Monro, Inc. Publishes 2022 Responsibility Report
Monro, Inc. has released its second annual Corporate Responsibility Report, “Responsibility Drives Monro.Forward.” The report covers Monro’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts for fiscal year 2022. Monro says the report highlights the actions it is taking every day to care for its teammates and guests to make a positive impact on the communities where
How Indycar Tire Production is Leading the Sustainability Charge
Bridgestone is certainly no stranger to advancing sustainable tire manufacturing practices. Be it addressing end-of-life tire waste, investing in rubber alternatives like the Guayule plant or sourcing tire plant electricity from renewable energy sources like hydro, geothermal, solar and wind energy, Bridgestone has made sustainability-minded headlines in the past year with the goal to be
Bridgestone, Dow Partner on Recyclable Tire Sealant Technology
Bridgestone Americas and Dow have partnered to develop B-SEALS, a recyclable, silicone-based tire sealant technology. The extended mobility solution represents more than four years of joint research and development between the two companies, Bridgestone says. B-SEALS technology provides sealant performance in the event of a puncture without compromising sustainability, the company says. Unlike conventional sealants
Continental Intensifies Climate Change Mitigation with Action Program
Continental says it is offering its customers the opportunity to achieve carbon neutrality along the entire value chain today with Net|Zero|Now. The aim of the program is to enable customers with sustainability goals to neutralize the currently remaining “carbon backpack” of their relevant business with Continental, the company says. Continental’s approach with its Net|Zero|Now immediate
The Trickle Down Effect of Tire Supply Chain Disruption [Audio]
For the last several years, the one word that constantly comes up in conversations about the tire business is supply–No. 1 getting the tires, and No. 2, getting the ones you need. Inflation has caused logistics and transportation costs to rise, and we’re still seeing port congestion and other ripple effects from COVID shutdowns and
Tire Supply Chains Are ‘Anything But Normal’ and They Won’t be for a While
For the last several years, the one word that constantly comes up in conversations about the tire business is supply–No. 1 getting the tires, and No. 2, getting the ones you need. Inflation has caused logistics and transportation costs to rise, and we’re still seeing port congestion and other ripple effects from COVID shutdowns and
Bridgestone Touts Sustainability, Indycar Commitments at Advanced Tire Production Center Grand Opening
Bridgestone Americas celebrated the grand opening of its new Advanced Tire Production Center (ATPC) in Akron, Ohio – the city’s first new tire factory in over 70 years – June 22. The ATPC will manufacture all Firestone Firehawk race tires for the NTT Indycar Series. Home to 60 expert tire builders and manufacturing professionals, the new
Study: Crumb Rubber in Asphalt Can Protect Roads From Aging
RMIT University engineers in Australia have collaborated with the Tyre Stewardship Australia to discover that crumb rubber from end-of-life tires can provide a sustainable solution to UV protection for roads, the university says. The organizations found that when rubber from end-of-life tires is blended with a mixture of asphalt, the road is more UV-resistant and
Hankook Tire Creates Corporate Governance Charter for ESG
Hankook Tire announced the establishment of a corporate governance charter to enhance transparent environmental, social, and governance management and lay the groundwork for the company’s sustainable business. The charter was approved at the board meeting held on May 9. The corporate governance charter will ensure the professionalism and independence of the board of directors and
Yokohama Rubber Provides Tires to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that its U.S. subsidiary Yokohama Tire Corporation will be supplying Yokohama tires to about 18 cars competing in the 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to be held in Colorado on June 26. The supplied tires will include the first provision of Yokohama ADVAN A052 street sports tires made
USTMA Supports Decision To List 6PPD As A Priority Product
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association announced that it supports the proposed rulemaking released by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control to designate 6PPD in automobile tires as a priority product for review under the state’s Safer Consumer Products green chemistry program. USTMA and its member companies recommended adding 6PPD to the Priority Products Work Plan immediately
EV Regenerative Braking Doesn’t Mean You Forget About The Brake Pads
Why high-quality brake pads are still your best bet for EVs
