The Continental tire plant in Sarreguemines, France, has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus sustainability certification.
This certifies that Continental meets specific documentation requirements relating to the use of renewable and recycled raw materials. It also confirms the completely transparent traceability of the raw materials used in the production process.
The group has said the certification aligns with its target to use more than 40% renewable raw materials and recycled materials in its tires by 2030.
In addition to the tire plant in Sarreguemines, the plants in Lousado (Portugal), Hefei (China), Puchov (Slovakia), and Korbach (Germany) are also ISCC Plus-certified.
The certification was based on compliance with and documentation of certain processes for the mass balance of raw materials. The mass balance approach mixes fossil, renewable and recycled raw materials in existing systems and processes. The quantities used are tracked along the entire value chain and could therefore be allocated proportionately at any time. The mass balance approach enables Continental to gradually increase the proportion of sustainable materials in its products. It ensures that the balance of certified sustainable materials can be accurately reported.
“Step by step, we are working to ensure that all of our tire plants worldwide have the internationally recognized ISCC Plus certification,”said Jorge Almeida, head of sustainability for Continental Tires. “The certification of our tire plant in Sarreguemines underscores our strong commitment to more transparency along the entire supply chain, while enabling the introduction of new and more sustainable materials.”
“Receiving the ISCC Plus certification is a strong recognition of our team’s commitment here in Sarreguemines,” commented Didier Fuchs, head of the continental tire plant in Sarreguemines. “We are continuously integrating more sustainable solutions into our production processes. Together, we are shaping a more resource-efficient and responsible future.”
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