CATL Showcases Circular Battery Leadership at UNFCCC Dialogue

CATL participated in the sixth global dialogue and investment-focused event under the Sharm El-Sheikh Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme, convened by the UNFCCC. As one of only three companies worldwide — and the only Chinese company — invited to participate alongside governments and international organizations, CATL highlighted the growing importance of a circular battery value chain in climate action. This engagement builds on CATL’s Global Energy Circularity Commitment (GECC), which aims to accelerate collaboration and innovation in circular battery solutions.

The two-day dialogue brought together over 200 representatives from governments, international organizations, and COP leadership to advance circular economy practices. CATL was invited to demonstrate its contributions to circularity as part of a forum designed to showcase the business case for circular battery value chains and their potential to reduce carbon emissions.

At the solutions-focused panel, CATL ESG Director Polly Tao noted that while many discussions around waste focus on pollution prevention, used batteries hold unique value, and the industry has the potential to fully integrate circular economy principles into its business strategy. Tao highlighted CATL's lifecycle approach — spanning design, use, and end-of-life recycling — as a blueprint for circular economy innovation and a pathway toward sustainable, low-carbon energy transitions.

Dr. Gao Xiang, Co-chair of the Mitigation Work Programme for UNFCCC and Division Director of International Policy Research at China's National Center for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC), highlighted CATL's contribution:

"CATL's participation brought a valuable business perspective to the discussion. Their contribution clearly demonstrated how circularity can serve as a strategic enabler of the low-carbon energy transition, providing practical solutions that resonate with policymakers at this crucial moment."

Miranda Schnitger, Climate Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which hosted the panel discussion, added:

"Circularity of critical minerals is fundamental to a successful energy transition. CATL's ongoing work in this field is an important example of how industry can drive innovation and collaboration. We look forward to continuing to work with CATL to raise awareness of this issue among governments globally."

CATL's perspective received strong recognition from participants, with officials from Europe and Asia approaching the company for further exchange on implementing circular models in their own contexts.

CATL reaffirmed its commitment to advancing circularity, collaborating with governments, partners, and international organizations to co-develop scalable solutions that transform end-of-life challenges into opportunities for resilience and sustainable growth.