ZF is the premier automotive driveline and chassis technology supplier around the world, with 117 production companies in 26 countries. ZF is one of the ten most prominent automotive suppliers in the world. ZF began in 1915 to develop and build transmissions for airships and vehicles. These days the ZF Group makes transmissions and steering systems, as well as chassis parts and complete axle systems and modules. The ZF Group invests heavily in research and development, and currently invests more than 5 percent of total revenue in R&D. This amount is expected to increase significantly going forward, showing that ZF is fully invested in continuing their progress forward in the future.

The ZF Group believes strongly in sustainable business practices and protecting the environment. They fully involve all their employees in this policy, including active involvement in designing and implementing ZF's environmental policies. ZF makes all their products and production processes as energy and resource efficient as they possibly can and they implement procedures to ensure harmful incidents to the environment do not happen, and to minimize their impact if they should occur. Of course ZF Group complies with all environmental legislation and regulations, as well. ZF not only expects their own employees to be a part of their environmental policies, but also expects their suppliers to be continually improving their environmental protective procedures, as well. In addition, ZF focuses on reducing pollution by ZF products as much as possible from the production phase through final disposal. ZF even manufactures and repair gearboxes for wind energy plants on and offshore.

ZF Group is a foundation-owned company and social responsibility is woven into the fabric of their corporate culture. All employees have been actively involved in this foundation since the company was founded. ZF not only practices internal corporate social responsibility, but also enthusiastically promotes many national and international initiatives and projects aimed at environmental protection, social policy, education, culture and sport. ZF is a founding member of the Zeppelin University and has supported it since it was established in 2003. "ZF Helps" is a charitable organization funded by donations from ZF and its employees which regularly financially supports aid projects around the world.