Battery circularity, CATL sets strategic partnership with Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Chinese battery maker CATL and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation have announced an agreement to accelerate the development of a circular economy for batteries. In this framework, CATL is set to become a strategic partner in the Foundation’s network.

CATL will collaborate with the foundation to identify the circular economy opportunity for the entire battery value chain, and build an ecosystem of cross-industrial partners to develop and implement a blueprint for battery circularity. 

CATL’s efforts for battery circularity

“This Strategic Partnership represents a major step forward in our shared vision of a sustainable energy future,” said Sandy Song, CATL’s Global Lead for Circular Economy. “By combining our knowledge and innovation capabilities in the battery industry with the Foundation’s leadership in the circular economy, we are well-positioned to create a truly circular battery ecosystem. This is not just about environmental responsibility—it’s about driving innovation and building a system that benefits industries and communities worldwide.”

“The rapid growth of renewable energy and electrification offers a unique chance to build circular value chains from the ground up. By embracing a circular economy, businesses can recover valuable resources from first-wave technologies, such as electric vehicles, rather than discarding them,” added Joe Murphy, Executive Lead, Network, Ellen MacArthur Foundation. “As the world’s foremost producer of batteries for both electric vehicles and energy storage systems, CATL’s expertise will be key to establishing a truly circular battery industry and driving the circular economy of the wider energy transition.”