Representatives from Henkel, Lavergne, Magna International and Solvay were recognized for their environmental leadership.
Washington, October 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) – an association of global automakers and their suppliers working together to advance environmental sustainability through their automotive supply chains – today announced the fourth quarter Membership has announced the winners of the 2022 Environmental Leadership Award.meeting at Lexington, Kentucky.
The SP Awards aims to raise awareness and recognition of environmental sustainability successes within the automotive supply chain while facilitating knowledge sharing and transfer of proven solutions across the automotive industry. . The 2022 awards have been announced in his four categories: creativity in implementing sustainable practices; demonstration of environmental innovation in manufacturing processes; And Shining Star.
Community impact
The Community Impact Award recognizes automotive suppliers who strive to extend the positive impact of their sustainability efforts to their communities and organizations outside the automotive industry through outreach and education.
The 2022 SP Community Impact Award was presented to Lavergne for its 2020 ocean plastic recycling initiative. Haiti.
Lavergne was awarded the development of a marine plastic recycling project designed to help poor communities. Haiti And keep plastic waste out of the ocean. This initiative collects and transforms plastic waste. Haiti It becomes a value-added part that can be used as a raw material for new products such as automobile parts. Through this initiative, Lavergne has developed partnerships with other organizations to improve working conditions for Haitian collectible workers and create new economic and educational opportunities in the community.
Creativity to implement sustainable practices
The Creativity in Implementing Sustainable Practices Award recognizes automotive suppliers that demonstrate outstanding creativity in implementing environmental sustainability programs and practices.
The 2022 SP Creativity in Implementing Sustainable Practices Award was presented for Solvay’s sustainable manufacturing program for bio-based polymers..
Solvay has developed a new partially bio-based polyphthalamide (PPA) called Amodel® BIOS PPA, designed to support automotive carbon reduction goals while meeting the technology goals required for new electric vehicle components. was evaluated in the development of In addition to developing this new product, Solvay was recognized for its commitment to addressing energy, waste and water use in its factories. Augusta, Georgia The plant that manufactures PPA resin uses 100% renewable electricity.
Demonstration of environmental innovation in manufacturing
The Demonstration of Environmental Innovation in Manufacturing Awards recognizes automotive suppliers that have demonstrated outstanding innovation in advanced manufacturing processes or technologies that have significant environmental and economic impact within the automotive supply chain.
The 2022 SP Demonstrating Environmental Innovation in the Manufacturing Process Award went to Henkel for its next generation metal pretreatment process.
Henkel is Toyota’s San Antonio, Texas Facility to Palmina thin film process for metal pretreatment for 2021 Toyota Tacoma and Tundra. Henkel’s pretreatment process contributes to environmental advancements in the manufacturing process, such as eliminating the use of heavy metal phosphates, reducing sludge formation by up to 90%, and reducing overall water consumption, all while reducing overall water consumption. It was recognized for its high corrosion performance across various metals. In addition to the recent program with Toyota, Henkel’s technology has been installed in many automotive facilities, making a significant environmental impact across the industry.
shining star
Shining Star Award recognizes and celebrates individual emerging sustainability leaders within SP membership for their exemplary efforts in developing and improving environmental sustainability programs, as well as their leadership and involvement in SP .
Brigitte Grewal Magna International’s 2022 SP Shining Star Award Winners Promote Industry Collaboration to Minimize Automotive Packaging Waste and Identify New Opportunities to Make Packaging Materials More Recyclable During Design It was when her vision and leadership were recognized. Through Bridget’s leadership, through a collaborative process between automakers, component suppliers, packaging suppliers and recyclers, actionable recommendations for sustainable packaging design and sourcing will be developed to eliminate waste from landfills. Significant progress has been made in support of industry efforts.
“On behalf of SP, I would like to congratulate all the winners and thank the companies that took the time to apply and share with us the results of their environmental sustainability projects this year. The award program highlights the continued progress and achievements of automotive suppliers, striving to drive measurable environmental improvements through their efforts and ensuring that these efforts grow into the future. I look forward to continuing.” Kevin ButtSenior Director of Environmental Sustainability at Toyota Motor North America and Chairman of SP’s Board of Directors.
The SP would also like to thank the member volunteers who contributed to the development and success of this year’s Awards Program, including the co-chairs of the Awards Program. Vicky Lewis (VMX International) and Bob Crawford (GWT Insight), and members of the Awards Selection Committee Al Johnston (star), Anthony Senatore (Ford Motor Company), Phil Cozad (Honda Development and Manufacturing America), Reishema Howard (General Motors), and Kevin Butt (Toyota Motor North America).
For more information on the SP Awards Program, please visit https://www.supplierspartnership.org/sp-2022-awards-program/.
About SPs
The Supplier Partnership for the Environment (SP) is an association of automakers and their suppliers working in partnership with the U.S. EPA and other government agencies toward a shared vision for the automotive industry to have a positive impact on the environment. . https://www.supplierspartnership.org/
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