The Nokian Tyres factory in Nokia, Finland, has achieved the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. This certification allows the company to incorporate new sustainable, ISCC PLUS certified raw materials into its tyres.
The Continental plant in Púchov, Slovakia recently achieved the distinction of becoming the company’s first truck tyre manufacturing facility to gain International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS credentials. Púchov is Continental’s third ISCC PLUS-certified production site, following the tyre plants in Lousado, Portugal, and Hefei, China. Anton Vatala, who is in charge of the plant, calls the certification “a sign of our commitment to both quality and sustainability.”
Performance elastomers firm Arlanxeo has announced a milestone on its sustainability journey. With the ISCC PLUS certifications of its EPDM plant in Geleen, The Netherlands, Butyl plant in Singapore, and EVM plant in Dormagen, Germany, Arlanxeo is pleased to offer a rapidly expanding range of sustainable synthetic rubber products under its Eco label.
Four Birla Carbon plants – Cubatão and Camaçari in Brazil, Tiszaújváros in Hungary, and Alexandria in Egypt, have secured the ISCC Plus certification.
JK Tyre & Industries reports that it has become the first tyremaker in India to receive the prestigious International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus for its Chennai plant. Achieving ISCC Plus certification requires compliance with numerous criteria, including the traceability of raw materials, adherence to environmental regulations, preservation of ecosystems, upholding labour and human rights, and promoting sustainable economic development. The final audit for this certification was conducted by the Indian counterpart of the certification body based in Kolkata.
As reported in March, together with two other South Korean firms, Hankook Tire & Technology has developed the country’s first tyre using cord fibre sourced from chemically recycled PET. This tyre is the Hankook iON evo, the company’s first product to wear the ISCC Plus certification logo.
The first round of the FIA World Endurance Championship in Qatar marked LMGT3’s arrival to the championship, with Goodyear as the exclusive tyre supplier. Through the introduction of its new LMGT3 tyre specification and enhancements to logistical support, Goodyear claims to have aligned with WEC and FIA’s sustainability goals, driving efforts towards a cleaner and more environmentally responsible sport.
On 12 March 2024, Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced that its Firestone Liberia natural rubber growing and processing facility has attained International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition. Firestone Liberia earned ISCC PLUS certification for its efforts in “reducing environmental impacts, utilizing resources efficiently and enhancing its capacity to adapt to, mitigate and build resilience to climate change”, according to the company.
Several products made by Asahi Kasei and a 75 per cent-owned subsidiary have acquired the widely recognised ISCC Plus sustainability certification. The list of newly certified products includes materials used in tyre production.
Asahi Kasei reports that, together with an affiliated company, it has acquired ISCC Plus sustainability certification for several products, including Asaprene solution polymerised SBR for applications such as tyre treads and casings.
The Kordsa tyre reinforcement plant in Izmit, Turkey has gained ISCC (International Sustainability Carbon Certification) Plus certification. The Sabancı Holding subsidiary declares that this certification solidifies Kordsa’s “commitment to international sustainability standards” and specifically endorses the eco-friendly production of recycled polyester yarn, single cords, and cord fabrics within its product range.
Hankook has attained ISCC PLUS certification (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) for its European production plant in Rácalmás (Hungary). According to the company, this is testament to the Hankook’s “unyielding commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental responsibility”. The tyre manufacturer reportedly plans to further intensify its activities in the area of long-term carbon neutrality and resource conservation by using sustainable raw materials, for example, in the iON tyre family designed for electric vehicles.
Oil and carbon black that Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) recovers from end-of-life vehicle tyres in its plant in Åsensbruk, Sweden have received new certification in accordance with the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme. This is the second time that the recovered carbon black and oil from the facility have gained ISCC certification – initial certification for recovered carbon black in September 2021 delivered Enviro a world first.
Continental’s tyre plant in Lousado, Portugal has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. The international certification confirms the manufacturer’s compliance with special sustainability standards at its Lousado plant; specifically the transparency and traceability of renewable and recycled raw materials along the entire supply chain. The manufacturer said that the certification represents an important milestone on its journey towards 100 per cent sustainable materials in its tyre products, a target Conti has set for 2050. Conti already produces what it says is the most sustainable tyre on the market at Lousado. The UltraContact NXT contains up to 65 per cent renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials. Up to 28 per cent of these are accounted for by ISCC PLUS-certified materials, such as synthetic rubber made from biobutadiene or industrial carbon black, parts of which are produced from circular oil.
Continental has begun volume production of its “most sustainable series tyre to date” at its plant in Lousado, Portugal. The Continental UltraContact NXT contains up to 65 per cent renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials, and at the same time achieves an EU tyre label AAA rating with the best possible values for wet grip, rolling resistance and exterior noise.
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