How automotive suppliers can measure circularity: New KPI roadmap published
in CLEPA, 27-01-2026
While a growing number of circular economy frameworks and indicators are being developed at EU and international level, few are sufficiently aligned with the specific characteristics of automotive components and supplier activities. CLEPA’s new publication addresses this gap by providing targeted guidance tailored to the automotive supply industry.
The transition to a circular economy is a strategic priority for automotive suppliers. Across Europe, companies are actively advancing solutions that improve resource efficiency, enhance supply chain resilience, and contribute to climate objectives. However, measuring and demonstrating circular performance remains challenging due to long product lifecycles, diverse material compositions, global production networks, and strict safety and regulatory requirements—making sector-specific approaches essential. CLEPA has published a new roadmap reviewing circular economy performance indicators from the perspective of the automotive supply industry.
CLEPA’s new publication evaluates the maturity, applicability, and relevance of current approaches, while highlighting opportunities to strengthen design for circularity and credible performance measurement across the automotive value chain.
“Circularity is embedded in the DNA of the automotive supply industry. Suppliers are already delivering significant results and continuously raising the bar. However, a coherent approach to measuring circularity is essential to turning ambition into action,” said CLEPA Secretary General Benjamin Krieger. “By establishing clear, sector-relevant indicators, automotive suppliers can drive responsible innovation, track progress, and make a meaningful contribution to the EU’s circular economy goals.”
Benjamin Krieger, CLEPA Secretary General.
What does this publication deliver?
- An overview of key circularity metrics relevant to automotive suppliers
- A shared basis for alignment and trust across the value chain
- Clear parameters to support continuous improvement in circular performance
This publication was developed by CLEPA’s R&I Advanced Materials and Circular Economy Expert Group.
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