Event Details

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) provides a forum for global automotive manufacturers and their large and small suppliers to work together toward a shared vision of an automotive industry with positive environmental impact.


SP's quarterly membership meetings provide an opportunity for members to connect and share environmental sustainability best practices and strategies with industry peers, learn about emerging issues impacting the environment and their business operations, and identify new opportunities for collaborative action.


SP's membership meetings are closed meetings, with registration open to employees of current SP member companies, as well as a limited number of invited industry (vehicle manufacturer and tiered supplier) guests and non-profit / government representatives.


Hotels: Links to recommended hotels near the event venue may be found here: https://mec.broad.msu.edu/location/area-hotels/ ​


Sponsorship: We have limited opportunities available for companies that may have an interest in sponsoring SP membership events.


Please reach out to Kellen Mahoney at kmahoney@navista.net to discuss potential opportunities.

Agenda

  • Jan 21, 2025

  • Jan 22, 2025

  • Auditoriums

  • Classrooms

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Pre-Meeting: Responsible Battery Work Group
This work group is promoting information exchange on key challenges and opportunities related to end-of-life management of advanced EV batteries and identifying opportunities for strategic p...
This work group is promoting information exchange on key challenges and opportunities related to end-of-life management of advanced EV batteries and identifying opportunities for strategic pre-competitive collaboration across the value chain to advance best practice in responsible management.
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Pre-Meeting: Sustainability Leadership Strategies
This work group is supporting SP members in better understanding the rapidly changing sustainability landscape and proactively preparing their organizations to address current and emerging s...
This work group is supporting SP members in better understanding the rapidly changing sustainability landscape and proactively preparing their organizations to address current and emerging sustainability expectations.
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5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Add-On: Evening Networking Reception
Join us for an informal networking reception onsite at MEC directly following the meetings. *Fee applies, be sure to select the reception add-on option during registration if you wish to att...
Join us for an informal networking reception onsite at MEC directly following the meetings. *Fee applies, be sure to select the reception add-on option during registration if you wish to attend.*
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Venue

MSU Management Education Center

West Square Lake Road 811
Troy, Michigan

If you have any questions please contact Shannon Hellem

Contact Organizer

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Tickets

Q1 Meeting Registration

Meeting registration for employees of current SP member companies and invited guests. Meeting only, does NOT include evening reception.

Standard Price Complimentary
ADD ON Networking Reception

Add-on for networking reception on evening of January 21, 2025.

Standard Price $45

Speakers

  • JB

    Josiane Bonneau

    Manager, Nature Programs at Freeport McMoran

  • JB

    John Bradburn

    Advisor to ERA at ERA Environmental Management Solutions

  • PC

    Pierce Cleary

    Senior Director Business Development & Strategy of Radius Recycling

  • MF

    Mary Kate Francis

    Director, Supply Chain Renewable Energy of Trio (formerly Edison Energy)

  • RH

    Rachel Handbury

    Director of Sustainability at Martinrea International Inc.

  • Kellen Mahoney (Director of Suppliers Partnership for the Environment)

    Kellen Mahoney

    Director of Suppliers Partnership for the Environment

  • Doug Parker (CEO of Ecolumix)

    Doug Parker

    CEO of Ecolumix

  • RP

    Roger Pinto

    Director of Sustainability & Innovation at Pangea

  • J. Duncan Pitchford (President Hydro Aluminum Metals USA, Head of Commercial Americas at Hydro Aluminum Metals USA)

    J. Duncan Pitchford

    President Hydro Aluminum Metals USA, Head of Commercial Americas at Hydro Aluminum Metals USA

    J. Duncan Pitchford is President of Hydro Aluminum Metals USA, responsible for Hydro’s Aluminium Metals business unit in the U.S. and additionally holds responsibility for the commercial activities of unit in Central and South America. He also manages the offtake of value added products from Hydro’s global joint ventures. He joined Hydro in 2018, with a broad legal and business background in both the private sector and government service.

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  • TR

    Tish Russell

    Sustainability Customer Service Coordinator at Steel Dynamics, Inc.

  • GV

    Gary Vegh

    President at ERA Environmental Management Solutions