Inaugural AACF humanitarian award announced

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has announced the first AACF Humanitarian Award, sponsored by Nexus North America. The foundation said this award aims to recognize and honor individuals, companies, associations, or groups within the automotive aftermarket industry who have demonstrated dedication to improving the lives of others through humanitarian efforts. AACF said the humanitarian award seeks to highlight those who embody compassion, selflessness, and a sense of social responsibility. Nominees have contributed to positive change within their communities, whether locally, nationally, or globally.

Nominations for the AACF Humanitarian Award opened in June, the deadline for nominations is February 1, 2025.

“We are thrilled to introduce the AACF Humanitarian Award in partnership with NEXUS North America,” said Jon Owens, national sales manager for Epicor Software and president of the board of AACF. “This award represents a meaningful way to celebrate those in our industry who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of others. We encourage everyone to nominate individuals or organizations who exemplify the spirit of humanitarianism.”

AACF said the selection process for its humanitarian award will be rigorous, with nominees evaluated based on their demonstrated impact and commitment to humanitarian causes. The award recipient will be announced at a ceremony during Connect 2025.

Litens Aftermarket said it is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability by addressing areas like environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, fairness and concern for employees, corporate ethics and compliance, responsible supply chain practices, and contributions to communities. Litens said it's dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

According to Litens, the company maintains a global environmental program and prioritizes corporate ethics and compliance with environmental regulations through internal and third-party audits, and fosters a culture of accountability and responsibility. Through energy efficiency measures, including the installation of LED lighting and solar panels across multiple sites, Litens said it is reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Litens also prioritizes waste reduction and recycling through waste audits that help track waste metrics across its facilities, along with instituting packaging improvements to limit unnecessary materials.