MEMA Center for Sustainability and Suppliers Partnership for the Environment Release Resources to Advance Supplier Sustainability Progress and Reporting Efficiency
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. – The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP), in collaboration with the MEMA Center for Sustainability, has released a new set of educational resources to help automotive suppliers improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their environmental sustainability reporting and engagement efforts.
The release of these resources builds on the previously announced collaboration between SP and MEMA to reduce the burden of sustainability reporting across the automotive value chain and promote shared approaches to supplier sustainability engagement.
Developed through SP’s Impact Steering Committee—comprised of sustainability leaders from major automakers and Tier 1 suppliers, many of whom also serve on the MEMA Sustainability Council—the resources are designed to help suppliers meet the rising expectations around sustainability disclosure and performance. The materials offer practical tools and guidance for responding to data requests and cascading those requests to their own suppliers.
“These new resources are one step in a broader effort to identify options to further streamline supplier sustainability engagement and reduce reporting burdens, especially for small and medium-sized companies with limited internal resources,” said Kellen Mahoney, executive director, Suppliers Partnership for the Environment. “By providing industry-developed templates and frameworks, we aim to help suppliers more easily navigate growing sustainability expectations and take meaningful steps toward environmental improvement.”
“As sustainability expectations continue to evolve, it’s essential that we equip vehicle suppliers with tools that are both practical and aligned across the industry,” said John Chalifoux, chief sustainability officer, MEMA Center for Sustainability. “Through our collaboration with Suppliers Partnership for the Environment, we’re helping reduce the burden of sustainability reporting and enabling suppliers to focus their limited resources on actions that drive measurable progress.”
The newly released materials include summaries of key sustainability reporting frameworks and industry reporting expectations, customizable internal education tools, voluntary reporting templates and curated links to third-party resources that support action in key environmental areas. Together, they offer a centralized hub to help suppliers navigate the current reporting landscape, strengthen internal alignment and engage their own suppliers in sustainability efforts.
These voluntary resources are intended to complement existing customer-specific processes. All materials were developed and reviewed by representatives from major North American OEMs and suppliers participating in SP’s Impact Steering Committee with the goal of promoting efficiency and reducing waste in supplier sustainability reporting efforts.
These resources are freely available and may be downloaded here.
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.