While the automotive industry is ahead of other sectors in meeting global sustainability standards, it still faces strategic challenges in the area of sustainability.
In the last decade, the concept of sustainability has emerged as a major challenge for the automotive industry, and this new way of viewing cars has permeated the entire industry, to the point of forging a new philosophy within each automaker. At the beginning of the decade, there were hardly any options for eco-friendly, hybrid, or electric cars; today, the competition is fierce, and the options are simply spectacular.
Now, whether the car is electric or gasoline-powered, sustainability has reached everyone. Polluting emissions are being reduced more and more, and the industry is making significant investments in developing recyclable materials for interiors and other accessories.
2021 looks set to be an incredible year for the automotive sector, as the new normal is a period in which manufacturers are prioritizing aspects such as electrification, autonomous driving, and intelligent technology. Furthermore, the value chains of multinational automotive companies will also undergo visible changes in sales, after-sales service, and other services, in addition to social and environmental responsibility initiatives.
We're sharing sustainable actions that automotive companies are implementing, with the ultimate goal of taking care of our planet.
Cupra:
The Spanish company has reached an agreement with Seaqual Yarn to manufacture the standard seats of its first electric car, the Cupra Born, using recycled marine plastic extracted from oceans, rivers, estuaries, and seas. Fishermen, various non-governmental organizations, and local communities collect this material to produce the fabric. This circular economy contributes to the ongoing cleanup of seas, rivers, and oceans.
Bridgestone:
The company has set a goal of reducing its global carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. In Mexico, the brand has implemented various initiatives, such as adapting its backup boilers to use diesel for steam generation instead of fuel oil. This led to a 17% reduction in emissions generated by its operations in 2020 alone, compared to the previous year.
Among other initiatives, it has implemented a circular economy model, using 100 percent sustainable materials in its products. Its plant in Cuernavaca, Morelos, boasts a 97 percent waste recycling rate and a program for manufacturing "llancreto," a paving material made from recycled tires.
At GDI Uniforms, we have extensive experience in the automotive sector. We are suppliers and strategic partners of the following companies, working together to achieve a positive impact on environmental protection.
KIA:
In its commitment to sustainability and the environment, the company seeks to improve and refine its processes to create 100% environmentally friendly automobiles. An example of this is its painting process, where volatile organic compounds are channeled through its Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (ROT) system, which purifies the air before releasing it into the environment without polluting residues. This system, used in its paint shop, is one of the cleanest processes in the automotive industry. The company not only aims to beautify its cars with the highest quality standards but also to do so through technologies that allow it to minimize its ecological impact and create sustainable processes.
Roshfrans:
At their plant in Actopan, Hidalgo, they hold ISO 14001:2015 certification, an environmental management system that allows them to reduce the environmental impact of their operations and contribute to environmental preservation. They have also implemented a project for environmentally friendly products, specifically sustainable Roshpack packaging, which uses 70% less plastic. Lightweight, flexible, and economical, the innovative 4-liter Roshpack bags, along with their traditional 950 ml Roshpack bags, are manufactured with multi-laminated film that guarantees long-lasting preservation of the products. This lightweight packaging also helps reduce CO2 emissions, as the carbon footprint is minimized during the production of Roshpack bags, allowing for the measurement of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions resulting from the manufacturing and distribution of the product.
Environmental protection has become a fundamental part for all participants in the automotive industry.
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We have sustainable programs such as regenerated garments, sustainable garments, and uniform destruction. Each one of them is aligned with taking care of your brand and taking care of the environment.