CATL achieves 2025 carbon neutrality goal for core operations, expands scope to 2035 value chain
CATL announced it has met its 2025 carbon neutrality target for core operations, with all 20 battery plants achieving certification. The company is now aiming for full value chain neutrality by 2035.
Chinese battery giant CATL has announced it has achieved its target of carbon neutrality for its core operations by 2025. The company confirmed that all 20 of its battery manufacturing plants have now received carbon neutrality certification.
During the announcement, CATL CEO Robin Zeng stated that the company is setting a new goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2035. This expansion includes upstream raw material sourcing and downstream recycling processes.
The development positions CATL as a significant player in the global automotive industry's shift towards electrification and sustainability. As one of the world's largest suppliers of batteries for electric vehicles, the company's environmental performance is closely watched.
CATL has previously focused on increasing renewable energy usage in its production facilities and implementing methods to reduce emissions throughout the battery manufacturing lifecycle. The extended 2035 goal indicates a broader commitment to integrating sustainability across all aspects of its business operations.