SP Member News Roundup – July 2025

SP provides a forum for global automotive manufacturers and their large and small suppliers to work together toward a shared vision of an automotive industry with positive environmental impact.

This monthly series collects recent news and updates through July 2025 highlighting efforts of SP member companies and partners to advance initiatives with positive environmental impact.

• American Battery Technology Company Awarded Collaborative Agreement with Argonne National Laboratory ReCell Center to Advance Novel Lithium Manufacturing Technologies, American Battery Technology Company is pleased to announce that it has been selected for a competitively awarded $1 million agreement by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory ReCell Center (Argonne) to support the commercialization of one of its internally-developed technologies for the domestic manufacturing of critical mineral lithium hydroxide. Click Here
• BASF Battery Materials and CATL sign a framework agreement for cathode active materials, BASF and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) have signed a framework agreement for cathode active materials. Under the agreement, BASF will cooperate with CATL on a global scale. CATL has selected BASF as its important supplier. BASF will support CATL’s global layout through its global production network. Click Here
• Eaton adds solar project in Wisconsin to power regional manufacturing with resilient, sustainable and affordable energy, Intelligent power management company Eaton is adding a new clean energy project to drive carbon reduction at its operations in Wisconsin, advancing its commitment to achieve net zero operations by 2050. Click Here
• National Expansion of the Innovative Industry-led Electrified Vehicle (EV) Battery Recovery Program, Following the successful rollout of North America’s first-of-its-kind Electrified Vehicle (EV) Battery Recovery Program in Québec, the industry-led initiative EVBatteryRecovery.ca is expanding across Canada. Click Here
• Flexi-Light PET: Outstanding, sustainable sound insulation for vehicles, Polyurethane foam has traditionally been used to reduce noise, vibration and harshness in vehicles, contributing to passenger comfort. At the Automotive Acoustics Conference in Constance, Germany, Autoneum presented a polyester felt-based sound insulation system that is lightweight, resilient and shapeable, thus combining acoustic performance and precise contours with enhanced recyclability. Click Here
• Eaton continues to progress on its sustainability targets, as outlined in new report, Intelligent power management company Eaton announced in its 2024 Sustainability Report that the company is progressing toward its sustainability targets. Furthering its goals beyond 2030, the report also details Eaton’s new commitment to becoming net zero by 2050—a target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. Click Here
• Cadillac OPTIQ turns recycled materials into a luxury interior, With its focus on attracting younger buyers to the Cadillac brand, the OPTIQ represents a unique interpretation of Cadillac’s bold and luxurious brand identity. This is especially evident in the OPTIQ’s cabin, where designers implemented various innovative materials to give the all-electric crossover a youthful and progressive look and feel. Click Here
• GM and Redwood Materials to pursue use of U.S.-built batteries for energy storage,  General Motors has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Redwood Materials meant to accelerate deployment of energy storage systems using both new U.S.-manufactured batteries from GM and second-life battery packs from GM electric vehicles. Click Here
• Ultium Cells to upgrade Tennessee plant for low-cost EV battery cell production, Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to scale production of low-cost lithium iron phosphate battery cells, building on a $2.3 billion investment announced in 2021. Conversion of battery cell lines at Spring Hill to produce LFP cells will begin later this year, with commercial production expected by late 2027. Click Here
• Honda Issues “Honda ESG Report 2025”, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. issued the Honda ESG Report  2025, posting it on the company website. As one of the tools to enhance communication with a diverse range of its stakeholders, Honda  has been issuing an annual report that comprehensively summarizes the company’s approach and initiatives to enhance its sustainability from the perspectives of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance), with a primary focus on reporting its track record of achievements. Click Here
• Lucid Launches Collaborative with Critical Minerals Producers to Further Strengthen Supply Chain for American Automotive and EV Manufacturing, Lucid Group, Inc., announced it has joined with critical mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals, and RecycLiCo, to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of these minerals for use in automotive manufacturing by U.S.-based automakers and Tier 1 suppliers. Click Here
• Asuene and Manufacture 2030 sign MoU to accelerate global carbon emissions reduction, Manufacture 2030 has signed a memorandum of understanding with climate tech company, Asuene Inc., to jointly accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reduction across global supply chains. The partnership will strengthen Scope 3 data integration and expand the range of decarbonization solutions, supporting emissions measurement and reduction worldwide. Click Here
• Menasha Corporation Publishes 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, ORBIS Corporation’s parent company, Menasha Corporation, announced it has published its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The report showcases Menasha Corporation’s commitment to corporate responsibility with examples of environmental stewardship, employee programs, and community support. Click Here
• N-Join1: an innovative, adhesive-free carpet that supports the circular economy, Vehicle manufacturers are increasingly looking for recycling solutions for end-of-life vehicles to meet sustainability targets and comply with new regulations that are accelerating the automotive industry’s transition toward a circular economy. In response, Autoneum has developed the N-Join1 carpet. This innovative, monomaterial carpet system, made from recycled materials, eliminates the need for latex and adhesives, thereby offering an eco-friendly solution for vehicle interiors. Click Here
• Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo™ Hub: A Scalable Platform to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonization and Empower Global Net-Zero Ambitions, Schneider Electric announced the launch of Zeigo™ Hub by Schneider Electric, a new digital platform designed to help organizations decarbonize their supply chains at scale. This innovative solution marks a significant step forward in enabling companies to meet their Scope 3 emissions targets and advance toward net-zero goals with confidence and clarity. Click Here
• Steel Dynamics Announces Global Steel Climate Council Certified Products, Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced each of the company’s steel mills achieved Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) product certification. The GSCC provides product certification, validating that these steel products are on the glidepath to achieve the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement’s 1.5° C scenario. Click Here
• Steel Dynamics Honored with 2025 Volkswagen Group Award for Sustainability, Steel Dynamics, Inc. announced that Volkswagen Group recognized Steel Dynamics with a Volkswagen Group Award for Sustainability. Steel Dynamics was recognized for its proactive sustainability efforts, including low-carbon steel production and circular economy practices. Click Here
• WM Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report, WM has published its Sustainability Report, which details the company’s continued progress toward ambitious environmental, social, and governance goals. The report is laid out in three key areas that dive into how material is repurposed, energy is renewable, and communities are thriving. Click Here

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