Nature Positive Role of the Automotive Sector China Deep dive

Foreword Transition is always exciting, as it creates opportunities. To support the achievement of global climate goals, the transport system is undergoing a fundamental transformation in how it is fuelled and powered. Electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries are among the “new three” products significantly contributing to China’s export growth. China’s automotive sector is playing a championing role in global climate action and has made substantial progress in reducing environmental impact, improving water and material efficiency and scaling circularity to put green development into practice. Yet we need to raise ambition and accelerate environmental action as an industry, thinking bigger than net zero to also include nature-positive goals. In the global context of achieving a net-zero and nature-positive future, a more holistic transition presents even more opportunities. By systematically recognizing the automotive sector’s impacts and dependencies on nature and setting strategies accordingly, leading players in the sector can significantly enhance their global competitiveness.Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) is committed to driving innovation in battery technology, integrating sustainability into every aspect of its operations – from design and production to product life cycle management – and collaborating with partners throughout the value chain to maximize positive environmental impact. By 2025, CATL aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its core operations and extend this to the entire battery supply chain by 2035. Additionally, CATL plans to increase the use of renewable energy to 50% by 2030 and implement over 500 energy- saving projects by 2025, reducing carbon emissions by at least 600,000 tons annually. Furthermore, we’re collaborating with suppliers to continue enhancing practices on waste treatment, monitoring and recycling of resources, and protecting soil and freshwater system. Seizing opportunities in the global nature-positive transition won’t be easy, but with collaboration and partnership, value and positive impact can be created urgently and at scale. We call on our peers in China and global partners in the automotive sector to work together for our long-term prosperity and the vision of living in harmony with nature on our home planet.Robin Zeng Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) Nature Positive: Role of the Automotive Sector – China Deep-dive January 2025 Nature Positive: Role of the Automotive Sector – China Deep-dive 3