Nokian Tyres Again Makes Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
The company received the full 100 points in Product Quality & Recall Management, Environmental Reporting, Environmental Policy & Management and Social Reporting.
USTMA Finds Recycling of End-of-Life Tires has Stalled
The 2019 Scrap Tire Management Report says that scrap tire recycling is down 20% from 2013.
Bridgestone Starts New Sustainability Campaign
“A Layered Journey” offers a window into some of the ways in which Bridgestone is implementing sustainable and responsible practices across the company’s natural rubber value chain.
Nokian Tyres Celebrates Pair of Sustainability Milestones
The factory’s production building has earned LEED v4 Silver certification, and the company is opening what it calls an “eco-friendly, life-driven administration building” on the 135-acre campus.
Bridgestone Americas Executive VP to Retire
Christine Karbowiak will remain in her numerous roles at Bridgestone Americas until the end of 2020.
Nexen Tire Releases First Sustainability Report
Nexen Tire’s 2019/2020 sustainability report highlights the progress and long-term commitment to its sustainable practices.
Continental Makes Rubber Supply Chain Digitally Traceable
Continental is implementing the initiative in the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan in Borneo.
Continental Creates New Department for Sustainability
The new department is under the leadership of Claus Petschick as part of its “Vision 2030” strategy program.
Nokian Tyres Receives Greenhouse Gas Reduction Approval
The company says it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 44% in the last six years.
Bridgestone Brings At-Scale Use of Recovered Carbon Black to Tire Market
Bridgestone has started to use what it calls the industry’s first at-scale use of recovered carbon black to address material recovery from end-of-life tires.
TIA Announces 100th Anniversary Plans for 2020
During the Tire Industry Association (TIA) pre-SEMA Show events, the group announced plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2020.
Nokian, Pirelli, Hankook Included in Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
Pirelli, Nokian Tyres and Hankook have been included in the Automobiles and Components sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes.
