Will also establish ecommerce “reuse” channel in the U.S. by the end of 2023. During a keynote speech at the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Sustainability Summit on August 15 in Troy, Mich., Alison Jones, senior vice president, global circular economy for Stellantis, outlined how the circular economy plays a key role in the organization’s […]
PPG, PPG Foundation to Invest $5 million in Environmental Sustainability Education
PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced a commitment to invest $5 million by 2030 in environmental sustainability education. Aligning with PPG’s 2030 sustainability targets and priorities, the new commitment will strengthen support of the next generation of innovators and maximize the impact within communities where PPG operates. The company will support programs that […]
Ultra-Poly Announces Bumper Recycling Initiative
Ultra-Poly, one of America’s largest plastics recyclers, has announced a bumper recycling program that involves the collection and reprocessing of damaged automotive bumpers into a new raw material. Ultra-Poly collects the used bumper covers directly from auto body shops where they have been removed from vehicles and stripped of any usable connected components. “This is […]
Axalta Releases 2020-2022 Sustainability Report
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) released its 2020-2022 Sustainability Report, citing progress on its 2030 goals and reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable future. The report is available to download. Axalta is advancing toward achievement of its 2030 ESG goals addressing emissions, waste, water, diversity, community investment, governance, and more. The company’s strategy focuses on […]
AkzoNobel Introduces Sustainable Repair Network in Europe
AkzoNobel announced a new program to help vehicle refinish and collision repair centers in Europe reduce their carbon footprint. By certifying the operations of its customers, AkzoNobel will partner with them to help measure, monitor and improve CO2 emissions. It will leverage its position in sustainability to deliver the tools, knowledge, support and experience for […]
LKQ Publishes 2022 Global Sustainability Report
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced the release of its 2022 Global Sustainability Report, highlighting accomplishments across environmental, employee engagement and diversity, safety and operations. “As the largest vehicle recycler in the world, sustainability is core to our business and our success,” said Dominick Zarcone, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our strong environmental stewardship complements our commitment […]
Auto Care Association Forms Sustainability Committee
The Auto Care Association announced the formation of a new advisory committee that focuses on environmental sustainability in the auto care industry. The new Sustainability Committee aims to increase awareness of the importance of sustainability, create a long-term strategy to initiate evolution in our industry’s practices and highlight businesses that implement those practices. In its […]
AkzoNobel Using 100% Renewable Electricity in North America
AkzoNobel announced that all of its locations in North America are now operating on 100% renewable electricity – helping to drive the company’s ambition of reducing carbon emissions across the full value chain by 50% by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline. The milestone, reached at the beginning of the year, is the latest in […]
Allstate Announces Net Zero Emissions Commitment
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) announced it has committed to achieve net zero emissions for direct, indirect and value-chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. It will also set a target year for achieving a net zero investment portfolio by the end of 2025. The pledge by Allstate, the fourth largest private passenger auto insurer in the […]
AkzoNobel Sustainability Challenge Partners to Collectively Reduce Carbon Footprint
Value chain partners have joined forces with AkzoNobel in the fields of circular solutions, process efficiency and solvent reduction in a determined effort to collectively reduce carbon emissions in the paints and coatings value chain. Five teams have been established following a recent Discovery Day, where results and learnings were presented from the first phase […]