BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France (CHATNEWSTV) — Renault Group is doubling down on its push for low-carbon mobility, unveiling an ambitious vision for a sustainable family vehicle that emits 90% fewer greenhouse gases over its lifecycle compared to 2019 models.
At the ChangeNow Summit in Paris on Thursday, Renault executives presented the Renault Emblème, a concept car that underscores the company’s broader efforts to lead Europe’s transition to electric and sustainable vehicles.
“Renault Group’s commitment to sustainability has enabled us to meet the challenges facing the industry in recent years,” said Josep-Maria Recasens, the group’s Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of its electric brand, Ampere. “We have embraced the electrical and software transition in an inclusive way, upgrading and reskilling our employees through ReKnow University.”
Renault says that electrification remains the key to decarbonizing the automotive industry. In Europe, moving from combustion engines to fully electric vehicles is projected to cut CO2 emissions by about 50%.
Since launching its Renaulution strategic plan in 2021, the company has introduced 12 electric models and invested heavily in circular economy initiatives. These include The Refactory in Flins — Europe’s first industrial site dedicated to automotive circularity — and The Future Is NEUTRAL, which aims to reduce reliance on raw material imports by reusing, repairing, and remanufacturing components.
“To counter the volatility of raw materials and China’s dominance in battery ore refining, we’ve invested in closed-loop systems right here in Europe,” Recasens said. “And finally, we offer a range of affordable electric vehicles produced in France.”
Renault reports that 30% of the materials used in its new vehicles now come from the circular economy, and the company has already reduced its own in-use emissions by 40% — with a 50% cut across the wider supply chain — compared to 2019 levels.
The Renault Emblème serves as a high-tech, family-friendly prototype designed for comfort and sustainability. The vehicle emits just 5 tonnes of CO2e over its full life cycle, down from 50 tonnes for a similar 2019 petrol-powered model.
“This is not just a concept car,” said Cléa Martinet, Renault’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “It is a laboratory for the next generation of Renault vehicles and a statement that sustainability and innovation can go hand-in-hand.”
The company reiterated that it aims to place decarbonization on par with traditional performance metrics — a move that Renault says is already transforming its operations and industry expectations.
