1、Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry1March 20252Eurogroup Consulting,committed to create sustainable value for its clientsMBA in IM Students from ESCP Business SchoolCompany Consultancy ProjectProblem statement-The current state of the circular economy in the automotive industry struggles to

2、present financially sustainable practices.Project Mission-Our objective is to analyze the current and emerging challenges of implementing circular economy(CE)principles within the automotive industry.We aim to identify opportunities within CE practices and deliver actionable recommendations that ena

3、ble Eurogroup Consulting to drive sustainable value for its clients.The project will explore strategies that reduce waste,promote material reuse,and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards.MBA students mission to create value for Eurogroup Consulting clientsContext&Challenge The automot

4、ive sector faces mounting pressure to adopt circular economy(CE)practices amid rising regulatory demands,resource constraints,and consumer expectations for sustainability.Current CE practices struggle with scalability,economic feasibility,and supply chain complexity.Key Findings Component-Level Prio

5、rities:Batteries,powertrain,electronics,and plastics offer the greatest potential for CE initiatives.Emerging Trends:The shift to EVs increases demand for material recovery and second-life applications.Global Disparities:Europe lags in resource sovereignty and cost competitiveness compared to Asia.C

6、ircularity in Europe:Only a small percentage of vehicle materials are recycled,highlighting inefficiencies in end-of-life vehicle management and resource recovery.Recommendations Short-Term:Strengthen regulatory alignment and incentivize CE adoption(tax breaks,subsidies).Medium-Term:Standardize comp