Suppliers Partnership for the Environment

SP's Q2 Membership Meeting is now *Sold Out*. We look forward to a full house of members for the event on April 25 at MBUSI in Vance, Alabama. For those that aren't able to join us next month, we hope to see you in Detroit for the SP Innovation Summit in July!

SP’s Sustainable Packaging Work Group brings together vehicle manufacturers, tiered suppliers, packaging suppliers, and recyclers to develop straightforward industry-supported guidance to help automakers and their suppliers identify voluntary opportunities to improve packaging sustainability, including by addressing potential barriers to recycling and reuse in the design phase.? We welcome additional vehicle manufacturers and tiered suppliers to get involved in support of packaging waste reduction efforts. Get in touch!

Join us at the SP Innovation Summit 2025—an interactive event bringing together sustainability leaders from across the automotive value chain to tackle critical challenges and drive meaningful progress toward industry sustainability goals. Hosted at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit, this year's SP Summit will focus on key innovations and emerging trends in areas such as: ◆ Decarbonizing Operations & Supply Chains?– Leading strategies for advancing carbon neutrality across the industry. ◆ Sustainable & Circular Materials?– Practical solutions for accelerating a low-carbon, circular materials economy. ◆ Nature & Water Stewardship?– Addressing nature-related risks and unlocking opportunities for positive impact. ◆ Sustainability Leadership & Emerging Issues?– Navigating rapid change and integrating sustainability into core business strategies. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with industry peers, exchange insights, and explore solutions with potential shape the future of sustainable automotive manufacturing. Register today to secure your spot!

#SuppliersPartnership member Martinrea International has announced the release of its?2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the Company’s performance on Environmental, Social, and Governance issues throughout 2024, as well as ongoing initiatives and goals for the future.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded ENERGY STAR certification to seven additional Honda and Acura dealerships, recognizing them as among the most energy-efficient vehicle dealerships in the country.

#SuppliersPartnership member Clarios has announced a?$6 billion?plan expected to expand U.S. manufacturing and accelerate innovation. Through 2035, the Clarios plan outlines the launch of strategic initiatives aimed at improving U.S. manufacturing, spurring innovation, and strengthening the nation's critical minerals supply chain.

SP's Q2 Member Meeting: Driving Sustainability in the Southeast will be held on April 25 at Mercedes Benz US International located in Vance, Alabama.?This SP meeting is being hosted in collaboration with the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA). This event is designed to provide an opportunity for attendees to connect and share environmental sustainability best practices and strategies with industry peers, learn about emerging issues impacting the environment and business operations in the Southeast and beyond, and to identify new opportunities for collaborative action.

#SuppliersPartnership member Blue Whale Materials LLC has announced a strategic partnership with Call2Recycle, Inc.. As a result of the partnership, Blue Whale Materials’ sorting and recycling facility in Bartlesville, OK will receive and process batteries brought into Call2Recycle's national network, which collects spent batteries across the United States.

#SuppliersPartnership member Currents has announced a joint collaboration with Midtronics. This collaboration introduces exclusive diagnostic capabilities to Currents’ platform, enabling users to make informed decisions about the next-use potential of batteries in the electrified vehicle supply chain.

Check out the latest episode of The Scope 3 Podcast for a discussion with Transform Auto program lead, Mary Kate Francis of Trio, on the collaborative efforts of SP members Ford, GM, Honda, Magna, and Toyota to support the automotive supply chain in increasing access to high quality renewable energy solutions.