-us) Jul 05, 2022 [![guiding principles](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Pages%20from%20Automotive%20Sustainability%20Guiding%20Principles%204.0v2%20-%20blog.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/automotive-industry-releases-updated-guiding-principles-to-enhance-supply-chain-sustainability?hsLang=en-us) The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Drive Sustainability has released the updated version of the “[Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability Performance in the Supply Chain](https://go.aiag.org/globalguidingprinciples?hsLang=en-us),” the reference document for suppliers that aims to address the latest trends and industry expectations on supply chain sustainability. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/automotive-industry-releases-updated-guiding-principles-to-enhance-supply-chain-sustainability?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Are You Registered for the CR Summit?](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-registered-for-the-cr-summit?hsLang=en-us) May 18, 2022 [![sustainability](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/green_earth-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-registered-for-the-cr-summit?hsLang=en-us)   Register today for AIAG’s popular Corporate Responsibility Summit — a virtual two-day event on **June 21–22, 2022**, that offers attendees the latest insights and industry information on today's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/are-you-registered-for-the-cr-summit?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Seven Recommendations for Business](https://blog.aiag.org/corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive-seven-recommendations-for-business?hsLang=en-us) May 18, 2022 [![due diligence](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/due_diligence-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive-seven-recommendations-for-business?hsLang=en-us)   On February 23, 2022, the European Commission released its long-awaited [proposal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/default/files/1_1_183885_prop_dir_susta_en.pdf) for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (Draft Directive).1 The directive represents a milestone in the field of corporate sustainability and business and human rights.   [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive-seven-recommendations-for-business?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [2022 Corporate Responsibility Summit Updates – and a Special Earth Day Promotion!](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-corporate-responsibility-summit-updates-and-a-special-earth-day-promotion?hsLang=en-us) Apr 20, 2022 [![earth in hands](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/earth%20in%20hands%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/2022-corporate-responsibility-summit-updates-and-a-special-earth-day-promotion?hsLang=en-us)   There’s still time for significant savings on registration for our 2022 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Summit. simply reserve your spot by the end of the month with code **EARTH22** for an additional 22% off our already-low early bird registration rates! 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