Earth Day 2026: Highlighting our Sustainability efforts
As we celebrate Earth Day 2026, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company highlight sustainability initiatives, including creating a culture that reduces the carbon footprint of their power solutions and global facilities.
Earth Day 2026’s theme of “Our Power, Our Planet” encourages organizations to take action for real environmental change, aligns with C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company’s commitment to Sustainability. Their continued focus on implementing “green” practices has led to battery innovations that blend performance and sustainability.
A top-to-bottom approach has created a company-wide culture that positively impacts every phase of C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company’s operations, from product design and manufacturing to facility operations and third-party agreements. It also positions them as a valuable partner to customers in their sustainability initiatives. Those efforts have been recognized by the Business Intelligence Group, who presented C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company with a 2025 Sustainability Initiative of the Year award.
Traveling a Green Road to Power Innovation
Taking a leadership role in creating environmentally focused practices in the battery market has been a C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company priority for over a century. One example is the Green Road initiative that began in 2021. Environmental stewardship is embedded into the company’s strategy, operations, and product/service design. The approach has helped advance the delivery of stationary and motive battery solutions that power the world safely and sustainably today and for future generations.
Using Recycled Materials in Batteries
A cornerstone of C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company’s strategy is a commitment to circular manufacturing. Many of their lead-acid batteries are up to 99% recyclable, making them some of the most environmentally responsible energy storage solutions available today . Plus, the company incorporates up to 80% reclaimed materials into its battery production, significantly reducing the need for virgin resources and minimizing environmental impact.
Prioritizing recycled materials led to several impressive achievements in 2025, including:
49M lbs. of spent lead acid batteries recycled
70M lbs. of recycled lead used to manufacture new batteries
1.5M lbs. of plastic recycled from spent lead acid batteries
Shrinking Global Facilities’ Carbon Footprint
Good practices extend beyond products. C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company are committed to reducing its operational environmental impact in its facilities. Clear sustainability goals are established every year. These include reducing CO₂ emissions, lowering energy consumption, and minimizing waste to landfill across its global manufacturing footprint. Due to these initiatives, they achieved a 6.0% reduction in CO2e emissions over the past five years. C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company have also established the following 2026 corporate impact goals of:
2.5% reduction in MT of CO2e/battery produced
2.5% reduction in Kgs of waste/battery produced
2.5% reduction in kWh of energy/battery produced
Other facility-focused initiatives include LED lighting upgrades and compressed air system checks to reduce energy usage at its seven manufacturing locations. A perfect example of the positive impact such programs are having is the Santa Fe Springs, CA, location, where efforts have helped reduce the facility's carbon footprint by nearly 50%. All other locations have become more environmentally friendly, as well.
Creating a "Green" Culture
Achieving such milestones can only be realized when a corporate culture is created. C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company are actively identifying strategic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) partnerships that can extend sustainability practices. This includes licensed hazardous materials carriers who operate world-class facilities with approved EPA RCRA Part B permits.
ESG is also a part of the C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company’s communications strategy. Successes are amplified to internal and external audiences to encourage them to do all they can to improve the environment. It is part of the companies’ pay it forward approach to saving Mother Earth.
Helping Customers Achieve Sustainability Goals
Through these efforts, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company help customers move towards more sustainable energy storage solutions every day. One example is the award-winning AES AGM batteries for motive applications. They eliminate the need for watering and routine maintenance, reducing water usage and minimizing the risk of spills or contamination.
Another example is the Pure Lead family of stationary solutions for data centers and telecommunications sites. These AGM batteries support sustainability initiatives by limiting battery replacement, as well as reducing UPS system footprint by up to 28%.
Conclusion
While much has been achieved, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company are still pursuing greater improvements. Goals for 2026 are set, and they are on pace to further reduce carbon emissions, water consumption, and energy use. Sustainability has been a core principle of C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company for a combined 200+ years and will continue to be a focus moving forward.