Battery manufacturer CATL has joined leading automotive, technology and battery companies to establish the Global Energy Circular Economy Alliance, an initiative aimed at advancing common standards for battery reuse, recycling and circular design.
The alliance was officially launched during London Climate Action Week, bringing together founding members including CATL, BMW, Renault, Volvo, Google and Xiaomi.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation will coordinate the initiative, while CATL is expected to play a central role in helping shape future standards for battery design, recycling and supply chain sustainability.
Alliance Targets Battery Circularity Standards
The Global Energy Circular Economy Alliance will focus on expanding circular business models throughout the battery value chain.
According to CATL, the initiative will develop common assessment standards covering battery usage history, state of health, degradation and recycling responsibilities.
The partners aim to provide automakers, logistics providers, investors and policymakers with a consistent framework for evaluating battery performance, residual value and operational risks.
The alliance builds on the Global Energy Circularity Commitment (GECC), a collaborative platform launched by CATL and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation more than a year ago to promote battery circularity.
Battery Circular Design Guide Planned for 2027
As its first major initiative, the alliance will develop a Battery Circular Design Guide, scheduled for publication in 2027.
The guide is expected to establish standardised criteria for battery diagnostic testing, battery pack disassembly, cell refurbishment and structural assessments for battery-electric passenger and commercial vehicles.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation will serve as the collaboration platform, supporting cooperation among manufacturers and other stakeholders while helping develop shared best practices across the battery supply chain.
Speaking previously about the broader circular economy initiative, Jiang Li highlighted the need for greater industry collaboration.
“To make circularity real at scale, the industry needs clear standards and aligned policy and financial frameworks. With more partners joining us, we are working together to build an ecosystem that makes batteries more resilient, secure, and sustainable for the decades ahead.”
The alliance aims to improve confidence in battery lifecycle assessments and residual value calculations, addressing one of the key challenges facing the growing electric vehicle industry while supporting more sustainable battery supply chains.
Source: carnewschina.com, mp.weixin.qq.com
