MEMA Center for Sustainability and Suppliers Partnership for the Environment Announce Industry Collaboration on Sustainability Reporting

For Immediate Release
April 1, 2025

Contact Information:
Megan Gardner
Executive Director, Communications, MEMA 
mgardner@mema.org

Suppliers Partnership for the Environment
Kellen Mahoney
info@supplierspartnership.org

MEMA Center for Sustainability and Suppliers Partnership for the Environment Announce Industry Collaboration on Sustainability Reporting

Washington, D.C.  – The MEMA Center for Sustainability has entered into a new collaborative agreement with Suppliers Partnership for the Environment to reduce the burden of industry-wide sustainability reporting. This initiative, announced at recent meetings held by the respective groups, focuses on identifying common sustainability reporting approaches and metrics, a top priority for the automotive and commercial vehicle industries. By leveraging their collective strength, the MEMA Center for Sustainability and Suppliers Partnership will work with vehicle manufacturers and suppliers to increase individual company effectiveness and efficiency in sustainability reporting.

"The enthusiastic response to our new collaboration with Suppliers Partnership reinforces the industry's commitment to progress," said John Chalifoux, chief sustainability officer, MEMA, and chief operating officer, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. "I am confident that fostering communications through industry partnerships will drive meaningful transformation and long-term growth opportunities for all vehicle suppliers."

"We're excited to partner with MEMA on this critical initiative," said Kellen Mahoney, executive director, Suppliers Partnership. "By combining our strengths, we can drive meaningful change within the industry and identify options that benefit the entire supply chain."

"As a member of Suppliers Partnership and on the leadership team of the MEMA Center for Sustainability, I'm really encouraged to see the groups working together towards a common approach option," said Jill Kupcak, corporate office for sustainability and EHS, North American Region, Bosch. “Across the industry, we all look forward to identifying efficient options for this important reporting."

For more information, visit mema.org or contact Bryan Russell, senior director, MEMA Center for Sustainability, or visit Suppliers Partnership for the Environment or contact Kellen Mahoney, executive director, Suppliers Partnership.

About MEMA Center for Sustainability
MEMA’s Center for Sustainability is the leading collaborative network of Original Equipment and Aftermarket suppliers, united by the common goal to create a more sustainable future. With a mission to serve MEMA members wherever they are on their sustainability journey, our collaborative community helps members comply and build advantage as they assess and respond to the needs of their customers and other stakeholders.

About the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP)
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) provides a forum for global automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to work together toward a shared vision of an automotive industry with positive environmental impact. Learn more at supplierpartnership.org.

About MEMA. The Vehicle Suppliers Association
MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, is the leading trade association in North America for vehicle suppliers, parts manufacturers, and remanufacturers. It has been the voice of the vehicle supplier industry since 1904. Its more than 1,000 members are Strong by Association.

Companies join MEMA via two membership groups: MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers. Automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers are the largest manufacturing sector in the United States and lead the way in new vehicle innovations.

Members conceive, design, and manufacture the OE systems and technologies that make up two-thirds of the value of every vehicle and supply the aftermarket with the parts that keep millions of vehicles on the road, fueling international commerce and meeting society’s transportation needs. MEMA members are committed to safety and sustainability.

MEMA has offices in Southfield, Mich.; Research Triangle Park, N.C.; and Washington, D.C. Learn more at MEMA.org.