We believe our standing as a corporate citizen entails a particular responsibility in two areas: we have a duty to the society in which we are rooted and we have a duty to the natural environment in which we live. This belief has a bearing first and foremost on our products and services, which, as Robert Bosch himself put it, “must be of use to the public at large.” It means, moreover, that like any decent organization we respect justice and the law and that we stand by our word.

Our company, however, also takes a more active role in helping to address the problems of society through the
Robert Bosch Foundation, which is funded from our dividend. We believe, furthermore, that there is more to responsibility than just what we owe to the outside world. Responsible local initiatives at numerous points throughout our company help
us to seize market opportunities, stay ahead of changes in the market and, in the end, achieve greater economic success.