The Michigan Automotive Pollution Prevention Partnership (Auto Partnership) is a voluntary pollution prevention and resource conservation partnership between DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors (Auto Companies), and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

The Auto Partnership builds on the success of the U.S. Auto Project, which concluded in 1998. The project is a commitment to reduce pollution during vehicle manufacturing and assembly. The focus of the partnership is the elimination of waste before it is created. The mission of the Auto Partnership is to:

• promote P2 throughout Michigan’s auto manufacturing operations;
• concentrate on reduction in the use, generation, and release of persistent toxic substances and other materials of concern; and
• conduct these efforts in a manner that enhances environmental and competitive performance of the auto manufacturing industry.

The auto companies work together to advance pollution prevention within their organizations, and with the MDEQ to promote pollution prevention to auto suppliers and other industries in Michigan. The companies develop pollution prevention case studies and publish an annual report to include measurable results on reductions in the use, generation and release of persistent toxic substances and other materials of concern. In addition the MDEQ maintains this a web site to provide and facilitate dissemination of the progress reports and case studies developed under the auspices of the Auto Partnership.

Further information on the environmental programs of the auto companies are available from DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company.