Places

Community-oriented route to market

Positively contributing to the communities in which we operate

We believe our success is deeply connected to the wellbeing of the communities we operate in. Through our Places pillar, we contribute to social inclusion and road safety through partnerships, investing in local skills development and expanding access to mobility. Our locally tailored, market-led programmes support people and communities – helping them thrive and building long-term impact.

We recognise the strong link between access to transportation and economic progress, and we are committed to ensuring that our operations meaningfully contribute to community development, health and wellbeing.

Liz Brown Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer

Our 2024 highlights

Positively impacted

10,000+

community members
Engaged

1,700+

colleagues in 84 initiatives
Mechanic programme

20

women participated in Uruguay
Across our markets

21

safe mobility initiatives

Social inclusion

In 2024, Inchcape delivered 63 social inclusion initiatives across the globe.

Led by a local-first approach to ensure our initiatives reflect the varying needs of our global operations, we support under-represented communities by providing tailored mobility solutions and access to future-ready skills. Through partnerships and programmes, we deliver education, work experience and internships focused on EV and digital skills. By working with NGOs and local initiatives, we help make mobility more accessible and create new opportunities for those who need them most.  

In partnership with Casa de la Mujer, Inchcape Uruguay launched a Basic Mechanics Training Programme for women. Combining mechanical skills with business training and mentorship, the programme empowered 20 women in its first year to explore careers in the automotive industry. Building on its success, we have plans to expand the programme to Guatemala, Ecuador and Colombia. 

“I believe that no industry is about gender, but about passion, knowledge and dedication. Being a woman in this field has taught me to be stronger, persevering and self-confident. Today I feel proud to represent other women who are also breaking stereotypes.” Micaela Cabrera, Warehouse Assistant, Programme participant and subsequently hired into Inchcape, Uruguay 

We recognise that gender diversity and access to tech careers remain global challenges, which is why we’re committed to improving access to digital skills and building diverse digital teams. Through our Digital Delivery Centres, we run a range of programmes to support this goal. Since 2022, 96 women have taken part in Inchpact, our initiative to train women in tech, with over half hired into our teams. We also support age diversity through our 50+ programme, develop early career talent via our student programme in the Philippines, and recently introduced InnovateHer in Colombia, where a hackathon helped women explore IT careers and fast-tracked winners into our talent pipeline. 

Road safety

We are dedicated to making roads safer and reducing accidents across all the markets we serve. As a global organisation, we take our responsibility seriously when it comes to promoting responsible driving and supporting road safety. 

In 2024, we ran more than 21 road safety initiatives globally – all shaped by local context and powered by partnerships. 

Our OEM partner, Subaru, has set an ambitious goal of achieving zero fatal road accidents in its vehicles by 2030. To support this vision, Inchcape Australasia and Subaru expanded on their road safety initiatives in Australia and implemented a road safety partnership in New Zealand, ensuring that young drivers receive the education and practical training needed to develop safer driving habits. 

Together with the Tony Quinn Foundation’s Street Smart programme, Inchcape and Subaru New Zealand bring hands-on driver education to young New Zealanders. Using Subaru vehicles at professional racetracks, the initiative helps develop real-world driving skills in a safe, controlled environment. 

Looking ahead

Inchcape remains committed to expanding its impact by enhancing safe mobility and social inclusion efforts across our markets. In 2025, our focus will be on scaling our initiatives, strengthening engagement and improving impact measurement to ensure our efforts drive meaningful and lasting change. 

Learn more about our Places pillar initiatives in our most recent Sustainability Report.