On Influencing Factors for Sustainable Development Goal Prioritisation in the Automotive Industry

Sustainability has become a key corporate strategy inspiring companies to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  This paper identifies the SDG priorities in the automotive industry worldwide, from the point of view of the geographic, cultural, social, and economic specifics of the countries in which the companies operate. SDGs 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, and 13 are the most preferred SDGs in the automotive industry and the SDGs adopted by at least 66% of companies examined.  The automotive industry is a good subject of analysis because it is a pillar of the global economy and a main driver of macroeconomic growth, stability, and technological prosperity.  However, the analysis confirms that SDG priorities are highly dependent on the continent and country’s basic economic performance.