CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer from Fujian, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation announced a strategic partnership in Amsterdam on March 18 to promote a global battery circular economy. As the pioneering new energy innovation and technology company to join the foundation's strategic partnership, CATL launched the global energy circular plan. Together, they will conduct in-depth research on the battery circular economy, develop a worldwide ecological network, and share advanced battery recycling practices.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a leading advocate for circular economy principles worldwide, is committed to fostering an economic system that benefits both humanity and nature. Their collaboration will explore transition paths for battery circular economy across various countries and regions, to establish model cities for this sustainable approach. This initiative represents the first public welfare circular economy project led by a Chinese firm on a global scale.

The launch of this project signifies a collaborative network integrating the entire industry chain, governmental and corporate decision-makers, and social organizations for the new energy industry for the first time. In light of global climate challenges, the battery industry, a cornerstone of energy transformation and electrification, plays a crucial role. The transition to a circular economy in the battery sector presents substantial economic and environmental opportunities.

Moving from new energy industrialization to industrial new energy, CATL embraces an open innovation strategy. The company intends to partner with leading global entities to accelerate technological progress and real-world applications in battery circular economy, paving the way for a sustainable energy future through ecological collaboration.