Tire CEOs Applaud TIP’s Sustainability Achievements
In their review of the 2020-2021 work program, CEOs commended the Tire Industry Project on delivering its work plan despite the pandemic, and in particular, the publication of a sustainability roadmap for the tire sector.
TIP Introduces End-of-Life Tire Management Toolkit
The Tire Industry Project, formed by the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR), said the toolkit lays out key steps for establishing and enhancing end-of-life tire management, underlining the social, economic and environmental benefits of systems that work well.
Bridgestone Investing in Mobility; Tire Business Still at Core
In line with Bridgestone’s tagline, “Solutions for Your Journey,” President and CEO Paolo Ferrari reviewed how Bridgestone is providing both dealers and consumers solutions in an evolving mobility landscape.
Hankook Receives Platinum Medal in EcoVadis CSR Assessment
EcoVadis’ 2021 assessment recognized Hankook’s efforts to address clear and quantitative goals regarding its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment and its active participation in various initiatives for corporate sustainability.
GRI Plants 450 Rubber Trees Through New Initiative
Through its “Greening Our Planet” initiative, GRI planted 450 trees in the natural rubber estates of smallholder farmers in Sri Lanka.
The Future of Sustainable Tires
Tire Review’s Danielle Hess reviews the four “Rs” of the circular economy, using renewable biomass to make more sustainable tires and more, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
Nokian Tyres Receives Environmental Award from Tennessee
The Dayton, Tennessee, factory earned recognition for being the first in the tire industry to earn LEED v4 Silver certification, the company said.
GRI Launches Ultimate Green XT Tire
The tire contains 42.8% sustainable materials, which includes bio-sourced and recycled materials. It is built with natural rubber silica, recycled carbon black and reclaimed rubber from used tires.
12 Rubber Companies Commit to Human Rights, No Deforestation
As members of GPSNR, each company’s policies have components such as respecting human rights, increased production efficiency and more.
GRI Increases Green Manufacturing Efforts
One green manufacturing effort put in place by the company is the use of solar panels on the roofs of its factories to generate electrical energy.
5 Tips for Incorporating Sustainable Practices Into Your Shop
Tire Review’s Maddie Winer reviews five sustainable shop practices, from the Tire Review Continental Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
Hankook Tire Launches ESG Committee
Hankook Tire says the creation of the committee aims to strengthen ESG management policies, strategies and activities.