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    We are focused on making meaningful, sustainable improvements and supporting a healthier future for all.

    READ THE 2025 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 

    Sustainability at Adient

    At Adient, we are committed to improving the experience of a world in motion. As leaders in sustainable automotive seating, we deliver innovative solutions to help our customers achieve their sustainability objectives.

    Sustainability is at the heart of our core values. We actively engage in global collaborations and initiatives, reaffirming our dedication to driving progress toward a sustainable future. Through these efforts, Adient strives to create positive change for the automotive industry and the communities we serve.

    For disclosures required by California’s Assembly Bill 1305, the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Business Regulation Act, please refer to our 2025 Sustainability Report. This report includes detailed information on our scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions and total energy consumption, both of which have been independently reviewed by a third party. For additional important information regarding risks and uncertainties related to the forward-looking statements expressed here and in the Sustainability Report, please see the “About this Report” section of the Sustainability Report.

    Company Overview

    With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 sites worldwide. Our global teams deliver a diverse range of seating products to every major automaker in the world. We partner with these automakers to develop customized seating systems and components that excel in quality and cost efficiency. By using lightweight, innovative materials, we enhance the sustainability of our complete seats and components. We have a unique and deep portfolio of seating products to provide solutions for customers as they work to meet their emissions-reduction goals.

    Our Sustainability Strategy

    At Adient, we are committed to advancing sustainability through clearly defined strategic priorities. Our approach centers on embedding sustainable practices throughout our operations, fostering innovation to reduce our environmental impact, and protecting the health, safety, and human rights of our employees and communities. Guided by our vision of improving the experience of a world in motion for all stakeholders, we set both short- and long-term goals and measure our progress to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

    What Guides Us

    We deliver win-win solutions to our customers. We approach our work with a quality mindset, driving operational excellence. We respect and empower our people, always acting with integrity. We support the communities in which we work, including being environmentally conscious globally. We proactively manage costs, profitability and cash generation through our financial discipline.

    Our Sustainability Vision

    Our sustainability vision — “Together, we are committed to creating a sustainable future for our employees, customers, and communities” — concisely conveys our pledge to be a good steward of everyone for whom we are responsible.

    Culture of Integrity

    At Adient, our commitment to integrity guides our actions as an employer, business partner, and environmental steward. Our Ethics Policy establishes clear expectations for ethical conduct and responsible decision-making throughout the organization. We foster a speak-up culture, encouraging employees to raise concerns and providing our Integrity Helpline to support transparency and accountability.

    EcoVadis

    Adient earned a Silver rating in 2025 from EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating agency that assesses companies’ environmental, social, and ethical practices. A Silver rating indicates Adient is among the top 15% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the past 12 months. By offering insights and benchmarks, EcoVadis enables organizations like Adient to make informed decisions, improve their sustainability practices, and enhance their reputation in the marketplace.

    Environmental Stewardship

    Adient is committed to environmental responsibility in sourcing, manufacturing, and resource management. We help our customers achieve their sustainability goals by offering products with recycled content, innovative materials, and reduced carbon footprints. Our approach focuses on minimizing material, energy, and water usage, integrating sustainability into our core processes.
     
    We maintain validated science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Our goals include using 100% renewable electricity at our manufacturing sites globally by 2035 and achieving carbon neutrality for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions at these sites by 2040.

    LEARN HOW ADIENT IS PROTECTING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES

    Climate Change

    Adient’s scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions-reduction targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Our near-term goals, validated by SBTi in 2022, include achieving a 75% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions at our manufacturing sites and a 35% reduction in scope 3 emissions by 2030. As of Sept. 30, 2025, we have reduced our global scope 1 and 2 absolute CO₂e emissions by 42% compared to our 2019 baseline (within SBTi boundaries).

    Supply Chain Emissions

    Scope 3 emissions make up more than 95% of our total greenhouse gases. We plan to cut these emissions by 35% by 2030 (with 2019 as the baseline) by partnering with suppliers on sustainable practices. In fiscal year 2025, we reduced scope 3 emissions by 3% year-over-year and remain focused on high-emission commodities.

    Sustainable Operations

    We are committed to reducing scope 1 and 2 CO₂e emissions from our manufacturing processes and energy consumption. We continue to implement energy efficiency projects and invest in renewable energy across our global facilities. By 2030, our goal is to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% and achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035 at our manufacturing sites. As of Sept. 30, 2025, 30% of our electricity comes from renewable sources.

    Air Quality

    Air pollution harms health and contributes to climate change. We target reductions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and particulates by monitoring our sites and implementing measures like process improvements, filtration, and enhanced energy efficiency to cut emissions and waste.

    Sustainable Product Design

    Adient focuses on sustainable product design by reducing carbon footprints, improving circularity, and meeting customers’ sustainability requirements. We create lightweight seating solutions that use less material and energy, and our Evolution of Seating Systems Sustainability (ES³) approach involves collaborating with partners to drive environmental improvements and meet emission reduction targets.

    Forests and Water Management 

    We prioritize conserving natural resources like water and forests to ensure biodiversity and mitigate climate change. In 2025, Adient introduced its 5-year Water Strategy, a data-driven approach to responsible water stewardship. Our Deforestation Commitment acknowledges the vital role forests play. Read more about our goals and progress on our Natural Resources page.  

    Waste Reduction and Handling

    We focus on minimizing waste and carbon footprint by reducing, reusing, recycling, and renewing materials. Our Waste Policy guides waste tracking, KPI monitoring, ongoing improvement projects, and data management. With our ES³ approach, we use recycled content in products to support a circular economy and lower environmental impact.

    Chemicals Management

    We ensure safety and environmental protection by managing chemicals through the International Material Data System (IMDS), complying with regulations. Our processes involve screenings, audits, supplier data submissions, and monitoring global laws. We aim to phase out hazardous substances, cut per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and meet recycled content standards for compliance and sustainability.

    Social Responsibility 

    At Adient, our stakeholders — including employees, suppliers, customers, and communities — are our top priority. We are committed to upholding human rights, health, and safety, while actively promoting an environment founded on inclusivity. Recognizing the value of diversity in strengthening both our organizational culture and business outcomes, we aim to foster an open atmosphere where all individuals are empowered to contribute meaningfully and share in the success of our enterprise.

    Additional information about our commitment to respecting and upholding human rights is available in our Human Rights Policy Statement and Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Statement.

    Human Rights

    Human rights are vital to society and our business. We prohibit forced, bonded, indentured, child, or involuntary prison labor; comply with wage laws and anti-discrimination policies; train employees on ethics and human rights, investigate violations; and mitigate risks. We also promote responsible sourcing and conflict-free minerals. Read more in our Human Rights Policy Statement. 

    Diversity and Inclusion

    We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers everyone. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives eliminate barriers, reduce bias, and expand opportunities. We hire diverse talent, create an environment where employees can be their authentic selves, build an inclusive supply chain, and invest in our communities. Read more in our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Statement.

    Supporting Diverse Suppliers

    We focus on building a diverse and inclusive supply chain that empowers underrepresented communities. Our supplier diversity program creates opportunities for diverse-owned businesses, supporting innovation and resilience. We have invested in diverse suppliers over the last decade to strengthen our supply chain and drive economic growth.

    Community Outreach

    Adient is committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we operate. Adient employees participate in community outreach initiatives, including clothing drives, tree planting, and programs that support education. In addition, through the Adient Foundation, we provide support to organizations focused on health, social services, education, culture, and civic engagement.

    Employee Development and Engagement 

    Adient supports employees’ long-term growth by building skills for current and future needs. Through a global performance-management process and regular check-ins, we track progress and align personal goals with organizational priorities. We also offer various development programs at different career stages.

    Employee Health, Safety and Well-being 

    We prioritize the well-being of colleagues, customers, and suppliers through active worker involvement and a strong safety culture. Our health and safety system identifies hazards, assesses risks, applies controls, uses technology for results, and promotes ergonomic practices, mental health, and ongoing learning.

    Governance and Compliance

    We conduct our business with integrity, adhering to Adient’s policies and relevant laws and regulations. Our Ethics Policy establishes clear standards for our operations and serves as the foundational ethical framework guiding our organization.

    Adient’s governance framework ensures robust oversight and management of sustainability activities, with the executive team and sustainability steering committee playing pivotal roles. This committee, which includes senior executives such as the President and CEO, CFO, and regional Executive Vice Presidents, meets quarterly to review key sustainability initiatives, activities, and disclosures.

    The Board of Directors oversees an enterprise-wide approach to risk management, ensuring that management frameworks and processes are adequate and functioning as designed. The board’s corporate governance committee oversees Adient’s sustainability strategies, initiatives, policies, and public disclosures, including the annual sustainability report.

    Additionally, our 2025 Sustainability Report follows the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) international standard for sustainability reporting as well as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards for impact reporting.

    Ethics and Integrity

    Adient’s Ethics Policy, available in 26 languages, is our foundational document. This policy offers essential guidance to employees, suppliers, and business partners regarding Adient’s commitment to ethical business practices and outlines expectations for conduct consistent with these standards. Additionally, we encourage anyone with an ethics-related concern to report it through our 24-hour Integrity Helpline.

    Bribery and Corruption

    We strictly prohibit bribery and actively oppose corruption in our business. Our Ethics Policy, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Standard, Global Supplier Standards Manual, Terms and Conditions, and compliance programs offer clear guidance for conducting legal, ethical, and responsible business.

    Trade Compliance

    We are committed to maintaining full compliance with all applicable trade laws and regulations, as outlined in our Ethics Policy. These include export controls, sanctions, embargoes, import/export requirements, and supply chain security initiatives. We recognize that rigorous observance of these standards is essential to our reputation as a responsible organization and a dependable business partner. 

    Data Privacy

    We are committed to protecting personal data and comply with all relevant privacy laws. Adient’s global privacy office collaborates with business and IT teams to review new IT solutions for data privacy before implementation. Learn more in our Data Privacy Notice. 

    Cybersecurity

    We are committed to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and ongoing availability of our information assets, as well as those belonging to our customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders under our protection. In addition, we utilize comprehensive threat intelligence to monitor cyber and data breach risks associated with our customers, suppliers, and partners.

    Product Safety

    Adient prioritizes product safety, with seats playing a crucial role in vehicle safety systems. Clear processes for investigation and improvement allow swift, transparent responses to concerns. Employees are encouraged to report potential safety issues.

    Supplier Management

    Adient is committed to ethical practices, sustainability, and compliance across our supply chain. In fiscal year 2025, we expanded our global Center of Excellence for supplier compliance and risk management, enhanced supplier screening and sustainability assessments, and updated our Global Supplier Standards Manual to include new requirements for climate, human rights, and transparency.

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