Sustainability summary since 1999

-61%

Total Scope 1 & 2 energy down

-91%

Lost time incidents down

-34%

Scope 1 & 2 energy per vehicle down

-47%

Total water use down

-42%

Water per vehicle down

-55%

CO2 per vehicle down

-99%

Manufacturing waste to landfill down

-78%

Exhaust emission NO2 down

-89%

Exhaust emission particulates down

The industry’s commitment and progress is covered by the annual  SMMT Sustainability Report, published every year since 2000. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the industry’s sustainability performance, across environmental, social and business terms.

There is increasing focus from all parts of the automotive value chain to improve environmental sustainability performance. Key drivers for this include:

1. A desire to be part of the climate change solution
2. A need to comply with regulations
3. Pressure from investors and financial services
4. Pressure from customers

The environmental sustainability landscape is complex and can be challenging to keep up with, with associated programmes and regulations rapidly evolving. It can provide opportunities through sustainability-related competitiveness gains.

To support the UK automotive industry and its supply chains in navigating these challenges and opportunities, SMMT has compiled a broad selection of tools, summaries and insights to help companies of all sizes on their journey.

While not an exhaustive list, this resource library should prove a useful starting point. For companies looking to get more involved with defining the direction of travel, influencing policy, or to network with peers in this area, please get in touch with SMMT.

Sources to help automotive companies navigatesustainability regulations

Case studies to demonstrate automotive companies navigating sustainability regulations

Various resources, services and benefits are available through SMMT’s membership to help you on your sustainability journey.

• Insights – annual Automotive Sustainability Report, providingkey automotive data. You can be a part of it too.
• Help shape regulation – SMMT works on behalf of its members to influence government and regulators across the UK, Europe and internationally. Membership provides opportunities to have your voice heard.
• Dedicated teams of experts – SMMT has teams available to support members across a range of sustainability issue areas including policy, regulations, andsupply chains. Members can tap into these teams for support.
• Be part of a network – Through a year-round programme of events and member meetings, you can be a part of the network and community of automotive companies and industry leaders discussing sustainability issues and driving the agenda forward.
• Climate Change Agreements – eligible companies can benefit from significant discounts to the Climate Change Levy (CCL) by joining the SMMT’s Climate Change Agreement (CCA).
• Energy purchasing – Through a partnership with Envantage, SMMT members can benefit from a wider choice of energy providers through direct access to the whole markets alongside expert support to help keep down costs.

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