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Pirelli emphasises sustainable mobility technologies at The Tire Cologne

Pirelli is displaying its most cutting-edge products that contribute to more sustainable mobility at its stand at The Tire Cologne 2022 (Hall 6.1, Stand A020-B029). “With its appearance at Tire Cologne 2022, Pirelli is underlining its leading position as a high-performance development partner of leading automobile manufacturers for the original equipment of tyres for their models from the premium and prestige segments,” says Wolfgang Meier, chairman of the management board of Pirelli Deutschland GmbH. “In addition, we present ourselves as an attractive and reliable partner of the tyre trade and as a company that is aware of its responsibility for the environment and climate.”

25th May 2022/by Andrew

Birla Carbon rated Platinum by EcoVadis for sustainable business practices

Birla Carbon has been awarded a Platinum level rating by EcoVadis for sustainability. This recognition confirms Birla Carbon’s position as an industry leader in advanced sustainability practices and reporting and places it in the top 1 per cent of companies rated by EcoVadis. The rating was provided after reviewing Birla Carbon’s sustainability practices in its recently published ninth sustainability report, Driving Circularity.

13th May 2022/by Chris

Kwik Fit extends Project TREE to 3rd tyre brand

Following a successful pilot scheme, Kwik Fit is increasing product availability for customers who want to buy tyres that support sustainable rubber production and help protect the rainforests of Indonesia. The company is now offering three brands of tyre that tick these boxes.

11th April 2022/by Stephen

Hankook comments on S&P Global Gold Class Sustainability

Hankook has been certified S&P Global Gold Class in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2022, making the tyre manufacturer one of the top companies in the US financial services provider’s ranking. Based on the S&P Dow Jones World Sustainability Index, the yearbook is regarded as one of the world’s foremost sustainability indices. Of the 7,554 companies evaluated for the 2022 yearbook, 75 received gold, 89 silver, and 106 bronze awards for outstanding achievement. Hankook president and CEO Sooil Lee said, “The award is a testament to our commitment to a more sustainable future. To further drive our growth as a global acting tyre company, we plan to strengthen our social, environmental and financial activities globally.”

29th March 2022/by Andrew

Bridgestone details E8 Commitment sustainability framework

Bridgestone has added further details to its new global corporate sustainability commitment, launched at the beginning of March 2022. The E8 Commitment represents a framework of eight key values to build on the company’s approach to sustainable business growth and transformation. The E8 Commitment also signals the development of “Bridgestone 3.0”, the company’s third era following its initial foundation in 1931 and its emergence as a global business in 1988 following its acquisition of Firestone. The latest evolution will be driven by the company’s new sustainable and advanced mobility solutions.

18th March 2022/by Andrew

Tyre Boss signs up to “More Trees” initiative

International News, UK News

Construction companies are increasingly considering the environmental impact of their operations and this includes their machinery choices. Legislation has driven the development of clean engines – in the off-highway sector new machines must now be built with Stage V low emission engines. Of course, battery power is also now becoming more prominent as a power source for smaller plant and equipment. So, what about tyres?

2nd March 2022/by Chris

“Bridgestone will change” – E8 Commitment launch

Today, Bridgestone Corporation launched its Bridgestone E8 Commitment towards 2030. This commitment consists of eight values that start with the letter E – energy, ecology, efficiency, extension, economy, emotion, ease and empowerment. The company says it will commit to these values in order to “realise a sustainable society.”

1st March 2022/by Stephen

Vipal Rubber recognised for sustainable practices by EcoVadis

Company News, International News, Retreading

Vipal Rubber’s manufacturing units in southern Brazil have received recognition for sustainable practices. EcoVadis assessed the retreading materials supplier’s Nova Prata facilities, awarding it an additional two points versus its Silver-certificated inspection n 2019. Vipal said the sustainability of its operations, extending beyond the environment to focus on people too.

24th February 2022/by Andrew

Recycling no longer the Cinderella of the tyre industry – BTMA

Retreading, UK News

Ellie Burgin; Pexels

Sustainability has risen to become the leading mobility trend over the last few years, and the drive towards greater levels has permeated every major corner of the tyre business. While the focus of pro-environment efforts in the tyre business has often fallen to the tyre recovery sector, developing a Circular Economy necessitates a more holistic industrial input, from raw materials suppliers to manufacturers, from the environmental effects of the tyres in use to the material and energy it is possible to recover from end-of-life tyres. Recognising the fundamental place this theme has in our industry, this month Tyres & Accessories presents the latest news and analysis in the sustainability space, beginning with a general overview of developments in the recycling sector from the British Tyre Manufacturers Association (BTMA)’s perspective.

21st February 2022/by Chris

Klean CEO speaking on recovered carbon black at European Carbon Black Summit

International News

Florian Berger; Pixabay

Jesse Klinkhamer, CEO of Vancouver, Canada-based Klean Industries Inc will be a featured speaker at the European Carbon Black Summit, which runs from 22 to 23 June in Frankfurt.

21st February 2022/by Chris

Hankook Tire achieves S&P sustainability gold

S&P Global has awarded two tyre makers a Gold Class rating in its Sustainability Yearbook 2022. In addition to Pirelli reaching this status, which we reported on 1 February, S&P Global has also placed Hankook Tire & Technology in the Gold Class.

14th February 2022/by Stephen

Nokian Tyres launches sustainability innovation challenge

Nokian Tyres is launching an innovation challenge to change the future of driving. The “Fast Race, Big Change” challenge is an open competition inviting start-ups, businesses, students and academics to innovate for more sustainable tyres. The finalists will be offered the unique opportunity to pitch their idea at Nokian Tyres’ legendary – and rather dauntingly named – ‘White Hell’ tyre testing centre in Lapland, during one lap on a test track. The winner will have the chance to collaborate with the Nokian Tyres R&D experts to craft their idea into reality. 

3rd February 2022/by Peter Gardner

Pirelli wins gold again in Sustainability Yearbook 2022

Pirelli has again been awarded gold with its confirmation as Gold Class in the Sustainability Yearbook 2022, published by S&P Global and based on the assessment of the sustainability profiles of over 7,500 companies.

1st February 2022/by Peter Gardner

Bolder Industries signs 20-year supply agreement with Tauber Oil

Company News, International News

Independent US-based marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products Tauber Oil Company has become the exclusive purchaser of BolderOil for the next 20 years under new a strategic marketing agreement. Bolder Industries will annually supply approximately two million barrels of oil recovered from end-of-life tyres.

27th January 2022/by Stephen

Introducing Green Step – Nokian’s most sustainable tyre yet

Company News, Product News

For decades, Nokian Tyres has been striving to make the world a safer and more environmentally-friendly place, and its latest innovation is described as its most sustainable tyre yet. The Nokian Tyres Green Step concept tyre incorporates an ambitious design consisting of 93 per cent of the materials either recycled or renewable. It moves the company even closer to its goal: by the year 2030, 50 per cent of all raw materials used in Nokian Tyres’ tyres will be recycled or renewable.

26th January 2022/by Peter Gardner