Contact: Justin Lee, [email protected], (360) 545-3150

SACRAMENTO, CA —A coalition of environmental, human rights, and labor organizations from Lead the Charge will hold a press conference outside the California State Capitol to unveil the 2025 Leaderboard—a ranking of the world’s largest automakers based on their efforts to improve supply chain sustainability as the industry transitions to electric vehicles (EVs). The announcement will highlight key findings from the third annual analysis, underscoring both progress and the work remaining to hold automakers accountable for environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Advocates will also urge California lawmakers to step up action to accelerate the transition to EVs as the federal government retreats from its commitments.

WHEN & WHERE:
Press Conference – 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 11, 2025
West side of the California State Capitol, 10th & L Streets, Sacramento, CA 95814

WHO:
Representatives from multiple Lead the Charge partner organizations as well as the United Auto Workers will speak at the press conference, followed by opportunities for media interviews. Confirmed speakers include:

• Abhilasha Bhola, Auto Supply Chain Campaign Director, Public Citizen
• Jared Naimark, California Mining Organizer, Earthworks 
• Patrick Dexter, United Auto Workers (Region 6) representative
• Jon Gordon, Deputy Director – Green Steel Program, CALSTART

About CALSTART

A mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all, CALSTART has offices in New York, Michigan, Colorado, California, Florida, and Europe. CALSTART is uniquely positioned to build the national clean transportation industry by working closely with its 285 member companies and building on the lessons learned from the major programs it manages for the State of California. CALSTART manages more than $1 billion in vehicle incentive and technical assistance programs in the United States and is leading a global effort to build the zero-emission commercial vehicle market.