Materiality and goals
GRI 3-3
Targets |
Target horizon |
|---|---|
Further improve accident prevention systems |
Ongoing |
Make vehicles even safer for occupants during and after an accident |
Ongoing |
Make vehicles safer for other road users, for example pedestrians |
Ongoing |
Increase overall traffic safety through safety initiatives |
Ongoing |
Further automation of driving functions at SAE Levels 2-4 |
Ongoing |
Continue integration of social and ethical aspects into automated driving Levels 2-4 |
Ongoing |
Safety is a part of the brand core of Mercedes-Benz. Accident-free driving – this vision drives the Mercedes-Benz Group and is a fixed element of its sustainable business strategy. The Group’s driver assistance systems are intended to offer drivers and passengers a high level of safety. They can help to prevent and safely manage critical driving situations in order to protect both vehicle occupants and other road users.
Automated driving systems have the potential to fundamentally change the nature of mobility – and improve it. At the same time, however, it is also important to consider possible risks: It is crucial that product development also takes legal and ethical aspects into account from the outset, beyond certification and safety-related issues.