Acumuladores Moura in Brazil and Nyrstar Stolberg in Germany join as Certified Participants
Lead Battery 360° has welcomed two new participating sites into its assurance program, bringing the total number of Certified Participants to 10 facilities and building on the industry’s commitment to responsible production and sourcing in the lead battery value chain.
Acumuladores Moura in Brazil and Nyrstar Stolberg in Germany are the latest facilities to join the Lead Battery 360° program. Previously announced participants include facilities from Clarios, East Penn Manufacturing, Ecobat, and Boliden across Europe, North America, Asia, and Mexico.
“The inclusion of Acumuladores Moura and Nyrstar Stolberg shows continued progress in global efforts to provide supply chain transparency and assurance,” said Dr. Steve Binks, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at the International Lead Association. “We encourage more sites to join us in this mission to share best practices on responsible sourcing and improve worldwide health and safety through industry-led standards.”
Certified Participants in Lead Battery 360° undergo independent third-party assurance checks to confirm they have successfully implemented policies and practices that meet the performance expectations described in the Lead Battery 360° Code. Sites that are certified have demonstrated their commitment to adhering to internationally recognized responsible operating practices.
Lead Battery 360° was formed in 2019 by a global alliance of lead and lead battery industry groups including the Association of Battery Recyclers, Battery Council International, EUROBAT and the International Lead Association. These organizations adopted a set of Guiding Principles designed to help further protect workers and the environment, and to promote sustainable practices in three key areas:
- First, to encourage continuous improvement in the management of lead exposure and emissions through responsible health and safety and environmentally sound production practices.
- Second, to promote the adoption of responsible sourcing policies, working through supply chains to ensure that the lead used for battery manufacturing is sourced from companies that uphold high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
- Third, to further minimize the environmental impact of used lead batteries through responsible recycling practices.
Learn more about Lead Battery 360° at www.leadbattery360.org.
About Lead Battery 360°
In 2019, a global alliance of lead and lead battery industry groups adopted a set of seven Guiding Principles designed to help further protect workers and the environment. The Guiding Principles are designed to promote sustainable practices in three key areas. First, to encourage continuous improvement in the management of lead exposure and emissions through responsible health and safety and environmentally sound production practices. Second, to promote the adoption of responsible sourcing policies, working through supply chains to ensure that the lead used for battery manufacturing is sourced from companies that uphold high environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. Third, to further minimize the environmental impact of used lead batteries through responsible recycling practices. www.leadbattery360.org
About the four associations supporting Lead Battery 360°
Battery Council International
Battery Council International (BCI) is the leading trade association representing the global battery industry and is the premier authority on energy storage solutions. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024, BCI advocates and educates on behalf of battery manufacturers and recyclers, marketers and retailers, suppliers of raw materials and equipment, and battery distributors. With a unified voice, BCI conveys an industry-wide commitment to sustainability, safety and science. The organization continues to unite members within the battery industry to successfully communicate and protect through education, science and advocacy efforts the most successful circular economy on the planet. With 99% of used lead batteries collected and recycled in the U.S. and the typical new lead battery containing 80% or more of recycled materials, BCI supports the path toward similar sustainability goals for all other battery chemistries. For more information, visit www.batterycouncil.org
International Lead Association
ILA is the only global trade association dedicated exclusively to representing lead producers and supporting a sustainable future for lead. Many of our members are companies recycling lead from end-of-life products, contributing to a circular economy by creating economic value from waste. ILA members also produce lead from mining, smelting and refining of lead ores and concentrates. Associate members include companies with a direct interest in lead and its many important uses. www.ila-lead.org
EUROBAT
EUROBAT is the leading association for European automotive and industrial battery manufacturers, covering all battery technologies, and has more than 30 members. The members and staff work with all policymakers, industry stakeholders, NGOs and media to highlight the important role batteries play for decarbonised mobility and energy systems as well as numerous other applications. www.eurobat.org
Association of Battery Recyclers
The Association of Battery Recyclers (ABR) represents leading North American companies and the thousands of dedicated professionals who make responsible lead battery recycling possible. Each year, these essential workers help recycle over 160 million used lead batteries, diverting them from landfills and transforming them into valuable raw materials. These recycled materials power the domestic production of new, sustainable lead batteries, advancing environmental stewardship, strengthening the circular economy, and supporting a more resilient energy future.” www.associationofbatteryrecyclers.com
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