About Us

Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) is an innovative partnership between automakers, their suppliers
and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Vision

SP is an association of automobile OEMs and their suppliers working in collaboration with the US EPA and other governmental entities to identify and implement creative projects and programs that will advance environmental sustainability while providing economic value to the automotive supply chain through strategic action and engagement.

Mission

SP’s members work together to improve environmental performance while increasing value throughout the automobile supply chain. SP provides a forum for small, mid-sized and large automotive and vehicle suppliers to work with automobile OEMs to learn from each other and share environmental best practices while also providing economic value throughout the supply chain.

SP Focus Issues

SP provides a forum for automakers and suppliers to work together to develop projects and activities focused on environmental sustainability issues impacting the auto supply chain.

ENERGY

Addressing ways for automotive suppliers to reduce their energy consumption and optimize their efficiency, reducing their carbon footprint by utilizing more efficient technologies, practices and services.

INNOVATION

Providing a forum through which SME innovators can communicate and share ideas directly and efficiently with OEMs and Tier I suppliers.

GLOBAL

Providing a forum for the auto supply chain to share leading sustainability practices/innovations to foster global impact and harmonized approaches, particularly with the G7 and G20.

MATERIALS

Developing and deploying environmental technologies and programs in order to reduce environmental impacts, gain financial value, as well as promote environmental sustainability. Identifying ways to provide value within the automotive supply chain by working together to reduce waste, promote reuse and maximize recycling.

SOUTHERN (US) SUPPLY CHAIN

Promoting collaboration and sharing of environmental best practices to support the automotive supply chain in the Southeastern United States in advancing its environmental sustainability, waste minimization and business development goals.

WATER

Addressing opportunities for automotive suppliers to minimize and optimize their water usage.

SPECIAL SP PROJECT
Alianza Verde Automotriz (AVA) is an initiative of SP designed to provide automobile original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers the opportunity to improve their environmental performance and competitiveness, while providing value throughout the automobile supply chain in Mexico.