Climate Report April 2021

Action 6. Engage the entire supply chain

Shaping the future our action plan

Action 6. Engage the entire supply chain

WHY?

Raw material extraction and parts manufacturing account for 15% of a Group vehicle’s carbon footprint, second only to use. Engaging its 15,000 suppliers in active efforts to reduce their own environmental footprint is a priority for Renault Group’s climate strategy. In 2020, the Group placed in the top 7% of the most engaged companies in the CDP’s Supplier Engagement Leaderboard.

HOW?

THE 6 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENT AREAS WHERE RENAULT GROUP IS COLLABORATING WITH SUPPLIERS

AREA 1

Set up a CO2e footprint assessment system using outside surveys conducted by an accredited CDP supply chain organization.

AREA 2

Require suppliers to make CSR commitments and have their performance assessed by an outside organization

AREA 3

Identify the six highest-emitting commodities and implement a joint action plan with suppliers to design a lower-carbon process.

AREA 4

Co-develop a co-innovation policy to invent new technologies to meet future regulations and consumer expectations.

AREA 5

Increase local sourcing for production plants.

AREA 6

Establish an internal carbon price.

AND BEYOND

30%

30% emissions reduction goal for the parts and materials supply chain by 2030, in CO2e/kg.

ERMA

Signatory of the European Raw Materials Alliance in 2020 to foster a virtuous cycle for the supply of raw materials.

33%

All new vehicles worldwide to be made with 33% recycled materials by 2030.