European automotive suppliers continue implementing green and circular strategies, delivering tangible progress across key environmental metrics. Since 2021, the sector has reduced CO2 emissions by 4.1 million tons*, increased the share of renewable energy in its global energy mix to 40.2% and reduced absolute water consumption. These achievements come while production of motor vehicles globally has increased by 22%** between 2021 and 2023. Production growth did result in a slight increase of production waste, though the share of recycled or recovered production waste rose to a significant 86.5% in 2023.
Methodology notes: CLEPA analysed six key performance indicators (KPIs) from the non-financial reports of 29 companies representing the full range of automotive components. The KPIs assessed include Scope 1 & 2 emissions, energy use, renewable energy use, water use, waste generation and recyclable waste generation.
It is worth to note that the companies analysed operate and report at a global level. Suppliers were selected to provide a representative picture of the EU automotive supply chain. The 29 companies represent the biggest suppliers operating in the EU, showcasing a sample of tier 1 and 2 suppliers, battery, semiconductor and tech suppliers.
*This amount is based on a market-based approach, which calculates emissions based on the electricity organisations choose to purchase through contracts or instruments like Renewable Energy Certificates.
** Source: Oxford Economics.
