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Stellantis* (NYSE: STLA) claimed today that SUSTAINera, the business concentrated on Circular Economy initiatives, is making “considerable progress” on its efforts to revamp the so-called consumption model and increase its presence in recycling, expanding participation (share) in material sourcing while limiting impact on natural resources.
“Since the introduction of SUSTAINera, in 2022, we achieved very positive results in areas such as parts re-manufacturing, battery recycling and end-of-life vehicles”, said Alison Jones, Senior Vice President of Stellantis’ Global Circular Economy, who delivered a keynote presentation at International Automotive Recycling Congress (IARC), in Antwerp, Belgium. “We remain committed to our target to increase recycling revenues by ten times and achieve more than €2 billion in total circular economy revenues by 2030 – fully in line with Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.”
At the IARC, SUSTAINera launched its first range of Recycled products to complete the 4R offer (Remanufactured, Repaired, Reused, Recycled parts) in the Parts & Services range. The first is a windscreen washer fluid made of 100% regenerated alcohol from recycled industrial solvents enabling waste reduction. Unlike a conventional methanol/ethanol-based screen wash, it reduces the environmental impact while maintaining optimal performance. It is formulated without colorants, and it complies with the most demanding standards set by car manufacturers for windscreen cleaning and ice prevention, as its concentration of regenerated alcohol is effective at temperatures up to -20°C.
The second is a cooling fluid (antifreeze) made with mono ethylene glycol base 100% recycled from industrial production waste. It is free of nitrates, borates and amines, with no silicates. It provides protection to the engine against rust, heating and freezing (-25° compatible also with cold countries). It is compatible with elastomers and common metals and ensures efficient heat transfer. The high requirements of its specifications allow to use it in Stellantis vehicle’s maintenance plan as well as in any other brands vehicles.
Since January 2024, Stellantis has been offering customers individuals and dealers in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg an end-of-life vehicle management service through the Valorauto platform.* Whatever the brand and engine type engine (combustion, hybrid or electric), it offers a comprehensive service, with collection free of charge and a financial return opportunity for the users.
Valorauto is the service provider belonging to the joint venture SUSTAINera Valorauto SAS between Stellantis and Galloo – a major player in automotive recycling. This joint venture works with selected Authorized Treatment Facilities, enabling the collection of the vehicle, its dismantling, and the recovery of parts to be re-used or to be remanufactured (including electric vehicles batteries or repurposing them in second life projects as energy storage). What remains can be recycled.
This is in line with the Company’s Circular Economy objectives to extend the lifespan of products and, when no longer possible, return the material back into the production loop to reduce waste and the environmental impact of new raw material demand, while creating economic value and being compliant with the European Regulation of Extended Producer Responsibility for vehicles. Specifically, to be compliant with the French Circular Economy Law (Loi AGEC), Stellantis has developed its own Individual System to manage all Stellantis’ End of Life Vehicles, “ensuring quality of the process from eco-design of vehicles to their end-of-life treatment, with the aim of participating in the development of the Stellantis circular economy.”
The intention is to develop Individual Systems in other countries whenever it is possible, in accordance with the regulation requirements while expanding the Valorauto services across the main countries in Europe
Recycling Electric Vehicle Batteries – The Coming Challenge
Alison Jones in her speech noted the MOU Stellantis has signed with Orano for a Joint Venture to manage end-of-life electric vehicle batteries and scrap from gigafactories in both Europe and North America. “It strengthens Stellantis’ position in the electric-vehicle battery value chain by securing additional access to cobalt, nickel, and lithium necessary for electrification and energy transition and helping to meet the European Union (EU) 2031 battery directive to use recycled materials in new batteries. This partnership is among the industry’s first wave of undertakings to support a global circular economy approach to manufacturing and consumption,” Jones said.
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*VALORAUTO is the commercial service provided by the Joint Venture. It offers both simplicity and safety, handling the entire process of end-of-life vehicles through a network of certified professionals and recycling more than 95% of their constituent materials. It is an efficient way to contribute to the circular economy, in compliance with legislation and in a way that benefits car owners.
** AGEC – the Anti-Waste and Circular Economy French law (AGEC) No.2020-105 of 10 February 2020, and the decree No. 2022-1495, of 24 November 2022, related to the management of end-of-life vehicles and extended manufacturer responsibility.
Stellantis Updates Circular Economy Initiatives at IARC
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Stellantis* (NYSE: STLA) claimed today that SUSTAINera, the business concentrated on Circular Economy initiatives, is making “considerable progress” on its efforts to revamp the so-called consumption model and increase its presence in recycling, expanding participation (share) in material sourcing while limiting impact on natural resources.
“Since the introduction of SUSTAINera, in 2022, we achieved very positive results in areas such as parts re-manufacturing, battery recycling and end-of-life vehicles”, said Alison Jones, Senior Vice President of Stellantis’ Global Circular Economy, who delivered a keynote presentation at International Automotive Recycling Congress (IARC), in Antwerp, Belgium. “We remain committed to our target to increase recycling revenues by ten times and achieve more than €2 billion in total circular economy revenues by 2030 – fully in line with Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.”
At the IARC, SUSTAINera launched its first range of Recycled products to complete the 4R offer (Remanufactured, Repaired, Reused, Recycled parts) in the Parts & Services range. The first is a windscreen washer fluid made of 100% regenerated alcohol from recycled industrial solvents enabling waste reduction. Unlike a conventional methanol/ethanol-based screen wash, it reduces the environmental impact while maintaining optimal performance. It is formulated without colorants, and it complies with the most demanding standards set by car manufacturers for windscreen cleaning and ice prevention, as its concentration of regenerated alcohol is effective at temperatures up to -20°C.
The second is a cooling fluid (antifreeze) made with mono ethylene glycol base 100% recycled from industrial production waste. It is free of nitrates, borates and amines, with no silicates. It provides protection to the engine against rust, heating and freezing (-25° compatible also with cold countries). It is compatible with elastomers and common metals and ensures efficient heat transfer. The high requirements of its specifications allow to use it in Stellantis vehicle’s maintenance plan as well as in any other brands vehicles.
Since January 2024, Stellantis has been offering customers individuals and dealers in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg an end-of-life vehicle management service through the Valorauto platform.* Whatever the brand and engine type engine (combustion, hybrid or electric), it offers a comprehensive service, with collection free of charge and a financial return opportunity for the users.
Valorauto is the service provider belonging to the joint venture SUSTAINera Valorauto SAS between Stellantis and Galloo – a major player in automotive recycling. This joint venture works with selected Authorized Treatment Facilities, enabling the collection of the vehicle, its dismantling, and the recovery of parts to be re-used or to be remanufactured (including electric vehicles batteries or repurposing them in second life projects as energy storage). What remains can be recycled.
This is in line with the Company’s Circular Economy objectives to extend the lifespan of products and, when no longer possible, return the material back into the production loop to reduce waste and the environmental impact of new raw material demand, while creating economic value and being compliant with the European Regulation of Extended Producer Responsibility for vehicles. Specifically, to be compliant with the French Circular Economy Law (Loi AGEC), Stellantis has developed its own Individual System to manage all Stellantis’ End of Life Vehicles, “ensuring quality of the process from eco-design of vehicles to their end-of-life treatment, with the aim of participating in the development of the Stellantis circular economy.”
The intention is to develop Individual Systems in other countries whenever it is possible, in accordance with the regulation requirements while expanding the Valorauto services across the main countries in Europe
Recycling Electric Vehicle Batteries – The Coming Challenge
Alison Jones in her speech noted the MOU Stellantis has signed with Orano for a Joint Venture to manage end-of-life electric vehicle batteries and scrap from gigafactories in both Europe and North America. “It strengthens Stellantis’ position in the electric-vehicle battery value chain by securing additional access to cobalt, nickel, and lithium necessary for electrification and energy transition and helping to meet the European Union (EU) 2031 battery directive to use recycled materials in new batteries. This partnership is among the industry’s first wave of undertakings to support a global circular economy approach to manufacturing and consumption,” Jones said.
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Inevitable Footnotes (feetnotes?)
*VALORAUTO is the commercial service provided by the Joint Venture. It offers both simplicity and safety, handling the entire process of end-of-life vehicles through a network of certified professionals and recycling more than 95% of their constituent materials. It is an efficient way to contribute to the circular economy, in compliance with legislation and in a way that benefits car owners.
** AGEC – the Anti-Waste and Circular Economy French law (AGEC) No.2020-105 of 10 February 2020, and the decree No. 2022-1495, of 24 November 2022, related to the management of end-of-life vehicles and extended manufacturer responsibility.