SP’s fourth quarterly membership meeting of 2026 took place October 27–28 at The Center – The Heritage Group in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hosted by Envita Solutions, the members only event brought together representatives from the automotive value chain to share sustainability practices, explore opportunities for collaborative action, and help shape SP’s next five-year strategy.
October 27 – Strategic Planning Workshop & Networking
Pre-event activities began with a strategic planning workshop focused on translating SP’s next five-year strategy into measurable work group targets and indicators of progress.
Facilitated by Kevin Butt and Priscillia Stuart (KB Advisors), the workshop included breakout discussions across SP’s carbon neutrality, circular economy, and nature and water stewardship pillars. Members explored priorities, opportunities for collaboration, and potential measures of success. Feedback from the session will inform new goals linked to SP’s next strategy.
The afternoon concluded with a networking reception at The Center, providing an opportunity for attendees to connect ahead of the membership meeting.
October 28 – Q4 Membership Meeting
The membership meeting opened with welcome remarks and an introduction to The Center from Jesse Barber (Envita Solutions), followed by an update on SP’s strategy development process.
The morning program explored how carbon information can support business decisions and accelerate lower-carbon production. Susan Jackson (BASF), Matt Marshall (Toyota Motor North America), and Alec Saunders (Carbon Measures) shared perspectives on how credible and comparable carbon data can inform procurement, help suppliers demonstrate investments in emissions reductions, and create incentives for lower-carbon products.
Anita Schwartz (Circular Supply Chain Coalition) discussed efforts to build localized critical material supply chains, highlighting the opportunity to recover valuable resources while addressing growing demand and supply chain security challenges.
Mary Kate Francis (Trio) provided an overview of renewable energy sourcing resources available through Transform: Auto and a new decarbonization strategy cohort launching in early 2027.
The morning also included the presentation of SP’s annual Environmental Leadership Awards, recognizing sustainability successes across the automotive value chain, including awardees Visscher-Caravelle, Hankook Tire, The Pasha Group, Chad Pregracke and Alyssa Barbuto. Learn more about the 2026 award recipients.
The afternoon opened with a discussion of conservation partnerships featuring Jim Schacht (Cummins), Mike Dunn, and Chad Duplain (The Nature Conservancy). Panelists explored corporate and nonprofit partnership models and experiences advancing conservation and nature-based projects through programs such as Cummins WaterWorks.
Andy Johnson (KW Plastics Recycling Division) discussed recycled resins supplied to the automotive industry and continued investments in sustainable material options. John Bradburn (ERA Environmental) then shared early progress and next steps from a collaborative SP OEM project investigating higher-value uses for automotive paint sludge waste.
The meeting concluded with a review of new SP resources delivered during the year and emerging opportunities for member engagement in 2027.
Thank you to Envita Solutions and the team at The Center for welcoming SP, and to all speakers and members who contributed their time and perspectives.
Additional information on meeting presentations and next steps is available to current SP member companies. Please contact us to learn more about SP and opportunities to participate as a member.
Looking ahead, SP’s next quarterly membership meeting will take place January 26–27, 2027, in Troy, Michigan. View the 2027 meeting schedule and Innovation Summit sponsorship opportunities.
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