Nature-Related Terms & Definitions
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) – an association of global automakers and their suppliers working together to advance environmental sustainability through the automotive supply chain – announced the availability of a new guidance document, Nature-Related Terms and Definitions.
As with many industries, the automotive industry relies on nature for essential raw materials such as leather, rubber, steel, aluminum, and a wide range of other metals and minerals. The industry both depends on, and has the opportunity to impact, nature at nearly every stage throughout the value chain, from the design, sourcing, manufacturing, use, and disposal of automotive products and components.
Through an SP Nature Based Solutions Work Group, automakers and suppliers are working together to explore opportunities to identify, develop and advance nature-based solutions as effective tools to improve climate resilience and pollution prevention, as well as provide human well-being and biodiversity benefits.
The purpose of this latest document is to provide general industry-supported guidance to raise awareness of key nature-related terms and enhance consistency in communications on this topic across the automotive value chain.
Guidance Document: Nature-Related Terms & Definitions
The purpose of this latest document is to provide general industry-supported guidance to raise awareness of key nature-related terms and enhance consistency in communications on this topic across the automotive value chain.
Acknowledgements: This guidance document was produced through a collaborative process by the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) Nature Based Solutions Work Group, co-chaired by Navi Uppal of American Honda Motor Company, Inc. and, Barry Stuedemann and Jay Womack of GZA. The document included input and review from work group members representing automakers and tiered suppliers.
Disclaimer: This document sets forth various findings based on information available to working group members at the time of issuance. These findings are not intended to set forth any industry rule, requirement or standard. Each Member should independently determine its own processes and practices, including, without limitation, levels, measurements, vendors, materials, equipment, energy sources, energy use, emissions, and recyclability.