Powering the auto supply chain with renewable electricity
Transform: Auto
Transform: Auto, a global initiative launched in 2024 by Trio and Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP).
Transform: Auto, a global initiative launched in 2024 by Trio and Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP), is designed to help automotive suppliers identify opportunities to reduce their scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions) from electricity consumption to help mitigate cost and risk.
The voluntary program provides free educational resources that guide suppliers in exploring renewable energy options and offers practical tools to support their independent analysis of opportunities. Participants can choose to pursue their renewable energy goals independently or join a buyers’ cohort facilitated by Trio.
Now in its second year of activity, Transform: Auto has reached 800+ supplier participants and counting. Program sponsors include Cummins, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, Magna, and Toyota Motor North America. The program is customized to align with the supplier footprint of each sponsor.
Transform: Auto operates across the U.S. and recently expanded into all 27 countries in the European Union, as well as in the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Morocco. The growth of the program from North America to Europe and beyond represents a multi-year commitment by the program sponsors to support their suppliers.
Transform: Auto provides automotive suppliers with tailored guidance and dedicated expert support to help facilitate the procurement of renewable energy
Participation in Transform: Auto is voluntary and free to Tier 1 suppliers of Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda, Magna, and Toyota Motor North America, as well as member companies of the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment. The program focuses on locations in North America.
Transform: Auto Announces Mid-Year Progress Including Formation of Three Renewable Energy Sourcing Cohorts
The Transform: Auto program has made significant progress since its launch in November 2024, in addition to the formation of three initial buyers’ cohorts. More than 500 suppliers have chosen to actively participate in the program.
Registration for Transform: Auto is now open
Transform: Auto participants can:
- Access courses on renewable energy
- Review renewable energy options available in their area
- Indicate interest in purchasing renewable energy as part of a supplier cohort
- Schedule time to speak directly with a renewable energy advisor
Learn More
Several resources are available to help suppliers learn more about Transform: Auto.
Ford is proud to invest in Transform: Auto, which will provide suppliers with tailored guidance and expert support to help them reach carbon-neutrality targets.
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GM recognizes that to truly make a significant impact, we need to collaborate and scale our efforts across the entire supply chain. By joining forces, we can help support a resilient and sustainable future.
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Honda has targeted global carbon neutrality in its products and all corporate activities by 2050, and our suppliers will play a key role in achieving that goal. Transform: Auto will help suppliers [...] by providing industry expertise.
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Magna [is] committed to achieving net-zero status by 2050, and the Transform: Auto program aligns seamlessly with our Scope 3 decarbonization efforts. Through the power of collaboration, we can drive meaningful change in reducing emissions.
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Related Resources
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Transform: Auto in Action
Ford 2025 Sustainable Report
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