Automotive circularity becomes mandatory: What the new EU rules mean

The regulation introduces new requirements around recycled content, closed-loop sourcing, design for disassembly, and traceability across the automotive value chain. For OEMs and suppliers, this marks a significant shift in how materials and partnerships will need to be managed.

The key question is no longer whether the industry needs to become more circular, but how quickly companies can build the sourcing strategies, supplier networks, and material flows needed to meet the new requirements.

Securing reliable, automotive-grade recycled materials will be critical—and so will building strategic partnerships across the value chain.

Is your sourcing strategy ready for the new era of mandatory circularity?

Read the full article to explore what the new regulation means for OEMs and suppliers—and how companies can prepare for what comes next.