Origin Materials Launches Net Zero Automotive Program
With Ford Motor Company
Sustainable automotive supply chain initiative is focused on industrializing new materials to drive decarbonization in the automotive
industry
Origin Materials will leverage its patented disruptive technology platform, which turns sustainable wood residues into
cost-advantaged, carbon-negative materials that reduce the need for fossil resources
Ford and Origin Materials will pursue
applications including carbon-negative PET and sustainable pigments and fillers for various applications in SUVs, trucks, electric vehicles and more
WEST SACRAMENTO Calif. & DEARBORN, Mich. (June 10, 2021) Origin Materials (Origin Materials or Origin), the
worlds leading carbon negative materials company, today announced the launch of its Net Zero Automotive Program with Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F).
Origins Net Zero Automotive Program is a sustainable automotive supply chain initiative focused on industrializing new materials to drive
decarbonization in the automotive industry. Origin believes the newly developed and industrialized materials, derived from sustainable wood residues, will be in high demand from the automotive industry as it undertakes a massive global effort to
decarbonize its supply chains in search of the zero carbon car.1 The program will aim to provide the automotive industry with drop-in ready
materials solutions to enable this transition.
To launch the program, Origin Materials and Ford will pursue
drop-in applications for carbon negative PET plastic (polyethylene terephthalate) produced from sustainable wood residues with Origin technology. PET plastic helps make cars lighter, more fuel efficient, and
often comprise a large percentage of a vehicles mass. The use of carbon-negative PET is expected to further reduce emissions and the need for fossil resources. In addition, the companies will collaborate to develop sustainable pigments and
fillers for automotive applications for SUVs, trucks, electric vehicles, and more. The products will be developed using carbon negative materials produced with the Origin Materials technology platform, with applications throughout the interior and
exterior of the vehicle, including bumpers, paint pigment, door panels, tire filler, underbonnet foam sheet, black plastic, head rests, seat cushions, and arm rests.
Origins Net Zero Automotive Program is an exciting initiative that we expect to drive innovation, sustainability and decarbonization throughout
the automotive supply chain, said Rich Riley, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Origin Materials. Ford is the perfect partner to launch the program with and we look forward to working with their teams
to bring new sustainable products to market that will play a key role in helping them achieve their decarbonization and sustainability goals.
Fords path to carbon neutrality evaluates every part of our operations, including the emissions associated with synthesizing the vast amount of
materials we use within our vehicles, said Debbie Mielewski, Technical Fellow at the Ford Motor Company. The ability to utilize carbon negative materials will be a monumental driver in helping achieve our sustainability goals and
supports a more proactive vision for the entire industry.
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The zero-carbon car: Abating material emissions is next on the
agenda, McKinsey & Company, September 18, 2020.
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