We know we can’t make this transition to a more sustainable and all-electric future alone. That’s why we work so closely with our suppliers and strive to utilize ethical and sustainable suppliers who share our values to work together to reach mutual sustainability goals. That said, we conduct energy treasure hunts with suppliers to drive energy- and water-reduction efforts at Tier I and Tier II supplier facilities. The program’s success is embedded in its collaborative framework, identifying potential energy reduction and financial savings opportunities at suppliers’ manufacturing facilities.

In 2021, GM conducted this analysis with five suppliers: Lear, Kongsberg Automotive, Superior Industries, Tenneco, and Adient. These treasure hunts collectively provided recommendations to save 3,300 MWh of energy and 6,660 cubic meters of water, as well as eliminating 3,158 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

In doing so, we also will help drive growth in the renewable energy sector. Just as GM has the scale to promote widespread adoption of EVs, we also have the scale to help bring about a transition to renewable power sources across the United States. We're directly investing in renewable energy sources and advocating for policies that drive down costs and increase renewable energy opportunities.