BNEF Brief: Auto Supplier Overlap Helps with Sustainability

The video discusses how major automakers like Renault and General Motors are reducing emissions in their supply chains. It highlights the importance of targeting suppliers due to the size and complexity of the supply chain, which emits significantly more CO2 than the automakers themselves. Automakers are using auditing and supplier selection to ensure compliance with sustainability practices. Suppliers risk losing business if they don't comply. The benefits for automakers include cost savings and meeting consumer demand for sustainable products, providing a competitive advantage.

What are the reasons automakers are targeting their suppliers for sustainability improvements?

How do major suppliers like Denso and Continental influence sustainability practices in their supply chains?

What are the potential consequences for suppliers who do not adopt sustainability practices?

In what ways do automakers benefit from their suppliers reducing resource consumption?

Why is consumer demand for sustainably made vehicles becoming increasingly important for automakers?