Michelin’s ‘visionary’ long-term sustainability approach recognised

Michelin Tyre plc was presented with the Environmental and Sustainable Solution of the Year Award for the second year running at the Tyre Industry Awards 2022. Announcing the winner, event host Louise Minchin said: “Michelin’s entry was considered visionary and a template for an approach to long-term sustainability in manufacturing within the context of the circular economy.” The Tyre Industry Award was judged by an independent panel of Liverymen on the Wheelwrights’ Craft Committee.

The award was accepted jointly on stage by Michelin UK managing director John Howe and B2B sales director Andrew French. Howe said: “In a world where raw materials are finite, and during a climate emergency, our key focus is on using less energy and fewer raw materials, whilst continuing to do what we do best – maximising performance and efficacy over the lifespan of our products, and the safety of goods and people.

“As a company we strive every day to generate strong sustainable growth and create value that balances people, the planet and economic performance. Winning this award serves to reinforce all of our existing achievements and drives our team forward to deliver even more in the years to come.”

French explains: “Michelin is committed to combating global warming, preserving natural resources and protecting biodiversity. This is precisely why we are working so hard to set the global benchmark for the environmental footprint of our industrial sites and the energy performance of our tyres; all whilst being firmly committed to an ambitious circular economy approach.”

Michelin beat a shortlist of candidates for the award comprising ABAX and Marangoni, as well as previous 2021 finalists Bridgestone and Continental.