Michelin North America has teamed up with Clemson University and the University of South Carolina in an effort to improve sustainability within the tire industry.
“One SC to Sustain” kicks off in January 2012, with a new academic course at the two universities. The class is designed for students to learn to work across disciplines and come up with recommended improvements for the tire industry. Students in the class will visit tire-manufacturing facilities, meet professionals in the industry, and listen to guest speakers throughout the semester.
“As the global demand for transportation rises, Michelin is committed to making mobility cleaner, safer, and more affordable and accessible,” said Michael Fanning, director of sustainable development for Michelin North America. “Sustainable mobility is not only our corporate mission; it is part of our everyday operations and culture. This collaboration with Clemson and USC is an extension of our efforts to produce tires more sustainably.”
The long-term goals of the project are focused on influencing the tire industry in South Carolina, with Clemson, USC and Michelin leading the way, the tiremaker said.