INNOVATION AND CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES

From the design phase through to the end-of-life of the vehicles, PEUGEOT strives to limit their impact on the environment. In addition to respecting environmental standards, PEUGEOT aims to lead the way in sustainable mobility and therefore devotes substantial means towards reducing the ecological footprint of its vehicles.

TECHNOLOGIES TO REDUCE CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS

PEUGEOT continues to work on the optimisation of petrol and diesel thermal powertrains (including the deployment of Stop & Start mechanisms). Through Hybrid4 technology we enable the association of internal combustion engines and electric propulsion. The PEUGEOT e-208 and PEUGEOT e-2008 are 100% electric and offer responsible urban mobility.

GREEN MATERIALS

Groupe PSA is aiming for leadership in this field, with 30% of green materials per vehicle on average (recycled metals, green materials polymers etc.). It goes without saying that these new materials are selected in compliance with quality and safety requirements.

Groupe PSA pays particular attention to the use of green materials in the polymers. These are recycled plastics, natural fibres or bio-sourced materials (polymers obtained from renewable resources). Their use allows us to cut down on plastics of fossil origin while diversifying the activities of the plastic recycling channels. 

In relation to product development, PEUGEOT's recycling strategy is based on two key aspects:

• Design for sustainability
• Development and implementation of material cycles for vehicle production 
  

Development :

• Life cycle assessments
• Selection of materials focused on sustainable development
  

Production :

• Use of recycled materials (recyclates)

Use :

• Disposal by concessions (waste management)
• Spare parts

Valuation:

• Vehicle valuation
• Depollution and pre-treatment
• European ELV Directive
  

To ensure that all PEUGEOT products meet our recycling targets, all PEUGEOT design teams must follow “recyclability/recovery” guidelines.
This process also allows engineers to assess how easily parts, components, etc., can be recycled at the end of the vehicle's life.

• Selection of materials focused on sustainable development
• Depollution
• Pretreatment

For some time now, PEUGEOT has been using recycled materials, also called "recycled products", and their use is constantly increasing. The Group is continuing its efforts to meet its commitment to build vehicles containing 30% recycled materials or biomaterials. From a technical point of view, significant efforts have been made to increase the amount of recycled materials used.

Recycled products must meet the same technical requirements as virgin products. Recycled materials are preferred as long as they do not increase the price of the part. Quality is never compromised. Our recycling team makes every effort to maintain quality aesthetics and mechanical and thermal durability, but also to guarantee performance standards.

In fact, our recycled materials are of such quality that they can now be used both for the visible parts of PEUGEOT vehicles and for the hidden parts. 3

ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION

Today all our production plants have obtained the ISO 14001 certification. This standard (created in 1996) requires that plants put in place means of surveillance, control and measurement of the effects of the processes on the environment. Application of the certification commits all the staff to a continuous improvement approach thanks to appropriate training on environmental protection.

Do you need to change a part on your PEUGEOT vehicle? Help to reduce its environmental impact by choosing a Standard Exchange part. These are refurbished parts from an extremely rigorous renovation process with used parts from PEUGEOT vehicles. Their manufacturer’s warranty is identical to the warranty for new parts.

Extend the life of your PEUGEOT by keeping it in perfect working order for a limited cost adapted to your vehicle’s age. Join our commitment to environmental protection, recycling and reducing vehicle waste.

Several years ago, PEUGEOT set up a partnership with approved dismantling companies to collect and treat end-of-life motor vehicles of all makes in the best environmental conditions. The objective: achieving a 95% recovery rate, with at least 85% reuse of parts and recycling of materials. 

We have always done our best to respect the environment, but today, recycling is no longer a choice: it is a legal obligation laid down in national regulations for end-of-life vehicles. This recycling approach requires manufacturers to reduce the amount of waste generated by vehicle production and at the end of their life cycle.

Contact a PEUGEOT network representative to return your end-of-life vehicle. This free service is subject to certain conditions (see below).

We want to make sure that your end-of-life vehicle is recycled in an environmentally friendly way. We ensure that all our returns sites comply with the legal requirements of the end-of-life vehicle regulations. All our vehicle returns partners, all processes and the documentation of all incoming and outgoing material flows are also checked by our recycling experts.

The free return of your PEUGEOT when no longer in use applies only in the following cases:

• None of the essential components or parts are missing
• It contains no non-automotive waste
• It has up to 9 seats or is a light commercial vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes.
• The vehicle was last registered in the EU.
• The original vehicle documents are delivered with the vehicle.

Return your end-of-life vehicle to our returns partner who will give you a certificate of destruction and the necessary documents to cancel its registration. Leave with the certainty that your old car will be destroyed with the utmost respect for the environment.