9:00 am – 9:30 am

Stellantis Circular Economy – our industrial and innovative growth
Stellantis
Alison Jones, Senior Vice President Global Circular Economy

Stellantis is working globally, with teams located all around the world, to drive the industral and innovative scaling up of Circular Economy activities. This complex and exciting topic includes designing vehicles for Circular Econoomy, Remanufacturing of parts, Repair, Reuse with e-commerce platforms, Recycling and closed loops for materials. The industrial facilities are either in-house or with supplier partnerships, which we value for innovation and forward thinking. This business works for customers, for ROI and lessons learned across product engineering, manufacturing and sales ensure we scale up effectively. 

9:40 am – 10:10 am

Closing the Loop: On the Way to a Circular Automotive Aftermarket
Bosch
Dr. Peter Lukassen, Director Operational Sustainability, Robert Bosch Mobility Aftermarket

Remanufacturing is a key element in the automotive aftermarket for a long time. Bosch remanufactures parts like Starters or Alternators for over 50 years. For future applications especially electrified components circular solutions will be the prerequisite for an affordable and sustainable mobility.

10:20 am – 10:50 am

Sustainability Drives Innovation
Ampure
John Thomas, Global CRO/CMO, Ampure

As the automotive aftermarket continues to evolve, sustainability has become a key differentiator. Ampure is committed to sustainability initiatives, helping aftermarket retailers meet the growing demand for EV products, while also contributing to a greener future.

11:00 am – 11:30 am

New Product & Packaging Awards

11:40 am – 12:10 pm

Sustainability through Filtration
MANN+HUMMEL
Hasmeet Kaur, President, Transportation at MANN+HUMMEL

At MANN+HUMMEL we deliver filtration solutions for cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industries. Filtration, in our view, is sustainability in action, protecting people and the planet from both present and future hazards by separating the useful from the harmful. For us, sustainability goes beyond buzzwords; it’s in our DNA. Ms. Hasmeet Kaur will discuss the critical role of Filtration in Sustainability, and what we are doing through both our actions and products to create a more sustainable future!

12:20 pm – 12:50 pm

Introducing Auto Care’s Sustainability Committee + Sustainability Basics
Continental
Danielle Thomas-Pollard, IT Director and Sustainability Committee Liason, Auto Care Association, Ben Spitz, VP of Strategy and Sustainability and Chair of Auto Care’s Sustainability Committee, Delaney Kitching, Marketing Manager, GB Remanufacturing, Inc.

Provide an overview of Auto Care’s Sustainability Committee with the four focus groups Education/Communication, Legislation, Best Practices and Recycling. Give insights on each group’s achievements and hot topics. The presentation also includes selective term explanations to familiarize the sustainability-beginner with the topic. And the presenters are aiming to create excitement among the audiance to support our industry’s engagement on improving environmental sustainability. 

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

ZF’s Approach to a Greener Future: Sustainable Design and Remanufacturing
ZF Aftermarket
Jeff Stukenborg, Head of Product Engineering Remanufacturing, ZF

Join ZF as they explore their commitment to key company sustainability targets. Discover how their strategic goals align with circular economy principles, from innovative designs that prioritize sustainability to the pivotal role of remanufacturing, delving into the heart of their eco-conscious efforts and how they’re impacting on a greener future.

1:45 pm – 2:15 pm

A Circular Economy for EV Batteries and Solar
BBB Industries
Mark Nugent, EVP Strategy and Chief Sustainability Officer

BBB Industries details how applying 30 years of product circularity to clean energy technologies creates a significant business case and environmental impacts strategy for OEMs. The presentation will detail material consumption, GHG Emission, and cost reduction implications of “Sustainable Manufacturing.”

3:20 pm – 3:50 pm

Canopy Wipers
Valeo
Andrew Peckham, Techcare Manager, Valeo

This presentation is the launch of our sustainable wiper blade Canopy. This presentation will cover how our new product is made from sustainable components. It also highlights the % of recycled materials used in production as well as the reduction of CO2 emissions in production vs a traditional wiper blade.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Women in Auto Care Awards