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Driving Circular Economy in Battery Industry
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, has partnered with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to advance a circular economy for batteries. CATL will work as a strategic partner to identify opportunities across the battery value chain and build a network of cross-industry collaborations.
The foundation and CATL recognize the complexity of moving beyond a "take-make-waste" model. CATL's expertise will play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable, closed-loop battery ecosystem.
“This strategic partnership represents a major step forward in our shared vision of a sustainable energy future,” said Sandy Song, CATL’s global lead for circular economy. “By combining our knowledge in the battery industry with the foundation’s leadership in the circular economy, we aim to build a system that benefits industries and communities worldwide.”
Sustainability and Battery Recycling
Speaking at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s annual Network event in Amsterdam, CATL’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Dennis Pan, emphasized designing batteries with recyclability in mind. CATL has implemented a zero-carbon strategy, prioritizing the use of reusable and renewable materials while enhancing recycling efforts. In 2024, the company recycled 130,000 tons of used batteries to produce 17,000 tons of lithium salt.
Joe Murphy, executive lead of Network at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, highlighted the importance of circular value chains in the energy sector. “The rapid growth of renewable energy and electrification offers a unique chance to build circular value chains from the ground up. Businesses can recover valuable resources from first-wave technologies like electric vehicles instead of discarding them,” he said. “As the world’s foremost producer of batteries for EVs and energy storage, CATL’s expertise is crucial in driving the circular economy of the wider energy transition.”
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