Stellantis SUSTAINera Advances Circular Economy and Expands REUSE Ecosystem with New Dismantling Center
Stellantis' SUSTAINera division will announce a third Vehicle Dismantling Center, advancing its circular economy ambitions and expanding its REUSE ecosystem.
- 51% year-over-year
- 89.9% (Valorauto JV, 2025)
- 123,000 kWh
What Happened
Stellantis' SUSTAINera division is advancing its circular economy strategy with the upcoming launch of a third Vehicle Dismantling Center in a new region, following centers in Turin, Italy (2024) and São Paulo, Brazil (2025). The centers recover functional components for reuse as original spare parts and direct non-reusable materials to recycling, supporting closed-loop opportunities such as aluminum recycling with SOREMO.
51%
year-over-year increase in 2025
In 2025, SUSTAINera's Valorauto joint venture achieved vehicle recycling and recovery rates of 89.9% and 97.7%, respectively, exceeding European standards. The volume of energy from EV batteries sold for second-life use grew more than fourfold to 123,000 kWh. The Reuse business also saw growth through B-Parts, eBay stores, and marketplaces in Brazil and China.
“SUSTAINera's Reuse offering — supplied by Stellantis owned Vehicle Dismantling Centers and complemented by a network of certified dismantlers — provides a broad selection of original used parts for a practical, sustainable, and affordable alternative in the aftersales. These components can be up to 70% more affordable than new parts, while still ensuring reliability, quality, and full traceability”
Why this matters
SUSTAINera's expansion helps Stellantis recover and reuse parts from end-of-life vehicles, reducing waste and reliance on virgin materials while offering affordable original used parts.
Terms in This Story
- Circular Economy
- An economic model focused on minimizing waste and making the most of resources by reusing, repairing, remanufacturing, and recycling materials.
- End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV)
- A vehicle that has reached the end of its useful life and is processed for parts recovery and recycling.
- Remanufacturing
- The process of restoring used components to like-new condition, often with a warranty.
- 4R Strategy
- A framework comprising Reman, Repair, Reuse, and Recycle, aimed at maximizing resource efficiency.
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