MUNICH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Alcantara, leader in “Made in Italy” luxury brand and first Italian company certified Carbon Neutral, has joined the annual german car of the program of the year as a major sponsor.
Other sponsors of the 2022 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) include ZF, KST and Bridgestone. The program is affiliated with other leading rewards programs such as india Car and Bike Awards, China Car Awards and World Car Awards.
More than 20 leading automotive journalists serve on the GCOTY award jury. Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Peugeot and Porsche were among last year’s winners. The Honda E was the big winner of 2021.
The 2022 program starts on July the 5th with a three-day GCOTY Summer Fest event in Alsfeld, Germanyfor car manufacturers, journalists and sponsors. Andrea BoragnoPresident and CEO of Alcantara, will host an exhibition showing the applications of the company’s luxury materials in the automotive industry, as well as in fashion and accessories, marine and aviation, consumer electronics, interior design and the world of art.
Judging and final award ceremonies will take place in the fall at separate events at ZF and KST facilities in Friedrichshafen and Bad Duerkheim, Germany.
“We are delighted to be working with a group of leading automotive experts in Germany“, said Boragno. “The German press and our customers appreciate the high quality of our equipment.
“Born in Italy, the Alcantara material travels to the four corners of the globe. It is a material that is both elegant and soft to the touch with technical qualities such as grip, lightness and breathability that are particularly appreciated in the automotive sector.”
He noted that Alcantara maintains a strong commitment to the environment. Situated at Milanothe company has participated in nearly 50 international offset projects aimed at improving living conditions and expanding the use of renewable energy resources around the world.
Alcantara also continues to emphasize the importance of sustainability to its suppliers, encouraging them to measure, reduce and offset CO2 emissions. The company’s latest sustainability report notes that all of its ‘core’ and ‘super-core’ suppliers have achieved zero CO2 emissions records.
Additionally, the company sponsored an annual sustainability symposium in partnership with Venice International University draw attention to environmental issues. The program has involved major companies, international organizations, scientists, economists and policy makers from around the world.
Symposium participants debated how best to mitigate climate change and build a low-carbon future by engaging different levels of society with the participation of policymakers, businesses and consumers.
“The importance of durability in today’s cars cannot be overstated,” said Jens Meiners, organizer and co-founder of GCOTY. “Sustainability is reflected in our criteria for judging Car of the Year and in the choices made by our judging panel over the past few years.
“We are proud to welcome Alcantara on board as a new GCOTY partner. We share a common vision for cars that will be more sustainable. Interior design, comfort and quality are also of major importance to all of us. “
Alcantara has been featured on a variety of new car presentations at major auto shows over the past five years, including Alfa Romeo, BMW, Bugatti, Dodge, Maserati, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Nissan, Porsche and Subaru .
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