Social Impact

Today, we are faced with big challenges. Challenges that have lasting impacts on our friends, family, and communities. Our responsibility is not to sit idle, but instead, to respond to a world in need and make positive changes. Our path to a better planet starts now.

At Ultium Cells, we are committed...

...to the inclusion of all people

At Ultium Cells, we are innovating the electric automotive industry, but in order to charge on we need a diverse, inclusive team that brings vast perspectives and experiences. Diversity and a culture of inclusion are part of the winning chemical formula that drives us. As we continue to build our workforce, we are committed to ensuring our cultural foundation is reflective of our communities, and a representation of what it means to be

One Ultium Team. We strive to cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported and proud to work for Ultium Cells. As we continue to grow, we prioritize mitigating engagement gaps, increasing connecting opportunities among employees and investing in continuous improvements to cultivate a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce ecosystem.

Powering a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Developing strategic partnerships with Hispanic and African-American organizations to work in tandem on tackling racial equity issues and creating solutions to address the economic opportunity gap

Advocating internally and externally for a future with equity and inclusion for all

Identifying areas of opportunity within our talent management process

Using the power of our voices to promote kindness and build a culture where everyone feels like they belong

Learning, monitoring, and implementing continuous improvements

Working to achieve our vision of an inclusive and engaged workforce

...to the communities we serve

At Ultium Cells, we view our surrounding communities as an extension of One Ultium Team. We prioritize investing in the betterment of our communities and those we serve. We have built a robust community responsibility and engagement program that monitors the impact our business has on the individuals and communities in our supply chain. Our commitment to safety, continuous innovation, and a more sustainable future isn’t solely reflected in our business outcomes, but also extends into our commitment to create positive outcomes for the lives that we touch through our work.

Extending One Ultium Team

Partnering with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife and The Stream + Wetlands Foundation to restore a 172 acre wildlife habitat right outside our Warren, Ohio location

Taking initiative by leading local beach and school clean ups

Participating in various community advancement activities such as assisting Habitat for Humanity launch a regional location and co-creating a learning environment that teaches home maintenance skills

Working alongside OH WOW! to educate and mentor underrepresented youth on STEM education

Engaging in volunteer activities with United Way, including painting local homes, landscape work throughout the community and reading to children at various schools

Donating over $35,000 to the Joanie Abdu Breast Care Center in Youngstown, Ohio

...to building the heartbeat of a more sustainable future

At Ultium Cells, we’re focused on helping the transportation industry move closer to a world with zero emissions propulsion. Battery cells that enable electrification are an important step in this direction and away from fossil fuels, but our commitment to the environment doesn’t stop there.

Making strides with less waste and energy

Ultium Cells is committed to a zero-waste strategy and a sustainable future. To achieve this, Ultium is committed to recycling 100% of manufacturing scrap

Implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) to track and monitor our path to being zero-waste

Our battery cells feature state of the art Nickel Colbalt Manganese (NCMA) chemistry, reducing cobalt content by 70%

Constant innovation and continuous collaboration to source and extract low-cost lithium that results in a smaller physical footprint, no production tailing and lower carbon emissions