The Pat Kenny Show How BMW is putting sustainability at the forefront
Nov 7, 2025
Join Niels Hesse, Vice President for Sustainability Product at BMW Group, as he dives into BMW's groundbreaking sustainable practices. Discover how the iX3 uses over 740 kg of recycled materials, including maritime plastics, and features cutting-edge leather-free interiors. Hesse reveals fascinating details on achieving a sporty design while improving efficiency, along with the impressive 790 km range. Plus, learn about their innovative battery recycling plans and how daily charging habits help reduce range anxiety for EV drivers.
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Designing Sustainability From Day One
- BMW redesigned materials and production from the start to cut carbon footprint across components.
- Batteries, steel and aluminium have the highest impact so renewable energy and recycled content matter most.
Use Renewables And Recycled Metals
- Use renewable energy in material production and increase metal scrap rates to lower embodied CO2.
- Qualify recycled materials so suppliers can treat them like primary materials in production.
One Third Recycled Materials
- The iX3 contains over 740 kg of recycled material, roughly one third of the car.
- Recycled content appears across structure, rims and even interior maritime plastics.