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“ Additionally, there is rising pressure regarding the sustainability of raw materials and circularity,” he explains.
“ We approach this by using technological innovation as our foundation and life-cycle management as our tool. By anticipating these changes and aligning with the world’ s highest standards, we succeeded in building a sustainable development framework.” This helps CATL turn regulatory pressure into a driver for growth.
Dennis adds:“ We don’ t just aim for compliance; we aim to lead the industry in collective resilience.”
The future of manufacturing Over the next 18 months, Dennis predicts four key shifts for sustainability in his industry.“ Carbon policies and compliance frameworks will start to take effect in more countries and regions, forcing the industry to pursue genuine decarbonisation,” he explains.“ Companies that fail to meet sustainability standards will gradually be phased out.
“ Second, the circular economy will enter a scaled‐up development phase. The use of recycled materials in battery production will become widespread and normalised across the industry, further reducing the carbon footprint of the entire value chain.”
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