November 7, 2024 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Stellantis circular economy activities executed with the label SUSTAINera are expanding in North America through all 4Rs at the base of its strategy: Remanufacturing, Reuse, Repair, Recycle.
Alison Jones, senior vice president global circular economy – Stellantis, presented Stellantis’ circular economy achievements, operations and vision in a keynote speech at AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo), Nov. 5-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The growth in North America is driven by the opportunity SUSTAINera offers due to an increased interest in responsible practices by customers in the automotive sector. More specifically, according to GIPA (Groupement inter Professionnel de l’Automobile) analysis, 45% of drivers are sensitive to the sustainability of the product and service offers; two out of three are interested in using remanufactured parts (four out of five for electric-vehicle drivers), and 55% of drivers are interested in using reused parts to repair their vehicle (three out of four for electric-vehicle drivers).
Jones highlighted the strategic importance of continuing to increase the portfolio of innovative suppliers, to expand the offer and to deliver product quality, while strongly committing to the sustainability goals.
Remanufactured parts offer extension
This approach has enabled offer expansions for remanufactured parts, now at 35 product lines, including the following products introduced or range extended in 2024: air suspension compressor, axle CV half shaft, 8- and 9-speed transmission valve body, touchscreen display, amplifier, Tigershark 2.4L engine and PHEV battery pack on Jeep® Wrangler.
SUSTAINera label guarantees the parts are remanufactured to OEM specifications, with the same performance and warranty as genuine Mopar parts, while allowing a lower carbon footprint and more affordable price compared to the equivalent new parts.
Reuse: fast-paced business growth since U.S. launch in early 2024
Less than 6 months after launching in the U.S., B-Parts, SUSTAINera’s partner in the Reuse business and leader in the original used auto parts in Europe, has reached more than 1 million original used parts in stock, available now in the contiguous United States, locally sourced from more than 10 different states, and compatible with more than 60 car makes.
B-Parts provides efficient and sustainable repair solutions. Every part comes with a 6-month warranty and orders are delivered in less than five days. B-Parts’ e-commerce platform offers several payment options and a 14-day return policy for a secure and seamless purchasing experience for both individuals and professionals.
B-Parts’ inventory, sourced from certified dismantler centers, offers a cost-effective and eco-friendly option for every repair.
By choosing SUSTAINera B-Parts used parts, repair shops and customers are choosing quality and reliability and contributing to a more sustainable automotive industry.
Repair: extending the lifespan of parts to minimize waste
SUSTAINera repaired parts at OEM standards are available for a variety of parts within body, interior, chassis, powertrain and electronic commodities.
These parts allow Stellantis to be sustainable and offer the customer options across many product lines.
Recycling: growing activation to transform waste into valuable material resource
With a material close loop mindset, Stellantis has already set up a recycling channel for alloy wheels in the North America market with its casting plants. End-of-life wheels are collected directly from dealers and then melted to be used as secondary raw aluminium to manufacture powertrain and chassis components at our casting plants. Setting up this material “close loop” avoids the outright loss of damaged wheels material, instead integrating it into the production process in another form.
This is also the case for plastics recovered and recycled from body parts (specifically facias) for other precious metals recovered from catalytic converters in the U.S. and Canada. The opportunity for expansion in this area continues.
SUSTAINera
SUSTAINera represents all the circular economy activities in Stellantis and a sustainable offer within the Stellantis’ parts and services range. It promises customers sustainable, transparent, and affordable products and services without compromising quality while preserving the environment by reducing waste, use of the planet’s resources and carbon footprint. It plays a key role in Stellantis’ decarbonization strategy, targeting to achieve carbon net zero by 2038.
Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA/ Euronext Milan: STLAM/ Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world’s leading automakers aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of mobility to all. It’s best known for its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Stellantis is executing its Dare Forward 2030, a bold strategic plan that paves the way to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a carbon net zero mobility tech company by 2038, while creating added value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.