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Renault Group: Strategic Green Supplier Partnerships

Procurementmag · · 565 words · By Georgia Collins
ESG compliance Corporate Sustainability Supply Chain Management

Renault Group outlines its 'futuREady' strategic plan, which focuses on reducing carbon emissions through responsible purchasing policies and supplier partnerships. The company aims for net-zero emissions in Europe by 2040 and worldwide by 2050, emphasizing ESG criteria in supplier selection and the decarbonization of battery production.

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10 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“In 2024, raw material supplies and components accounted for an average of 17% of the carbon footprint of Renault Group vehicles sold.”
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The specific figure of 17% for 2024 is reported by Procurement Magazine. Other sources provide different figures for different years (e.g., 15% for ICE vehicles in 2020), but only one source confirms the 17% figure for 2024.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Renault S.A., commonly referred to as Groupe Renault (UK: REN-oh, US: rə-NOH; French: [ɡʁup ʁəno], also known as the Renault Group in English), is a French multinational corporation and automobile …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Renault Arkana is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) with a sloping rear roofline produced by the French manufacturer Renault. The car debuted in May 2019 in Russia as a car based on the older Da…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Arkana
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, originally known as the Renault–Nissan Alliance, is a French-Japanese strategic alliance between the automobile manufacturers Renault (based in Boulogne-Billanc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi_Alli…
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“The group has reaffirmed its ambitions to reach net-zero carbon emissions in Europe by 2040 and worldwide by 2050.”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm Renault Group's targets of net-zero in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The automotive industry comprises a wide range of companies and organizations involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, repairing, and modification of motor vehicles. It …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_industry
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Horse Powertrain Limited is a joint venture holding aimed at producing powertrains, including internal combustion engines (ICE) and hybrid systems. The venture holding was established in May 2024 and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_Powertrain
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Hyundai Motor Group (HMG; IPA: [ˈçjəːndɛ]; stylized as HYUNDAI) is a South Korean chaebol (loosely similar to a multinational conglomerate but without a central holding company or ownership struct…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Motor_Group
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“More than 90% of budgets are allocated to suppliers with a high ESG score”
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While ESG is defined and Renault's general procurement strategy is mentioned, no evidence was found in the provided search results confirming the specific '90% of budgets' allocation to high ESG score suppliers.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The CAC 40 (French pronunciation: [kak kaʁɑ̃t]) (Cotation Assistée en Continu) is a benchmark French stock market index. The index represents a capitalization-weighted measure of the 40 most significa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAC_40
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Chinese: 福耀玻璃工业集团股份有限公司) is a Chinese glass manufacturing company established in 1987 and is headquartered in Fuqing. It is one of the largest automotive glass pr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuyao_Group
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Security Guard (NSG) is a central armed police force in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is the primary quick-reaction counterterrorism force of the Government of India. It wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Security_Guard
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“On-site visits and audits of high-risk Tier 1 suppliers and battery supply sites by 2030”
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The plan for on-site visits and audits of high-risk Tier 1 suppliers and battery sites by 2030 is explicitly mentioned in Procurement Magazine, but not corroborated by other independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the United States automotive industry, the term Big Three is used for the country's three largest motor vehicle manufacturers, especially indicating companies that sell under multiple brand names. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Three_(automobile_manufact…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dongfeng Nammi, (Chinese: 东风纳米, literally: East wind Nanometre) previously known as Dongchuang Zilian (Wuhan) New Energy Technology (东创紫联), is the electric vehicle division of Chinese State-owned auto…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongfeng_Nammi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Renault Clio () is a supermini (B-segment) car, produced by French automobile manufacturer Renault. It was launched in 1990, and entered its sixth generation in 2025. The Clio has had substantial …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Clio
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“30% reduction in supplier CO₂ emissions for raw materials and components”
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The target of a 30% reduction in supplier CO2 emissions for raw materials and components is reported by Procurement Magazine, but not found in other sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Renault S.A., commonly referred to as Groupe Renault (UK: REN-oh, US: rə-NOH; French: [ɡʁup ʁəno], also known as the Renault Group in English), is a French multinational corporation and automobile …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Renault Zoe (stylized ZOE), known as Renault Zoe E-Tech Electric since 2021, is a five-door supermini electric car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. Renault originally unveiled, under t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Zoe
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, originally known as the Renault–Nissan Alliance, is a French-Japanese strategic alliance between the automobile manufacturers Renault (based in Boulogne-Billanc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi_Alli…
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“Over 30% circular economy materials per vehicle project”
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The target of over 30% circular economy materials per vehicle project is mentioned in Procurement Magazine, but not corroborated elsewhere.
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web search NEUTRAL — Over 30% circular economy materials per vehicle project.Renault Group’s Procurement function works closely with design teams to identify the most effective levers available through suppliers to meet v…
https://procurementmag.com/news/renault-group-turning-suppli…
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web search NEUTRAL — Since its beginnings, Renault- Group is committed to making cars that last a long time. As early as 1949, Renault developed the circular economy, with the remanufacturing of its parts at Choisy-Le-Roi…
https://www.renaultgroup.com/en/magazine/sustainable-develop…
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web search NEUTRAL — The circular economy is a system where materials never become waste and nature is regenerated. In a circular economy, products and materials are kept in circulation through processes like maintenance,…
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-eco…
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“Suppliers of the group must provide visibility on their climate trajectory and disclose carbon footprint using the Carbon Disclosure Project Supply Chain methodology.”
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Both Procurement Magazine and the official Renault Group 'Responsible purchasing' page confirm the requirement for suppliers to disclose carbon footprints using the CDP Supply Chain methodology.
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web search NEUTRAL — Suppliers of the group must provide visibility on their climate trajectory and disclose carbon footprint using the Carbon Disclosure Project Supply Chain methodology. For Renault Group, decarbonisatio…
https://procurementmag.com/news/renault-group-turning-suppli…
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web search NEUTRAL — Carbon footprint assessment. Direct purchases were mapped by the accredited external body CDP Supply Chain and will serve as a basis for extending supplier involvement. In 2024, Renault Group achieved…
https://www.renaultgroup.com/en/responsability/responsible-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Disclose Data. CDP disclosure serves as a one-stop shop for understanding and disclosing according to relevant market and regulatory demands.Within two years of an investor request, companies disclosi…
https://www.cdp.net/
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“materials representing between 10% and 40% of a vehicle’s carbon footprint, depending on the powertrain”
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The provided evidence discusses general carbon footprints and material revolutions, but does not contain the specific range of 10% to 40% for vehicle carbon footprints based on powertrain.
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web search NEUTRAL — What is your Ecological Footprint? How many planets does it take to support your lifestyle? Take this free quiz to find out!
https://www.footprintcalculator.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — Closing the loop with IniCycled, integrating 20% plastics from dismantled vehicles (ELV). Replacing virgin materials with recycled polypropylene compounds, achieving up to −85% CO₂ footprint compared …
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-spotlight-iaa-europes-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Battery-powered electric vehicles are now more reliable and can match the lifespans of traditional cars and vans with petrol and diesel engines - marking a pivotal moment in the drive towards sustaina…
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/battery-powered-elect…
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“the production accounting for one-third of an electric vehicle's total carbon footprint.”
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No evidence was found in the search results to support or refute the claim that battery production accounts for one-third of an EV's carbon footprint.
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“Its target: reduce battery carbon footprint by 35% between 2019 and 2030.”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding a specific target to reduce battery carbon footprint by 35% between 2019 and 2030.
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