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By Counterman
Schaeffler earlier this month published its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting the progress along its “three ESG dimensions.”
“Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy,” Schaeffler CEO Klaus Rosenfeld said. “Schaeffler has always been known for its innovative strength and technological expertise – building on this, we want to bridge the gap between sustainability and cost efficiency. We have set ourselves ambitious targets. Despite all the progress we have made in recent years, we are aware that we still have a fair way to go.”
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link hidden, please login to viewincludes the definition of 10 actionable areas for the implementation of Schaeffler’s sustainability strategy, which are assigned to the three areas of environment, social and governance (ESG). “Sustainability & Engagement” is a subprogram of “Roadmap 2025,” Schaeffler’s overarching business strategy. The program was updated in 2023 with its Climate Action Plan, which was devised in 2022 and details specific measures for reducing CO2e emissions.
Schaeffler is currently focusing on seven key ESG goals in the implementation of the sustainability strategy, including climate neutrality, efficient use of resources, environmental protection and occupational health and safety.
For example, Schaeffler said it aims to achieve climate neutrality across production and its supply chain by 2030 and 2040, respectively.
The company said it instituted measures in 2023 that will lead to an annual reduction in freshwater consumption of 150,000 cubic meters.
The Schaeffler Group reduced its freshwater consumption by around 9% in the reporting year, with 27 water-saving measures implemented and verified externally in 2023, according to the company. The measures are expected to account for a minimum annual savings of 265,000 cubic meters from 2024.
Among other highlights, the global nonprofit environmental organization CDP awarded Schaeffler an “A” score in the climate-change category for 2023 by for corporate transparency and performance, and an “A-“ in the water category.
In the EcoVadis sustainability rating, Schaeffler improved its score to achieve a total of 79 out of 100 points, earning itself Platinum status again and a repeat ranking in the top 1% in its peer group in 2023.
Focus on Decarbonization
Decarbonization is a key focus area for Schaeffler. Sustainable supply chains (Scope 3 upstream) and the purchase of low-emission materials and services are a few of the strategies Schaeffler is employing in this area.
“Through close and trusting partnerships with our suppliers, we have already achieved initial successes and set the right course,” said Andreas Schick, chief operating officer at Schaeffler. “Transparency and dialog with our suppliers are now crucial to mastering the challenges ahead of us together and achieving our goal of a climate-neutral supply chain in 2040.”
At Schaeffler, the decarbonization of production (Scope 1 and 2) is largely based on the use of renewable energies, increasing energy efficiency and retrofitting plants to use renewable energies. For this reason, the internal generation of renewable energies is being developed at sites across the Schaeffler Group as an extension to the existing energy-efficiency program.
Since 2023, Schaeffler says 100% of the electricity purchased at almost every plant in Europe, Greater China and the Americas has come from renewable sources, with the plants in the Asia/Pacific region set to follow suit in 2024.
The Schaeffler Group has seen a reduction in production-related greenhouse gases of around 24% compared with the previous year, resulting in a decrease from 493,000 tons CO2e tons 375,000 tons CO2e, according to the company.
“Sustainability and innovative strength are firmly rooted in the Schaeffler Group’s DNA,” said Uwe Wagner, chief technology officer at Schaeffler. “This is the only way for us to overcome the challenges of tomorrow and pave the way to a sustainable and eco-friendly future.”
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By Counterman
At the Schaeffler Group, sustainability isn’t a buzzword.
Sustainability is a foundational element of Schaeffler’s corporate strategy – a core value that’s driving innovation across the entire company.
Schaeffler has been a pioneer in motion technology for more than 75 years. Through its ambitious sustainability strategy – including its publicly stated goal of achieving climate-neutral operations by 2040 – Schaeffler aims to be a global leader in environmental and social responsibility as well.
“The implementation of our ambitious sustainability strategy will only succeed with the support of our customers and suppliers, managers and employees, and everyone else we collaborate with,” Schaeffler Group CEO Klaus Rosenfeld explains.
As the Official Sustainability Partner of Counterman.com, Schaeffler is excited to share more details about its sustainability vision, best practices, ideas and objectives.
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AutoPartSource/Momentum USA received the Sales & Service Award at the O’Reilly Auto Parts 2024 Leadership Conference in Dallas.
This is the second year in a row that O’Reilly has honored AutoPartSource/Momentum USA with the award.
On hand to accept the award for AutoPartSource were: John Amalfe, ownership; Dave Gonzales, senior VP sales & marketing; Jacob Eveland, marketing manager; Christina Youngblood, sales; and Dave Nickerson, NA Williams; and the sales & support team.
AutoPartSource/Momentum USA, a leading manufacturer of automotive cabin air filters, has been the prime supplier for the O’Reilly MicroGard and HEPA cabin air filter lines.
The company noted that 100% of the HEPA line is manufactured in the United States with U.S. raw materials.
Most of the MicroGard products have transitioned from being globally sourced to also being made in the United States, according to the company.
“Being honored by the premier automotive aftermarket organization in the country for the second consecutive year is an extreme honor for our entire company that we do not take for granted,” said John Amalfe, owner of AutoPartSource/Momentum USA. “Instead, this achievement makes us want to continually improve in all aspects of our business which translates to more sales growth for both companies.”
O’Reilly’s Sales & Service Award acknowledges outstanding performance, dedication to excellence and unparalleled service in the automotive aftermarket.
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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its award winners for 2023.
“Each year, ASE takes great pleasure in recognizing those individuals who have distinguished themselves in the automotive service industry. Together with our industry partners and award sponsors, we salute the best of the best,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “The honored individuals come from all segments of the automobile, collision, truck, school bus, parts, educator and training sectors. Although they come from different areas, they all share a commitment to excellence.”
Award Winners
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Harrison Keyes, Jerry’s Automotive Service LLC (Waukesha, Wisconsin) Axalta/ASE Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year
James Rice, Ford Body Shop (Carthage, Missouri) Big O Tires/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Brandon Stoutmeyer, MFA Petroleum (Lebanon, Missouri) BMW/ASE Master Automobile Technicians of the Year
Patrick Nicodemus, BMW of Des Moines (Clive, Iowa) James Troxell, Apple BMW (York, Pennsylvania) Christopher Wilder, BMW of San Diego (Spring Valley, California) Timo Wolf, Momentum BMW (Houston, Texas) BMW/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year
Gabriel Qahtani, Platinumwerks Collision (Cocoa, Florida) BodyShop Business/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year
Thomas Baunach, PA Brown Daub Chevrolet (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) Bridgestone Retail Operations/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Andrew Richards, Firestone Complete Auto Care (Grand Prairie, Texas) Byrl Shoemaker/ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year
Scott Fisler, Milwaukee Area Technical College (St. Francis, Wisconsin) CCAR/Electude/ASE Instructor of the Year
Tracey Hicks, Frederick County Public Schools (Frederick, Maryland) Cloyes/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year
David Senula, Gloucester County (Franklinville, New Jersey) Delco Remy/ASE M/H Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician of the Year
David Harrach, City of Mesa Fleet Department (Gold Canyon, Arizona) Discount Tire/ASE Automobile Technician of the Year
Joe Bologna, Ellisville Tire and Service (St. Louis, Missouri) Enterprise Holdings/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Joseph Lanham, Enterprise Holdings (Mount Washington, Kentucky) First Student/ASE Master School Bus Technician of the Year
Joseph Taylor, First Student (Glenside, Pennsylvania) Freightliner/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year
Jason Spore, Peach State Truck Centers (McDonough, Georgia) Garage Gurus/ASE Automobile Master + A9 + L1-L4 Technician of the Year
Jesse Keyes, Dobbs Tire & Auto (St. Peters, Missouri) Gates Tools for Schools/ASE Instructor of the Year
Joseph Young, Miramar College (San Diego, California) Gates/ASE Master Automobile + L1 Technician of the Year
Jason Rigby, Christian Brothers Automotive (Cumming, Georgia) GM/ASE Service Consultant of the Year
David Hudson, Caldwell County Chevrolet (College Station, Texas) GM/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Woodrow Robison, Lee Chevrolet/Buick (Greenville, North Carolina) GM/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year
Jeff Armour, Feldman Chevrolet (Mason, Michigan) Honda/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Frank Currid, Proctor Honda (Crawfordville, Florida) Acura/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
John Heberlein, Courtesy Acura (Morrison, Colorado) I-CAR Platinum/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year
Barto (Tim) Gruber, Classic Bodyworks (Pearl City, Hawaii) Midas International/ASE Master Automotive Technician of the Year
David Lang, Midas/Auto Resource Center (Huntington, Virginia) Mitchell1/ASE Technician of the Future
Benjamin Fisher, Advance Development and MFG (Branford, Connecticut) Motor Age Training/ASE Master Automobile + L1 Technician of the Year
Jared Deskins, Nissan North America (Hammond, Louisiana) NAPA/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Steve Vinkemeier, Pro Auto Inc. (Plato, Minnesota) Navistar/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year
James Singleton, Highway Motors Inc. (Bridgewater, Virginia) Navistar/ASE Master School Bus Technician of the Year
Jeremy Adkins, Sternberg Automotive Group (Ferdinand, Indiana) Nissan/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Shawn Bauman, Mark Arbuckle Nissan (Shelocta, Pennsylvania) Infiniti/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Barry Nielsen, Ray Catena Infiniti of Bridgewater (South Amboy, New Jersey) Pep Boys/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Jeremy Luther, Pep Boys (Marrero, Louisiana) Pronto Auto Service/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Ian Sharp, Schweitzer’s Automotive (Junction City, Oregon) Parts Plus Car Care Center/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Colin Gallagher, Shaffer Auto (Port St. Lucie, Florida) Snap-on/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Dylan Dickey, Honest Accurate Auto Service (Colorado Springs, Colorado) NEXIQ/Snap-On/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year
Craig Bekkala, Bekkala’s Diesel Repair, LLC (Calumet, Michigan) Car-O-Liner/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year
Joseph Dukeman, Caliber Collision (Smithfield, North Carolina) Stellantis/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Zachary Bollinger, Cole Chrysler Dodge (Arroyo Grande, California) Subaru University/ASE Technician of the Future
Pierce Cartwright, CMA’s Subaru of Winchester (Slanesville, West Virginia) Subaru/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
James Pedicone, Chilson Subaru (Eau Claire, Wisconsin) TechNet Professional/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Chad Van Handel, Van Handel Automotive (Sisters, Oregon) TechNet Professional/ASE Service Consultant of the Year
David Anderson, Reggie’s Motorworks (Noblesville, Indiana) Toyota/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Harold Williams, Toyota of North Austin (Belton, Texas) Lexus/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
Timothy Putt, Bobby Rahal Lexus (Enola, Pennsylvania) Toyota/ASE Master Collision Repair and Refinish Technician of the Year
William Lehmann, Freeman Collision Center (Santa Rosa, California) Lexus/ASE Master Collision Repair and Refinish Technician of the Year
Jared Luttrell, Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth (Burleson, Texas) TravelCenters of America/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year
Lucas Coyle, Travel Centers of America (Upland, Indiana) USAF/GM/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
SSgt Fernando Carrasquillo Morales, United States Air Force (Crestview, Florida) ZF Aftermarket/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year
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By Counterman
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has presented Bob Egan with the UAF Educational Advocacy Award.
This prestigious award recognizes an aftermarket leader for their dedication to the pursuit of excellence in education.
Egan served as chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation since 2017 and recently transitioned to the role of chairman emeritus. During his tenure, UAF saw record growth in the funding of scholarships and educational programs that pave the way for students to pursue and excel in careers in the aftermarket.
Egan retired from Federal-Mogul in 2015. During his esteemed 36-year career, he held a series of executive roles of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as senior vice president, sales and strategy. He played an instrumental role in the growth of Federal-Mogul, helping the company become one of the largest suppliers in the aftermarket.
Egan has been an active industry participant throughout his career. He served as chairman of the Auto Care Association, the Automotive Sales Council and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and Business Forum.
In 2008, the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association recognized Egan as Leader of the Year.
“Bob has had a very impressive professional career, and he has been dedicated to the success of the aftermarket through his leadership of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation,” said Roger McCollum, AAP, chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. “For the past six years, Bob has led UAF by example, actively participating in committees and reviewing countless scholarship applications each year. The UAF Educational Advocacy Award is rarely presented and there is no one more deserving to receive it than Bob Egan.”
To learn more about the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, apply for a scholarship or grant or make a donation, visit
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