Automotive suppliers firmly support the objectives of the European Green Deal and Paris Agreement. All transport contributes to a quarter of the EU’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with road transport responsible for approximately three-quarters of these emissions. To address these challenges, automotive suppliers are heavily investing in technologies aimed at reducing emissions both from road transport and manufacturing processes. 

We advocate for a technology-open regulatory framework that balances environmental impact and social responsibility while maintaining Europe as a hub for manufacturing, innovation, and employment.  

A fundamental shift is occurring in the automotive landscape as technologies like battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and the transition to hydrogen and other renewable fuels promise significant emission reductions. With automotive suppliers investing over €20 billion annually in production upgrades and R&D for e-mobility, the focus is gradually shifting towards the entire value chain involved in vehicle production. Progress in reducing CO₂ emissions will require standardised methods for measuring and comparing these emissions across the industry, with sector initiatives like Catena-X playing a crucial role in ensuring fair competition and effective emission reduction strategies.