Top automotive supplier Yazaki named Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML), Green Supplier of the Year at its annual awards ceremony earlier this month, honoring them with an award in the Bulk Material category. Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s Systems Protection Group was chosen from Yazaki’s top 84 suppliers in North and Central America.
“Yazaki places a very high value on our strategic partners and suppliers and their shared commitment to the environment,” said Ken Pichla, Vice President, Strategic Purchasing, Yazaki. “Together we can affect significant change for a greener tomorrow.”
The award recognizes Federal-Mogul Systems Protection’s focus on greener manufacturing through reduced energy and water consumption and eliminating hazardous waste, as well as its efforts in developing more sustainable products through the use of recycled materials, closed loop systems and end-of-life considerations.
“We’re honored to receive this award,” said Janice Maiden, Senior Vice President, Systems Protection, Federal-Mogul Powertrain. “Yazaki is committed to operating as an environmentally responsible corporate entity and this award is recognition that Federal-Mogul Systems Protection is taking important steps to support their efforts, providing cleaner and greener products and processes.”
Federal-Mogul’s Systems Protection unit is a leader in innovative wire harness protection solutions to the automotive industry.
Held on June 7, 2016, to honor World Environment Day, the Yazaki Green Supplier of the Year program recognizes suppliers who have made significant contributions to the preservation of the environment through their manufacturing, production, and delivery processes and have exceeded others in their effort to reduce their impact on the environment. Yazaki established this program in 2007 as the benchmark for all Yazaki companies and affiliates throughout North and Central America.
Yazaki’s commitment to the environment spans the globe as the Company’s global business segments all aim to support safe and eco-friendly practices. Aside from automotive products, Yazaki produces equipment that support the efficient use of electricity, gas, solar heat, and other energy sources, as well as environmentally-friendly air-conditioning units and additional products and services aimed at reducing environmental impact to local communities.
