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SP 2nd Quarter Membership Meeting
 On June 7, SP held its 2nd Quarter Membership Meeting in conjunction with the National Environmental Sustainability Summit (NESS) in Detroit, MI. Over 100 participants attended the meeting, which was hosted by SP member MPS Group. Special thanks to Heather Cataldo and Steve Ciaverilla, MPS Group, for their assistance in coordinating and hosting the meeting.
Benjamin Teitelbaum, Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), opened the meeting with a presentation on CEC's new report Destination Sustainability: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Freight Transportation in North America. Following Mr. Teitlebaum's presentation, SP's Vice-Chair, Russell Brynolf, FTS Technologies, and SP's Executive Director, Steve Hellem discussed SP's 2011 Strategic Plan and the key activities the organization plans to focus on in the coming year. More information on SP's 2011 Strategic Plan is available on the SP Members Only website. Pictured: Benjamin Teitelbaum, CEC (left); Participants at SP's 2nd Quarter Meeting (right) During the meeting, Lee Hachigian, Director, Worldwide Facilities Group Energy and Environment for GM, presented GM's 6th Annual Environmental Excellence Award to Mobile Fluid Recovery for providing unique recycling ideas and collaborating on projects like turning oil-soaked booms from the Gulf of Mexico into Chevrolet Volt components. "The relationships forged in the Suppliers Partnership group were a driving factor in creating a sustainable way to help in Gulf clean-up efforts," said Trevis Lyon, Vice President, Mobile Fluid Recovery.
Pictured (from left to right): Butch Flatt, MFR; Lee Hachigian, GM; David Briggs, MFR; Trevis Lyon, MFR; Shane Bennett, MFR; and, Brett Remington, MFR
The meeting included reports from SP's Chemical Issues, Energy & Water, Materials Efficiency, and Technology & Networking Work Groups. In addition, the meeting featured presentations from SP members Susan Landry, Albemarle Corporation; Gary Anderson and Allison Cummings, EDSS; Jeff Barber and Chris Miller, GDC Inc.; Bart Kocik, MPS Group; and, Rod Karch, Work Force Safety.
In addition, SP's Vice-Chair, Russell Brynolf, FTS Technologies presented the 2011 SP Leadership Award to Heather Cataldo, MPS Group, for her leadership, dedication and commitment to SP.
Pictured (from left to right): Steve Hellem, SP; John Bradburn, GM, Heather, Cataldo, MPS Group; and, Russell Brynolf, FTS Technologies Copies of the meeting presentations are available on the SP Members Only website.
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National Environmental Sustainability Summit - Auto Day Events
On June 7, SP partnered with the National Environmental Sustainability Summit (NESS) to organize a half-day session targeted towards the Auto Industry with several events beginning directly following SP's 2nd Quarter Membership Meeting.
One of these events was Sustainable Communities: Detroit Driving It Home! in which speakers discussed how Detroit is becoming a sustainable community and creating a model for other urban cities across the country to follow. SP member Heather Cataldo, MPS Group, moderated a panel of dynamic speakers including: Susan Mosey, University Cultural Center Association (UCCA) - Midtown Project; Jean Redfield, NextEnergy; and, Jacob Corvidae, WARM Training Center.
In addition, NESS hosted a panel of government and auto industry representatives from the US, Canada and Mexico to discuss the opportunities to "Improve the Economic and Environmental Performance of the North American Automotive Industry Supply Chain". This meeting served as the kick-off of a special Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) project to re-engage key automotive companies for the development and implementation of green supply-chain programs across North America. Panel participants included: Maria Petrou, Environment Canada; Sandra Galindo, Profepa; Tom Murray, U.S. EPA; John Bradburn, GM; Jim Laney, Denso; and, Benjamin Teitelbaum, CEC. Presentations from this session are available on the SP Members Only website.
Pictured: (left) Benjamin Teitelbaum, CEC; (from left to right:) Maria Petrou, Environment Canada; Sandra Galindo, Profepa; Tom Murray, U.S. EPA; John Bradburn, GM; Jim Laney, Denso
On the evening of June 7, SP partnered with the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable to organize a Plenary Panel on "Advancing Environmental Stewardship within the Automotive Industry". Mr. Robert A. Ficano, County Executive of Wayne County, Michigan, officially welcomed Summit attendees to the reception. The Plenary Panel included (listed as pictured, left to right):
- Jay Wilton, Vice President, Engineering Planning and Regulatory Compliance and Certification, Chrysler Group LLC
- Teri Kline, Manager, Environment & Energy Policy, General Motors
- Bob Holycross, Manager, Vehicle Environmental and Energy Planning, Ford Motor Company
- Steve Owens, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, U.S. EPA
- Moderator: Ken Zarker, P2 Section Manager, Washington State Department of Ecology
More information on the National Environmental Sustainability Summit is available at http://www.environmentalsummit.org/
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Save the Date: SP 3rd Quarter Meeting
SP and the Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association (TAMA) will co-host SP's 3rd Quarter Membership Meeting on September 8 in Spring Hill, TN. The meeting will be held at the Northfield Career & Technology Center, Spring Hill, TN from 9:00am - 4:00pm CDT.
The meeting is planned to include a Panel on Greening the Southern Automotive Supply Chain; Panel of Federal Government Liaisons: Resources Available for Manufacturers and Developing Relationships; Panel on Strengthening OEM and Supplier Relationships Through SP; Panel of Southern Automotive Industry Organizations; and, a Panel on SP Signature Issues.
Confirmed speakers for the meeting include: - Kevin Butt, General Manager/Chief Environmental Officer of Environmental/Safety Engineering, Toyota North America
- Andre de Fontaine, Partnership Development & Deployment, DOE - Industrial Technologies Program
- Tom Murray, Chief, Prevention Analysis Branch, U.S. EPA
- Mark Brazeal, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, President, Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
- Rick Walker, Falcon Automotive Manufacturing, President, Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
- Tom Brewer, SCT Workforce, Vice President, Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association (TAMA)
- Chemicals In Products: Pat Beattie, Arcalis Scientific
- Materials Efficiency: John Bradburn, GM
- Energy and Water: Mark Werthman, Chrysler and Rahul Naik, ARCADIS
- Technology and Networking: Russell Brynolf, FTS and Dave O'Ryan, Asset Recovery
Formal invitations for the meeting will be distributed soon. SP is now seeking sponsors for this event. If your company would be interested in sponsoring / co-sponsoring the September 8 meeting, please contact Kellen Mahoney as soon as possible.
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New SP Member Company
On behalf of the SP Executive Committee, I am pleased to announce that The Polar Companies has joined the organization. Since 1955 Polar has been providing solutions to industry in both metalworking fluids and environmental management. Robert Crawford, President will be the SP Board representative for The Polar Companies. Please join me in welcoming The Polar Companies to SP.
Adam Westerdale, Aevitas Specialty Services
SP Membership Chair
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SP Members in the News
 Albemarle Corporation announced that it has expanded its presence in the biofuels market with the acquisition of Catilin Inc. Based in Ames, Iowa, Catilin is a technology leader in the development and application of heterogeneous biodiesel catalysis. Catilin's technology and products will further strengthen Albemarle's offerings for the renewable fuels market. Albemarle will also benefit from a number of R&D and distribution synergies resulting from the acquisition. More Information.
Ocean Alliance, the University of Southern Maine and Albemarle Corporation launched a 14-week scientific voyage to study the impacts of recent oil spills and natural disasters on the Gulf of Mexico, one of the world's most important ocean habitats. The scientific mission will leave Key West, Florida with a ten-person team aboard the 93-foot floating laboratory, Odyssey. The team will collect samples from fish, squid, krill, sperm and Brydes whales, and the water from depths of up to 3,000 feet to try to monitor and gauge the health of the Gulf ecosystem. This expedition is supported by a number of foundations and individuals as well as by primary sponsor Albemarle Corporation. More Information.
 ARCADIS announced that it has been selected by the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) for two contracts totaling $60M in value, further establishing the company as a trusted advisor in the D.C. water sector. ARCADIS will assist with the management and the implementation of DC Water's $1.6 billion sewer system capital improvement program. In addition, ARCADIS will manage under a four-year construction management contract, the implementation of the $400 million biosolids program at the 370 mgd Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. More Information.
 The Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) Hanna Felleke recently interviewed Daphne V. Harris, Manager, Civic & Community Relations for Chrysler Group LLC about the company's community investment projects. More Information.
Fiat SpA recently collected four awards in the "International Engine of the Year 2011" competition for it's TwinAir engine platform, developed by Fiat Powertrain. The jury, which consisted of 76 journalists and industry experts from 36 countries, honored the the TwinAir engine with the top award in the compettion: International Engine of the Year 2011. Other TwinAir engine honors include: Sub 1,000cm3 category, Best New Engine of the Year and Green Engine of the Year. More Information.
 American Industrial Manufacturing Services (AIMS), a DENSO Group Company that remanufactures starter motors, alternators and common rail fuel injectors, has achieved Caterpillar Inc.'s Platinum Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP) certification. Caterpillar presented the prestigious certificate at a ceremony held at AIMS manufacturing facility in Murrieta, Calif. More Information.
 Federal-Mogul Corporation's LKZ® oil control ring was named a 2011 Automotive News PACE™ Environmental Award winner on June 14 during the Automotive News Green Car Conference in Novi, Mich. The company's LKZ oil control ring innovation, along with its EcoTough®-coated piston-both of which contribute to improved fuel economy and emission reduction-were honored earlier this year with a 2011 Automotive News PACE™ Award. More Information.
 Ford is offering the public a comprehensive look at the company's progress on environmental and social issues with the release of its 12th annual Sustainability Report.The 2010/2011 report, titled "Blueprint for Sustainability: Driving Change," provides updates on the company's progress in key areas of operations, product enhancements on vehicle safety and societal concerns including water usage and supply chain management. The report also designates areas in which the company deems as critical issues going forward. More Information.
It turns out there's a milky-white substance that seeps from dandelion roots that can be utilized as a natural alternative to synthetic rubber in products. Ford and The Ohio State University are researching the potential of the dandelions' said milky substance as a plastics modifier to help improve the impact strength of plastics, with the material possibly then capable of being used in places such as cupholders, floor mats and interior trim. More Information.
 The Patent Board has ranked General Motors as the No. 1 innovator of 182 companies in its quarterly automotive and transportation industry scorecard. The organization analyzes intellectual property performance across 17 industries and determines the leader in each sector based on measurements that include the number of patents, impact on the industry, and technology and science strength. GM also ranked first in the automotive/transportation sector in the previous scorecard, published in January. More Information.
At GM's Orion Assembly Plant in Lake Orion, Mich., we take the energy from nearby landfills and funnel it back into the plant, which, in turn, powers some of the processes that go into building the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano - two of GM's recent entries into the small car market. More Information.
 Johnson Controls, Inc. and MAC S.A. have launched their joint venture in Colombia to produce and sell lead-acid batteries in the Central and South American regions. The companies announced their plan to join forces in October 2010 in order to better serve customers as market leaders in these fast-developing emerging markets. More Information. Rising energy prices, government incentives and enhanced public image are driving energy efficiency in buildings to new heights as a growing number of building owners race to reduce energy consumption, according to the results of the fifth annual, global Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. The survey of nearly 4,000 building owners and operators around the world was led by Johnson Controls' Institute for Building Efficiency, the International Facility Management Association and the Urban Land Institute. More Information.  Lear Corporation announced the official opening of a new electronics facility in Rabat, Morocco. The new facility in Rabat supplies industry-leading electronics such as battery chargers and gateway modules to European automakers including BMW, Renault and Volkswagen. The 14,340 square-meter facility currently houses 130 employees and will employ approximately 230 people by the end of 2011. More Information.
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In the News
Conflict Minerals Seminar - June 20-21 Arlington, VA
The EICC (Electronic Industries Citizenship Coalition) and GeSI (Global e-Sustainability Initiative) is hosting a supply chain workshop on conflict minerals issues June 20-21 in Arlington, VA to discuss the latest in conflict mineral developments and industry initiatives. This workshop is open all interested parties.
ISO launches ISO 50001 energy management standard
The International Organization for Standardization has released ISO 50001, a standard for energy management systems.ISO 50001 is intended to provide organizations with a recognized framework for integrating energy performance into their management practices. Multinational organizations will have access to a single, harmonized standard for implementation across the organization with a logical and consistent methodology for identifying and implementing improvements.
Searchable databases on chemical toxicity and exposure data now available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making it easier to find data about chemicals. EPA is releasing two databases - the Toxicity Forecaster database (ToxCastDB) and a database of chemical exposure studies (ExpoCastDB) - that scientists and the public can use to access chemical toxicity and exposure data.
Managing electronic waste in North America On Tuesday, June 21, officials from Canada, Mexico and the United States, as well as experts such as Sarah Westervelt, e-Stewardship Policy Director of the Basel Action Network, will meet in a public forum on e-waste issues and management in North America. The meeting will be webcast on the CEC website, with simultaneous translation in English, French and Spanish. Study finds resource constraints should not be a limiting factor for large-scale EV battery production On the order of 1 billion 40 kWh Li-based EV batteries could be built with the currently estimated reserve base of lithium, according to a recent study by researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley. Lifetime system cost, and other factors, will likely limit scale up more than resource constraints, they found. |
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