Mumbai, February 12, 2024.
Tata Motors, a global leader in the automotive industry, announces its partnership with the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), a global alliance launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019.As a member of LeadIT, Tata Motors will be able to harness the power of global best practices, influence policy-making, and together with other members strengthen its climate action plans, thereby accelerating its transition towards net-zero emissions.
Speaking on the
development, SJR Kutty, Vice President
and Chief Sustainability Officer, Tata Motors, said, “We are excited to join forces with LeadIT, a milestone that
underscores our deep-rooted dedication to environmental sustainability. Our
pledge to attain net-zero emissions across our Passenger Vehicles (PV) business
by 2040, and our Commercial Vehicles (CV) business by 2045, is a testament to
our commitment to a greener future. Joining forces with LeadIT propels us
closer to these ambitious goals, facilitating our journey towards sustainable
transformation. This collaboration will not only expedite our own transition but
also catalyse a climate for change within the automotive industry. We eagerly
anticipate working alongside other pioneering companies within LeadIT, creating
a dynamic ecosystem of shared insights and collective advancement. Together, we
aim to drive the automotive industry forward, championing a sustainable future
for all.”
Expressing the
group's enthusiasm at welcoming Tata Motors into the group, Romina Pourmokhtari, Minister
for Climate and the Environment, Sweden and Co-Chair of LeadIT, said, “This membership signals an
important commitment to net zero from a leading global manufacturer in the
supply chain. Demand signals are crucial for the transformation of our
industry. Fostering dialogues and strengthening partnerships in areas where
transition challenges need to be addressed is core to achieving reduced climate
emissions. Industry is driving the green industrial transformation here in
Sweden and we hope to inspire change globally. I look forward to seeing Tata
Motors in our group of leading partners."
Tata Motors is
embracing sustainability as a business transformation with significant progress
in zero-emission products, renewable energy, circular economy, water neutrality
and biodiversity. The company has already installed 109 MW of renewable energy
capacity and plans to add ~300 MW in the next three years to become a RE100
company. Over the past 3 years, Tata Motors has reduced its Scope 1+2 emissions
intensity by 44% and is pioneering the electric and zero emissions vehicle
revolution along with a host of low-emissions alternate powertrain options to
enable deep decarbonisation in its Scope 3 emissions.
Upholding the
principles of the circular economy, Tata Motors is driving TATVA- a Circular
Economy framework working across Materials, Energy, Lifetime and Utilization
pathways for a holistic transformation. The company has also established five
Re.Wi.Re facilities across various cities, designed to extract maximum value
while leaving minimal footprint at the end of a vehicle’s lifecycle. Tata Motors
is dedicated to water stewardship, achieving water-neutral or positive status
at three of its plants. The company is integrating nature and biodiversity into
its business strategy, conserving habitats around its operating sites, aligning
with scientific methods to map and set targets across its value chain, and
undertaking flagship conservation projects that have a positive impact beyond
its value chain.These achievements highlight Tata Motors' commitment to
sustainability and its leadership in the industry.