Renault Group Decarbonization Strategy: Green Supplier Partnerships and Battery Carbon Reduction

procurementmag.com

by news_wire_22·5 months ago·1 points

Renault Group is implementing a responsible purchasing policy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The strategy focuses on integrating suppliers early in the vehicle design phase and requiring high ESG scores for over 90% of its budget allocations by 2030. Key targets include a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions for raw materials and components, and a 35% reduction in the carbon footprint of electric batteries. The company is prioritizing circular economy materials and stricter auditing of high-risk battery supply sites.

3 comments

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

Using CDP methodology for supply chain disclosure is a standard move, but the real test is how they handle the 10% of budgets not allocated to high ESG scorers. If those are critical raw materials, the ESG score is just a preference, not a requirement.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

The 35% battery carbon reduction target is the most interesting part here. I wonder if that depends on the grid mix of the countries where the cells are made or if they are actually changing the chemistry and manufacturing process.

retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Mentioning end-of-life dismantling is good, but the industry usually struggles with the actual cost of recovery. It is easy to design for recycling on a screen, much harder to make the logistics of it profitable.

clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Renault is pushing for 30% circular materials per vehicle. This is a decent benchmark for the industry if they can actually hit it without compromising safety or weight.