September 26, 2025: Exide Industries said on September 11 it intends to boost the percentage of secondary lead purchased internally and externally to 85% over the next five years.

The company’s 2025 environmental, social and governance report also hailed its success in being awarded gold medal status from global business sustainably rating provider, EcoVadis, placing Exide in the top 5% of over 150,000 companies assessed worldwide and in the top 2% within the battery and accumulator manufacturing industry.

Exide said its ESG report builds on the momentum of its inaugural report last year, together with the launch of its 2024-2030 Sustainability Strategy.

The company operates three advanced lead acid battery recycling centers in Europe, all of which help conserve natural resources and reduce environmental impact.

All centers are fed by a battery collection system set up by Exide and all of the recovered lead is reused in the production of new batteries, significantly reducing the need for virgin raw materials.

Meanwhile, Exide said it continues to make progress toward plans to establish a binding target of achieving a 30% reduction in emissions (Scope 1 and 2) linked to energy purchased for operations by 2030.

The company said it would also ensure a minimum of 20% of its energy consumption is derived from renewables generated by the company or on its behalf by 2030.

Stefan Stübing, president and CEO, said the ESG report showed the company’s strategy is focused on batteries for a greener future, being an employer of choice, and sustainable and ethical growth.
The 102-page report is available online.