Leaders in Sustainability in the Vehicle Supplier Industry to Gather in Michigan in August

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) will take center stage at the MEMA Center for Sustainability’s event on August 15, 2023.  A full-day conference co-hosted by MEMA Government Affairs, Sustainability: Competing in Today’s Environment will bring together executive leaders, customers, sustainability professionals, and government experts to discuss the burning platforms in sustainability and ESG. Topics will include forced labor prevention, funding opportunities available through the federal government, customer requirements and reporting, and executive and customer perspectives.

“It’s simple: suppliers need to be prepared and understand the ongoing impact of sustainability and ESG so they may comply and build advantage for their companies,” commented John Chalifoux, chief sustainability officer for MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association. “This event—geared towards small- and middle-market suppliers—will provide an essential opportunity to learn, network, and plan for what’s ahead, and I invite the supplier community to join us for the discussion.”

Executives and professionals from all MEMA member companies—automotive and commercial vehicle, original equipment and aftermarket—who manage aspects of sustainability and ESG within their organizations are invited to attend. The event will be held on August 15, 2023, at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy, Mich.

MEMA members and non-members are invited to attend. Discounted pricing is available for multiple attendees from the same MEMA member company.

Event information can be found on mema.org/sustainability.

About MEMA Center for Sustainability

The MEMA Center for Sustainability is a collaborative community of Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket suppliers, leveraging our collective resources to support each other and navigate compliance, gaining a competitive edge, satisfying stakeholders, and finding supply chain partners.

The Center for Sustainability is a part of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, the leading trade association in North America for vehicle suppliers, parts manufacturers, and remanufacturers. It has been the voice of the vehicle supplier industry since 1904. Its more than 1,000 members are Strong by Association.

Companies join MEMA via two membership groups: MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers. Automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers are the largest manufacturing sector in the United States and lead the way in new vehicle innovations.

Members conceive, design, and manufacture the OE systems and technologies that make up two-thirds of the value of every vehicle and supply the aftermarket with the parts that keep millions of vehicles on the road, fueling international commerce and meeting society’s transportation needs. MEMA members are committed to safety and sustainability.
 
MEMA has offices in Southfield, Mich.; Research Triangle Park, N.C.; and Washington, D.C. Learn more at MEMA.org.