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Advance Auto Parts, DieHard® Announce Industry-First Auto Battery UL Validation
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Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) has announced that its DieHard AGM batteries are the first in the automotive industry to receive circular economy validation from UL. This recognition affirms that 94% of materials in new batteries are sourced from recycled batteries returned at Advance or Carquest stores. This sustainable practice significantly reduces environmental impact. The validation emphasizes consumer awareness of eco-friendly choices, with DieHard batteries positioned as reliable options for environmentally conscious motorists.
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DieHard's AGM batteries received circular economy validation from UL.
94% of materials in new batteries are sourced from recycled content.
The initiative enhances the company's sustainability profile, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
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Manufactured by Clarios, DieHard AGM batteries receive validation for closed-cycle recycled content contributing to a circular economy
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer, announced that its DieHard brand is the world’s first automotive battery to receive circular economy validation as validated by UL (United Laboratories).
The validation applies to DieHard’s line of Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries manufactured by Clarios, a global leader in advanced battery technologies and energy storage solutions.
UL’s team of experts used a science-based, mass balance approach within its recycled content standard (UL 2809, the Environmental Claim Validation for Recycled Content) to validate the sustainable reclamation and manufacturing process of DieHard AGM batteries. Used batteries collected at Advance retail stores undergo a recovery process, with plastics and lead recycled and used by Clarios in the production of new DieHard AGM batteries.
“We’re thrilled to officially announce that every new DieHard AGM battery is made from recycled material from old batteries that are returned to an Advance or Carquest store,” said Tom Greco, Advance’s president and chief executive officer. “The only way such a claim can be made is through close collaboration across the entire supply chain, including our supplier Clarios, our customers as well as all of our Advance team members and Carquest independent partners. Today’s consumer takes into consideration how their purchasing decisions impact the environment. With this validation, motorists who choose DieHard AGM know they’re making an environmentally conscious choice. Clarios shares our commitment to environmental sustainability and they have been a tremendous partner throughout this process. We applaud their work in helping to establish a circular economy through responsible manufacturing and recycling.”
During the validation process, UL determined that 94% of the materials in new batteries are from batteries collected at Advance retail stores, significantly reducing the environmental impact and resources needed to manufacture new plastics or mine for virgin lead.
“UL’s validation of our closed-loop manufacturing process for DieHard’s AGM battery reaffirms our vision of being a leader in sustainability,” said Mark Wallace, president and chief executive officer, Clarios. “Clarios is proud to have been invited to secure this validation in a new category and in close collaboration with the team at Advance. We look forward to powering into the future sustainably alongside great partners like Advance.”
“UL’s Environmental Claim Validation program is designed to help brands like Clarios and Advance demonstrate their commitment to sustainability with confidence,” said Doug Lockard, vice president and general manager, retail and consumer products group at UL. “The closed-loop circularity claim on DieHard AGM batteries can help customers select a more sustainable auto battery while protecting our planet by keeping valuable materials out of landfills.”
For more than 50 years, DieHard has been one of the automotive industry’s most recognizable brands. As America’s most trusted auto battery, DieHard batteries are renowned for reliability, durability and starting power in the most extreme weather climates.
DieHard is sold at Advance and participating Carquest Auto Parts locations nationwide.
ABOUT ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 9, 2021, Advance operated 4,727 stores and 234 Worldpac branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also serves 1,325 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
