CITROËN’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

HYBRID VEHICLES Launched in 2019, Citroën C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid is the foundation stone for Citroën’s electrification strategy. With Citroën C5 X, the range of hybrid vehicles has since expanded. ELECTRIC VEHICLES For city driving that’s more environmentally-friendly, Citroën has a wide range of electric solutions, from Ami to ë-SpaceTourer, not to mention its entire range of light commercial vehicles now available in electric mode. INCREASINGLY EFFICIENT ENGINES

At Citroën, we are constantly working to optimise our Petrol and Diesel combustion drive chains, including with a large range of Stop & Start features and FAP and SCR technology.

 

 A NEW GENERATION OF AUTOMATIC GEARBOXES Citroën’s high-performance range of gearboxes expanded in 2018 with the addition of the 8-speed automatic gearbox (EAT8), which offers an even greater reduction in fuel consumption as well as improved driving experience. USING GREEN MATERIALS A PROACTIVE APPROACH

Green materials” fall into three categories:

. Recycled plastic materials;

. Natural-origin materials (wood, plant fibres, etc.);

. Biosourced materials (polymers made from renewable resources instead of petrochemicals).

There are two main advantages to using these:

. It reduces the use of fossil-fuel plastics;

. It promotes the development of plastic recycling facilities by increasing their throughput.

Citroën has been rolling out an ambitious plan for using green materials since 2008. In 2018, they accounted for around 30% of the total polymer mass in our vehicles, compared to an average of 6% in 2007.

REDUCING EMISSIONS AND CONSUMPTION

Citroën uses a wide range of technological solutions specifically designed to reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. We’ll also be able to use the new and emerging hybrid and electric engines to create vehicles that are even more environmentally-friendly.

Citroën is aiming to make 70% of its range available in electrified versions by 2023, and 100% by 2025, with mild-hybrid, rechargeable hybrid, and 100% electric solutions on offer.

NEW CITROËN C5 AIRCROSS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE USE RECYCLED AND NATURAL MATERIALS 

On average, New Citroën C5 Aircross contains 31% recycled and natural materials.

Around 85 polymer-based parts incorporate recycled and natural materials such as hemp fibres in the side door panel, recycled polyamide in the electric fan unit, air filters and cooler, and recycled polyethylene in the boot carpet.

PLANTATIONS The initiatives taken at our manufacturing sites include rehabilitating areas so that native species can be planted. ECO-GRAZURE Conservation grazing is another example of initiatives taken on our industrial sites. BIODIVERSITY Our production sites are largely free to manage their biodiversity as they see fit. PRESERVING NATURAL HABITATS ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AT OUR PLANTS

Citroën is responding to environmental issues by:

. Helping to tackle global warming;

. Lowering pollution, including pollutants released into the air and water;

. Preserving natural habitats and biodiversity, and using less natural resources - especially water;

. Reducing the amount of waste produced and adding value to it.

THE ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION

We have been working towards certification for over 10 years and are now seeing the results in our plants, all of which are now ISO 14001 certified.

 

This standard was created in 1996. Its requirements include that plants are capable of monitoring, controlling, and measuring the effects of processes on the environment, meaning that all staff require suitable training.

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

In response to the increasing need to protect our environment, Citroën is committed to 3 things:

. Automotive waste recycling and collection from approved organisations;

. Site compliance with national and European regulations;

. Traceability of waste and end-of-life parts so that they can be recycled.

PARTS FROM THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY LONG-TERM COMMITMENT THE AUTOECOCLEAN LABEL

In 2009, Citroën was the first car manufacturer to have our repair shops awarded the “Autoecoclean” label, which is a label awarded by the Autoeco independent body. This label recognises points of sale for the recycling and collection of automotive waste. It also promotes long-term involvement.

. After the first year of certification, the point of sale is awarded an “Autoecoclean Bronze” label.

. After three consecutive years of certification, the label is upgraded to an “Autoecoclean Silver” award.

. After two additional years, points of sale which are still meeting their commitments are awarded the “Autoecoclean Gold” label.

. Finally, the “Autoecoclean Platinum” label is awarded to points of sale that have continued to meet their commitments for 10 years.

In 2014, Citroën was the first car manufacturer to have points of sale receive an “Autoecoclean Gold” label. Since 2019, the number of points of sale labeled "Autoecoclean Platinum" has continued to grow.

USED PARTS The Citroën workshops may offer their customers, for the repair of their car, an estimate based on used parts. These parts have been selected from Citroën partners. Certified in excellent condition, they are ready to be reused for repair at a lower cost, of high quality and contributing to the circular economy. REFURBISHED PARTS

Thanks to the standard exchange of spare parts, by giving them a second life, Citroën contributes to protect the environment. Used parts from repairers are refurbished according to a strict process, with the same requirements as those of the original parts.

This range of refurbished parts is always guaranteed.

USING RECYCLED AND GREEN MATERIALS RECYCLED MATERIALS Recycled products have the same technical specifications as new ones. Their thermal and mechanical durability ensure high quality and high performance.  GREEN MATERIALS The extremely high quality of green materials means that they can now be used in Citroën vehicles for both hidden and visible parts. SETTING UP CIRCULAR ECONOMY CLOSED-LOOP SYSTEMS Our aim at Citroën is to fully recycle our vehicles at the end of their lives. We have therefore put a vehicle life cycle analysis procedure in place where we measure vehicles’ total environmental impact from design all the way to destruction. Using this system also means we can evaluate the materials we use, and make better choices for future cars. ECO-FRIENDLY MANAGEMENT OF END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES 7 STEPS FOR RECYCLING A VEHICLE

The last owner of an end-of-life vehicle takes it to an approved trade-in centre. The approved trade-in centre then checks the vehicle and issues the required Certificate of Destruction (CoD).

STEP 2: PRE-PROCESSING AND DEPOLLUTION

The battery and tyres are removed, and the airbags neutralised. Next, our partner removes any remaining fuel and other liquids from the vehicle: engine oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, and air conditioning coolant. This pollutant waste will then have 100% of its value reinstated in their specialist treatment facility.

STEP 3: DISMANTLING FOR RE-USE

The next step consists of dismantling mechanic parts, bodywork, and electrical and electronic components. These will either be reused as used parts, or reconditioned. If it’s economically viable, materials such as plastic and glass are also salvaged for recycling at this point.

STEP 4: STORAGE 

Environmentally hazardous materials are recovered and sent to companies specialising in waste recycling or destruction. 

STEP 5: CRUSHING 

The depolluted shells are sent to a crusher, where they are crushed and shredded into pieces only a few centimetres in size. These pieces are then sent through an initial magnetic sorting process to recover any ferrous metals (steel). 

STEP 6: POST-CRUSHING

The remaining crushed material is sorted automatically, using physical properties (magnets, Eddy currents, flotation) to separate the different types of material fragments.

STEP 7: RECYCLING, RECOVERY AND LANDFILL

Once sorted, these material fragments are recycled (metals are sent to steelworks/metalworks, and certain plastics back to the plastics industry) or converted into energy (cement works, urban heating, power stations, etc.). This industrial process means that over 95% of a vehicle’s weight can be reused, recycled or upcycled, which greatly reduces the amount of final waste ultimately sent to specialist landfill sites.

RECYCLING YOUR CITROËN TRADE-IN SCHEME FOR END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES

Looking after the environment has always been a central focus for us. Now, end-of-life vehicle recycling has become a legal requirement.

This means that owners of any end-of-life Citroën vehicles can trade them in for free, providing that they fulfil certain conditions (listed below).

 

So we can make sure that your vehicle is recycled in the most environmentally-friendly way possible, we have commissioned a team of independent experts to check that vehicle returns are carried out correctly, and in compliance with current legislation. They also certify that our Partners fulfil all legal recycling requirements. This means that at each of their sites, all processes and documents relating to incoming and outgoing vehicles must comply with requirements set out by Citroën.

To make sure that all Citroën products can be properly recycled, our research and development teams follow recyclability and reuse processes.

These are also used by suppliers, and help us to analyse vehicle parts and components in terms of their recyclability and potential for reuse.

 

The conditions for sustainable design are:

. A range of sustainable materials

. Depollution as a design factor

. Deconstruction as a design factor.

TRADE-IN CONDITIONS OF YOUR VEHICLE

You can trade in your end-of-life Citroën vehicle free of charge if:

. The vehicle is a car or van (i.e. category M1 or N1 of EU directive 92/61/EEC);

. The vehicle still has all its essential parts, including the battery, bodywork, engine, gearbox, ECU, wheels and catalytic converter (if originally fitted);

. The vehicle is free from any additional waste (e.g. litter or rubbish).

VEHICLE LIFE CYCLE FROM DESIGN TO DESTRUCTION

Development

. Life cycle analysis

. Selection of sustainable materials

 

Production

. Use of recycled materials

 

Active life

. Waste management and disposal by approved repairers

. Reuse and refurbishment of spare parts

 

Trade-in

. End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) trade-in

. Depollution and pre-processing

. Compliance with the EU directive

TRADE-IN NETWORK WHERE CAN YOU RECYCLE YOUR VEHICLE?

If you have an end-of-life car, take it to one of our approved recycling centres.

In addition to the Certificate of Destruction, they will provide you with all the necessary documents to deregister your vehicle with the relevant authorities. You’ll also be able to leave safe in the knowledge that your vehicle will be destroyed in a way that is environmentally friendly.