Yanfeng’s Post

YF's Vice President of Global Sustainability, Gunnar Büechter, shares his view on our key achievements in 2023, activities that made a difference, and why our employees have been sent on a learning journey that continues in 2024! Read more about our sustainability strategy and key achievements in 2023 at the link in our bio. #ESG #TheYFImpact

The Yanfeng Smart Steering Wheel series has undergone several years of design iteration. It features the innovative Adaptive Dual Depth for enhanced safety, the smart multi-zone hand-off detection (HOD) function, an aesthetically pleasing integrated steering wheel design, and the environmentally friendly ClickRim steering wheel. These features contribute to creating a safer, greener, and more personalized driving experience for all passengers.

Resources are finite and there is a growing demand for recycling solutions to reduce waste and increase the reuse of resources. Recyclability is a step in the right direction, and forming collaborations in the automotive supply chain is the key to success. We have established a range of recycling projects with our customers, suppliers, and other organizations in all three regions. Recycled materials play a critical role in Yanfeng’s circularity approach. Global purchases of recycled plastic resins increased by 14% over the previous year to 6.39 million kilograms.

Yanfeng’s first vehicle-grade optical film in the industry! The optical texture deco presents a sense of luxury and refinement through micro-nano optical texture. It can realize a variety of internal and external texture effects such as three-dimensional, multiple gradients, technological bionic, and crystal texture through micro-nano optical technology. It can be further combined with lighting and sensing technology to create a unique intelligent surface.

We are pleased to announce the publication of Yanfeng’s 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This comprehensive report highlights our continued commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance practices throughout the past year. Key highlights from the 2023 ESG Report include: •SBTi verification of Interiors business’s short-term goals •Third consecutive A minus score from CDP (climate change) •38% of global energy consumption uses green energy •23 new sustainable materials created by our in-house team •Increased our global procurement of recycled resin by 14% compared to 2022 •11 Yanfeng auditors are trained and certified to conduct assessments for the RSCI The full report is available on our intranet and company website: https://lnkd.in/g6xR3T3s

What is the better mobility experience? We believe the driving experience is not just about arriving, It is the extension of the quality of life. We believe that everything along the road will be truly felt. Comfort of space, Pleasure of senses, Wisdom of control, and a lot more. These give us the reasons to enjoy our trips. We design for motion and use technology as our solution to the latest needs of passengers. We believe that new questions always require new answers. Therefore, it’s in our vein to make exploration a habit. Every day, people find their dreams and change the world on their own journeys. And we are constantly empowering people to fulfill their journeys. As long as the wheel of time keeps turning, we will keep crafting a better experience in motion.

A globetrotter on his trip... at sea, over land and now... finally with us in Neuss. Our Electric Vehicle Interior (EVI) concept has recently arrived at our site. He has traveled a long way on his journey and used different types of transportation. From Novi in Michigan to the coast of New York by train, then on board of a ship - via MSC steamship line - to Rotterdam, Netherlands. He was on the high sea alone for 10 days... and then by truck from Rotterdam via Düsseldorf to us in Neuss. All in all, his journey took around 3 weeks and 4850 miles. Do you want to learn more about EVI – our vision for the next generation of vehicle architecture? Stay tuned!

In the Top 100 Global Auto Parts Suppliers list published on June 24 by Automotive News, Yanfeng has globally ranked 15th with consolidated sales of US$15.513 billion, up two places from the previous year, and continued its lead as a top Chinese auto parts supplier.

“We have to move faster. We need to discuss the topic of circular economy together in this broader group to speed up.” With these words, Gunnar Büchter, Vice President Global Sustainability, kicked off our Product Sustainability Day in Neuss recently. How can we speed up with sustainable plastics, recycling technologies and materials? What do we need to do to make our surface solutions and injection molding processes more sustainable? The Yanfeng team invited selected internal functions and external business partners to discuss these subjects. Presentations on the latest sustainability trends and requirements for vehicle manufacturing were also shared. In special workshops the participants were able to collaborate, deepen the discussion, jointly tackle the next steps towards a circular economy and develop new solutions. Thanks to our Yanfeng team Claudia Rauhe, Simon Pella, Dr.-Ing. Nico Depner, Lucas Steffens, Rafi Shaffimunna, Jennifer Fay Wendt and Francesco Cataldi to make this Product Sustainability Day happen. #WeAreYF, #recycling, #automotive

Exciting visit from HASCO and Yanfeng EU leadership! This week, we had the honor of hosting the leadership teams from HASCO, our parent company, and Yanfeng EU at our Technical Center in Trencin, Slovakia. Here’s a quick recap of this significant event: • Collaborative Discussions: We explored synergies with other locations and business groups, focusing on leveraging our expertise for future growth. • Tour Highlights: Our guests were impressed by our state-of-the-art testing laboratory, benchmarking processes, product development, and office facilities. • High Praise: HASCO President, Mr. Tao Hailong, commended our engineering and innovation efforts, noting our well-equipped, professionally managed testing lab and the high standards of our product development and support departments. • Future Vision: A key takeaway is that the Yanfeng Technical Center in Trenčín will play a crucial role in the future success of our entire company. We are proud of our team’s hard work and dedication. What aspects of innovation are you most excited about in your industry? Share your thoughts in the comments below.