CB BureauThe global automotive supplier has announced that it will meet the 2030 goal through a series of measures aimed at minimising energy consumption, ensuring the use of renewable energy, and neutralising remaining unavoidable emissions through certified projects. As per the press release shared with CauseBecause, the goal to become carbon-neutral within its operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2) is a key part of the company’s broader commitment and transition towards building a sustainable business.
Further to the environmental and CO2 reduction targets that the company set within its mid-term strategy, the latest announcement defines a more ambitious objective and specific plans to attain this. The actions will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from direct sources owned or controlled directly by the company, as well as indirect emissions from energy purchased and used.
Dinesh Paliwal, executive chairman, Marelli, said, ‘The automotive industry has a critical role to play in creating a cleaner, greener world. In addition to our role as a supplier of technologies which enable the responsible transition towards full electrification, this significant investment in achieving full operational carbon neutrality is a milestone in building a stronger, more sustainable Marelli.’
Beda Bolzenius, president and CEO of Marelli, informed that the next step would be to ‘define clear goals and measures across indirect emissions, which includes working with suppliers, customers, as well as internally within our own product and manufacturing processes.’
Continuous implementation of ‘energy efficiency Monozukuri’ is part of the plan for Marelli. ‘Energy efficiency Monozukuri’ was introduced in recent years and is a series of strategies and activities directly aimed at reducing energy usage at plants, including the introduction of high-efficiency and energy-saving equipment, as well as improvement activities like streamlining operating lines at production sites. Within this stream of activities, further actions will be implemented to minimise energy consumption, with focus on improving the efficient use of utilities.
Another important part of the strategy is the commitment to ensure that 100% of electric energy used in operations is from renewable sources or neutralised by certified carbon credits: the focus will be on photovoltaic and wind-generated power. Renewable energy will be either self-generated, through developing on-site systems, or purchased through specific certified contracts as power purchasing agreements and green supply contracts.
Finally, any residual emissions that cannot be captured within the company’s primary efforts will be neutralised through participating in certified carbon projects worldwide. The company will also continue to monitor new technologies and solutions in renewable sources aimed at decarbonisation.
Marelli has stated its commitment to play a leading role in developing innovative solutions to improve vehicle efficiency and support the transition toward a low-carbon society. This includes electrification technologies and solutions that improve efficiency of internal combustion engines.