This recognition celebrates a long and strong partnership between FORVIA and Stellantis dedicated to material reduction and energy use designing products and vehicles that emit less CO₂, stay attractive and high-performing.

As a key contributor to this recognition, FORVIA’s division, MATERI’ACT, played a decisive role through the deployment of its sustainable material innovation, NAFILean®. This bio-based composite, incorporating natural hemp fibers, has been integrated across 10 STELLANTIS programs since 2013, now equipping more than 6 million vehicles on the road[1]. Its use has enabled the introduction of 3,600 tons of renewable resources, helping reduce dependency on finite materials. From a carbon perspective, NAFILean® has contributed to a 12,800-ton reduction in CO₂ emissions (excluding 6,200 tons of sequestrated biogenic CO₂), alongside an estimated 55,000-ton cut in use-phase emissions thanks to an average 20% weight reduction in interior systems. NAFILean® can be found in iconic models such as the Peugeot 308, DS4, Alfa Romeo Giulia, and Jeep Cherokee. 

We also anticipate the future with our Advanced Total Value Optimization project, developed together by the FORVIA and Stellantis teams. Building on a current design, we reimagined a system to be lighter (Weight reduced by 17%), more cost-efficient (Product cost lowered by 28%), and lower in CO₂ emissions (down by 63%), all without compromising the user experience. This solution is designed to adapt across all Stellantis brands. 

« We’ve worked hand in hand with Stellantis to simplify the design and make it more frugal. Sustainability isn’t just the right thing to do for the climate and future generations: it can be a real driver of competitiveness too. We balance the cost of “using better”, more sustainable materials for instance. With lower CO₂ emissions, smarter design and controlled cost, Forvia make sustainable mobility a reality. » said Antoine Gani, Group VP Stellantis account of FORVIA.

“With this award, we celebrate the hard work of FORVIA's teams and our long-term collaboration based on the same commitment to deliver innovative solutions to create a safe, affordable and sustainable mobility experience.” commented Gilles Testu, STELLANTIS Vice President Purchasing Strategy​ & Value Optimization.

[1] Vehicle volume on the road estimated as of June 2024