VARTA AG, headquartered in Ellwangen, Germany, is a leading European technology company specializing in battery innovation and production. Following a restructuring in the 2000s, VARTA AG now focuses on Consumer Batteries, Micro Batteries, Lithium-Ion solutions, and Energy Storage Systems, while its automotive battery division is part of Clarios LLC (USA). The company’s mission is to set benchmarks in battery technology through continuous R&D, with a vision to empower a more independent life. VARTA operates in two main segments: "Lithium-Ion Solutions & Microbatteries" and "Household Batteries," serving global markets with operations in over 75 countries and nearly 4,200 employees.