Bridgestone EMEA has been awarded the prestigious Platinum rating from EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year, placing the company among the top 1% of approximately 130,000 organizations assessed globally in 2024. This recognition highlights Bridgestone’s strong sustainability performance across four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Notably, the company achieved a perfect score in the Environment category.

Commitment to sustainability and innovation Bridgestone’s Platinum rating reflects its ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability through its Sustainability Business Model and Bridgestone E8 Commitment. The company has made significant strides in reducing its environmental impact, with verified data showing a 66% reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions at its EMEA manufacturing plants since 2011.

Key sustainability highlights for 2024:

  • A partnership with Grupo BB&G and Versalis to develop a closed-loop recycling system, transforming end-of-life tires into new tires.
  • The launch of the Potenza Sport ᴀ for the Audi eTron, Bridgestone’s first mass-produced tire using 55% ISCC PLUS certified recycled and renewable materials.
  • Ongoing corporate social responsibility initiatives, focusing on road safety and community volunteering across the EMEA and Americas regions.

Bridgestone EMEA first joined the EcoVadis assessment in 2015, initially receiving a Silver rating. Through continuous improvement, the company progressed to Gold status in 2019 before achieving Platinum in 2021.

“This year’s scorecard recognizes the outstanding efforts across Bridgestone, particularly the achievement of our Environment team with a perfect score,” said Laurent Dartoux, Chair of the Bridgestone EMEA Management Board and Group President. “While this is a great milestone, our journey toward sustainability continues as we strive for further innovation and progress.”

Bridgestone EMEA remains committed to driving sustainable mobility solutions, reducing its carbon footprint, and advancing circular economy initiatives across the tire industry.

To learn more, please read the official press release by Bridgestone EMEA.