Apollo Tyres has announced that as a responsible and progressive tyre manufacturer, it has made further commitments in the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) space. The company has undertaken the following commitments towards sustainability –

• Commitment to be carbon neutral by 2050. This would entail improving Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity by 25 percent by 2026, against baseline year of 2020, and an increase in renewable power in total power share to 25 percent by 2026.
• Improving water withdrawal intensity by 25 percent by 2026 against baseline year of 2019.
• Commitment to improve its Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) to 12 percent globally by 2026.
• Increasing usage of sustainable raw material to 40 percent by 2030.

Speaking about the defined targets, Neeraj Kanwar, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Apollo Tyres Ltd, said, “With an aspiration to be carbon neutral by 2050, we are working towards creating climate-resilient operations. Dedicated teams and investments are being made in energy-saving initiatives and towards renewable energy to be prepared for the future and to contribute towards a decarbonised tomorrow.”

Apollo Tyres claims that it has systems in place to monitor and analyse its GHG emissions, which are independently verified by a third party and reported annually in its sustainability disclosures. The company has undergone climate risk assessment as per the taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) framework. Based on the identified areas, mitigation strategies have been formulated and an action plan drawn to put them into action, states Apollo Tyres.

With the Andhra Pradesh facility in India already running completely on biomass, the company has accelerated its journey towards renewable energy usage across operations and to move away from fossil fuels. According to Apollo Tyres, the Chennai plant has guaranteed a supply of 40 million units through its investment in solar power. Similarly, the Vadodara facility has captive capacities for solar and wind energy. Given the energy crisis in Europe, the operations are continuously improving upon its energy efficiency, claims the tyre manufacturing company. At an overall organisation level, nearly 10 percent of power requirement in FY22 was met by renewable sources. The company states that it is committed to increase this to 25 percent by 2026.

Apollo Tyres, in line with international tyre manufacturers, has taken an ambitious goal of achieving 40 percent sustainable material in its tyre compounds by 2030. As per the company, the split up of sustainable materials will be 30 percent biomaterial and 10 percent recycled material. The company is investing in R&D and manufacturing to achieve the above target by conducting a life-cycle assessment (LCA) for its products.

According to Apollo Tyres, the tyre manufacturing company gives paramount importance to the judicious use of water. Several steps have been taken within the organisation to ensure the reuse and recycling of water, in addition to increasing the awareness regarding the same in the communities around. As per Apollo Tyres, the tyre company monitors the specific water withdrawn per tonne of product and has a roadmap to reduce it over a period. This water footprint is independently assured by a third party and reported in sustainability disclosures.

The company claims that it understands the importance of harnessing the power of D&I amongst its workforce. It further states that it has been bringing in changes in policies and practices, undertaking targeted recruiting and building global cross-cultural teams.

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Tegeta Green Planet and Shine Energy, both affiliated with Tegeta Holding, have launched a joint educational initiative to raise environmental awareness and a sense of responsibility among young people. The project addresses modern challenges such as environmental protection and sustainable development.

Company representatives are visiting schools across Tbilisi to hold informational meetings, presentations and workshops. The programme begins with presentations, followed by interactive games and activities designed to help students retain the information. At the end of each session, participants receive symbolic gifts and prizes as motivation.

Tegeta Green Planet focuses on teaching students the principles of specific waste management, including how to properly handle used tyres, batteries and oils. The sessions explain why proper waste management is essential for environmental protection and how it connects to the circular economy. Meanwhile, Shine Energy educates young people on the importance of energy, its everyday use and why developing renewable and sustainable energy resources is crucial.

The initiative is not limited to schools. In the near future, both organisations will expand their efforts to universities, aiming to broaden awareness about environmental protection, waste management and energy efficiency. The ultimate goal is to foster environmentally responsible attitudes among the younger generation, helping build a more sustainable and conscious society.

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Zeon has been recognised as a Supplier Engagement Leader in the 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) conducted by CDP, a United Kingdom-based international environmental nonprofit organisation. This achievement represents the first time the company has received the highest possible rating in this assessment.

The evaluation measures how corporations address climate change within their supply chains, focusing on responses to the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire across five critical areas. These include governance, emissions targets, Scope 3 emissions management, risk management and overall supplier engagement strategies.

Zeon earned the top rating for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through supplier collaboration, a group-wide initiative, alongside continuous dialogue maintained via procurement activities. Guided by its philosophy of contributing to planetary preservation and human prosperity, Zeon remains committed to sustainable management. The company reaffirmed that it will continue working with suppliers and other stakeholders to tackle climate change and meet societal expectations.

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German chemical group WACKER has announced a price increase of up to 15 percent for its resins, dispersions and dispersible polymer powders produced at its European and US facilities. The adjustment takes effect on 1 June 2026, or as existing customer contracts permit. The move is designed to allow the company’s Polymers division to maintain high product quality, deliver technological innovations and provide superior customer service and technical support. It will also support investments aimed at securing future growth in key markets.

Rising costs for raw materials and logistics have forced the pricing measure, with the Polymers division being particularly affected. The recent conflict in the Middle East has caused significant disruptions across global commodity markets. As a direct result, prices for energy, raw materials and transportation have climbed sharply.

Despite the increase, WACKER remains focused on sustaining its commitment to customer support and long-term capability. The company underscored that the adjustment is necessary to continue meeting market demands while ensuring operational stability and future-oriented development across its focus markets.

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Pirelli North America has launched its first closed-loop circular recycling initiative, marking a significant step in the company’s broader strategy to increase recycled and bio‑based content in its tyre production. The project has received the Tire Recycling Foundation’s Value Chain Collaboration Award.

The programme recovers scrap tyres generated during Pirelli’s own North American manufacturing process. These materials are sent to Bolder Industries, which applies ISCC PLUS‑certified pyrolysis technology to produce BolderBlack recovered carbon black. Pirelli then reintroduces this material into new tyre production at its North American facilities, partially replacing virgin carbon black. The effort is part of a wider Pirelli plan to expand such industrial ecosystems across the group’s production network, aiming to valorise waste by reintegrating recovered materials into tyre manufacturing.

Beyond the award, the initiative reflects Pirelli’s broader circularity approach, which includes ongoing work to boost recycled and bio‑based material usage. The company targets over 80 percent bio‑based and recycled content in its best‑performing products and forty percent in total production by 2030.

Claudio Zanardo, CEO, Pirelli North America, said, "The Rome plant is one of the most technologically advanced manufacturing facilities in Pirelli. This initiative reflects an approach focused on increasing the use of recovered materials within existing production processes. It is part of a broader effort to gradually integrate raw materials derived from recycled resources into our products while maintaining consistency in performance and quality."

Tony Wibbeler, CEO, Bolder Industries, said, "Our collaboration demonstrates that a traceable, mass-balance approach to tyre-to-tyre circularity is not only achievable, but it's ready to scale inside a premium manufacturing environment, meeting real performance and certification requirements at every step. This is the kind of progress the industry has been working toward for many years."

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