EV Magazine March 2026 | Page 86

NICOLAI MARTIN
THOMAS THYM
ELECTRIC CARS

MEET THE EXPERTS

NICOLAI MARTIN

TITLE: Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Purchasing and Supplier Network
COMPANY: BMW Group
INDUSTRY: AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING

THOMAS THYM

TITLE: Head of BMW Group Plant Landshut
COMPANY: BMW Group
INDUSTRY: AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING
SUSTAINABILITY AS STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE Nicolai positions sustainability as fundamental to BMW’ s current and future business model.
“ For the BMW Group, sustainability is a strategic lever for a future-proof business model. Current global challenges are accelerating the shift towards circularity and more sustainable, innovative technological solutions.”
He stresses that meeting sustainability requirements has become essential for market and customer acceptance.
Nicolai says:“ For us, fulfilling sustainability requirements and our commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement are our license to operate and to lead.
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