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The steel is being used in the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, Alpine A290 and Renault 4 E-Tech electric. Renault joins Volvo, Mercedes and Geely in already using cleaner steel in their EV models. 2/2

Moves by Renault and Volvo show growing demand for clean steel for EVs - Lead the Charge One of Europe’s biggest car makers Renault is the latest to buy low emission steel for its EVs following the deliveries from ArcelorMittal, indicating the growing demand for clean steel. ...

Renault is the latest automaker to buy low emission steel for its EVs, purchasing Usibor® 1500 XCarb® steel produced via an electric arc furnace method using 75% recycled content and powered entirely by renewable electricity. 1/2

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Carmakers accelerate transition to clean steel for electric vehicles - Sustainability Online Renault has become the latest carmaker to commit to clean steel for its electric vehicles, joining automotive firms such as Volvo, Mercedes Benz and Geely.

Renault has become the latest carmaker to commit to clean steel for its #electricvehicles, joining automotive firms such as Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Geely. 🚗 @leadthecharge.bsky.social

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Wenjie Liu shares updates with investors in a webinar on the 2026 Leaderboard about how automakers are performing this year on building decarbonized and sustainable supply chains, from steel to batteries.

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Vuyisile Ncube from @earthworks.bsky.social talks about how automakers performed on Indigenous People’s Rights in the 2026 Leaderboard - the first year when a majority of automakers have taken action to ensure respect for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights.

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トヨタは「世界16位」…EV生産の脱炭素化ランキング　日産・ホンダも「改善が見られない」と厳しい評価：東京新聞デジタル | SteelWatch “The actions taken by automakers are key to encouraging steelmakers to adopt lower-emissions production. In the future, manufacturers that expand both ethical standards and environmental responsibilit...

Check out the 2026 Lead the Charge Leaderboard if you want to understand the future of automotive green steel!

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‘We hope to purchase more low-carbon materials such as steel & aluminum & we also hope that steel companies will start from the ore mining stage to build a carbon reduction system through the entire life cycle, such as replacing carbon reducing agents with hydrogen to reduce carbon from the source.’

Chinese automakers are sending strong signals around green steel. Chery chairman Yin Tongyue:

“Yin Tongyue stated frankly that carbon reduction in the auto industry should not only focus on the vehicle usage stage, but also extend to the source of the supply chain."

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“Chinese automakers...must join forces...to jointly formulate low-carbon standards, traceability systems, and sustainable development norms for the new energy vehicle supply chain, transforming China's industrial practices into globally recognized universal rules.”

特斯拉又霸榜，全球汽车供应链规则重构：榜单背后特斯拉的恐怖实力，中国车企的优势、短板与破局之路 融入世界体系，参与规则制定，才是出路

Chinese media analyst urges Chinese automakers to use the Leaderboard as a tool to unlock access to US and EU EV markets:

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East Asia's Steel Decarbonization Gap | Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC) posted on the topic | LinkedIn 🌏 🏆 Car brands in South Korea, Japan and China are winning in global markets. Yet, they're falling behind on climate leadership where it matters most: the steel behind those cars. The latest issue br...

Check out the latest issue brief from SFOC, based on the 2026 Leaderboard. They documented a clear performance gap in adoption of #greensteel and steel supply chain decarbonization goals among East Asian automakers compared with U.S. and European automakers.

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This month in the Lead the Charge newsletter:

🏅2026 Leaderboard identifies what separates leading automakers from the rest of the pack
🎯Articulating impact through transition-specific alignment targets
🛂 Battery passports: telling the story of an EV battery, from mine to market

"This year’s Leaderboard shows that meaningful progress is achievable and already demonstrated by leading companies. There is no justification for leaving producing countries and affected communities to shoulder the burden of the transition alone.” 2/2

Report: Auto giants increasingly pursuing more sustainable EV supply chains - edie Leading car manufacturers are improving their supply chain sustainability at twice the rate of peers, a new study has found. But, across the industry, big brands are rapidly enhancing their supply cha...

According to Eric Ngang, programme director for Afrewatch:

“Automakers must go beyond formulaic compliance and scale up targeted, supply chain-specific actions that create real impact." 1/2

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In case you missed it... here are some of the stories featured on SustainabilityOnline.net over the past week. Featuring news from @envdefensefund.bsky.social, LEAF, @leadthecharge.bsky.social, SHEIN and more ⭐

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Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers A new study ranks automakers based on how clean and responsible their supply chains are. These are the winners and losers.

According to @insideevs.com: “The report highlighted the glaring gaps between what automakers promise and what they actually deliver, saying that when it comes to their environmental goals, they often have little to show when it comes to targeted action.”

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Tesla, Ford, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen outperforming other automotive firms on sustainability practices - Sustainability Online A new assessment of the supply chain sustainability practices of 18 automotive firms has found that five are outperforming their peers by some distance.

An assessment of the supply chain #sustainability practices of several leading automotive firms, by @leadthecharge.bsky.social, has found that Tesla, Ford, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are outperforming their peers by some distance. 🚗

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"As the transition to EVs accelerates, demand for green steel will further increase, leaving steelmakers that fail to make the necessary investments today at risk of losing major customers.” 3/3

“Automakers are using clean materials such as low-carbon steel as a competitive marketing tool for new EV models…Automakers increasingly see economic value, competitive advantage and consumer choice in selling EVs made with cleaner materials." 2/3

Automakers use green steel for EV competitive edge Automakers are using clean materials such as low-carbon steel as a competitive marketing tool for new EV models, according to a market report out today…

A warning for steelmakers that fail to transition to #greensteel from Steel Times International: 1/3
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“That top score is an 86% – much higher than any individual automaker was able to achieve on its own. This shows that immense progress is possible simply by adopting best practices that are already in place across the industry, rather than theoretical moves which nobody has yet implemented.” 3/3

According to @electrek.co: “Despite having laggards and leaders reflected in its ranks, the report measures a “best-in-class” score by looking at each automaker’s individual subcategory scores, theorizing a potential automaker which is a top performer in all categories. 2/3

Report shows progress towards even cleaner EV supply chains, Tesla leads A new report shows that EV supply chains are improving quickly over the years, with the more serious EV brands at the top.

This year’s Leaderboard shows that truly clean and equitable supply chains are attainable. What automakers need to do is rise to the challenge already provided by their peers. 1/3

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Carmaker League Table Shows EV Supply Chains Are Becoming Even Cleaner — Thanks To Strong EU Rules - CleanTechnica Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Electric cars already have no tailpipe emissions, but even cleaner EVs — built with low-carbon steel, aluminium and batteries...

CleanTechnica writes that sustainable supply chains offer an opportunity for auto brands to stand out with EV consumers:

“EV buyers value sustainability, giving automakers a branding advantage for vehicles built with decarbonised materials.”

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European freight truck makers brace for wave of low-cost Chinese rivals Chinese electric freight trucks are rolling into Europe at pace this year, following the trail blazed by Chinese EVs and threatening to upend the market with better technology and lower prices.

Daimler Truck, Traton and Volvo Group together control around 80% of the truck market. They have the power to provide affordable clean trucks to customers. The longer these truckmakers delay in offering affordable electric trucks, the longer fleets will stay locked into spiking diesel costs. 2/4

Even Cleaner EVs are Coming, New Analysis Shows Momentum is building towards even cleaner EVs, with automakers making progress on using low-carbon materials, battery circularity and responsible minerals

According to EV Magazine, sustainable supply chains have become a business advantage for some automakers.

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“Cleaner, more responsible supply chains are becoming the norm rather than the exception for carmakers,” said Franziska Gruening of @transportenvironment.org. “But that shift didn’t happen on its own. The EU’s green rules have turned sustainability from a nice-to-have to the price of entry.” 3/3

This demonstrates conclusively that requirements like those in the #CSDDD and the EU #BatteryRegulations are not only achievable but can also drive tangible outcomes for sustainability. 2/3

Tesla, Ford and Volvo lead in race to clean EV supply chains Tesla was No. 1 in an assessment that evaluates fossil-free practices and responsible sourcing, with scores that closely matched emerging EU regulations.

The 2026 Leaderboard shows that automakers are successfully implementing comprehensive supply chain mapping, publishing granular raw material reports, and providing examples of on-the-ground due diligence. 1/3

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