Carmaker League Table Shows EV Supply Chains Are Becoming Even Cleaner — Thanks To Strong EU Rules - CleanTechnica

The fourth edition of the Lead the Charge Auto Supply Chain Leaderboard highlights significant progress among global automakers in creating cleaner, more sustainable electric vehicle (EV) supply chains. Driven largely by stringent EU regulations, particularly the Batteries Regulation, carmakers are increasingly adopting low-carbon materials like steel and aluminum, improving transparency, and engaging suppliers directly to address environmental and social impacts. Industry leaders such as Tesla, Volvo, Mercedes, Ford, and Volkswagen are advancing at twice the pace of other companies, with Tesla ranking first overall and Volvo leading in supply chain decarbonization. Notably, EU automakers (except Stellantis) dominate the top rankings, while some large manufacturers like Toyota and Chinese state-owned companies lag behind despite their scale. The report also underscores rapid improvements among Chinese automakers, with Geely emerging as a top East Asian performer by implementing best practices in battery decarbonization, recycling, and human rights. BYD, the largest EV maker globally, has begun establishing supplier codes of conduct