Brussels, Belgium / Hanover, Germany, December 6, 2024 – Continental’s UltraContact NXT has been awarded the CLEPA Innovation Award in the “Green” category, recognizing it as the company’s most sustainable production tire to date. Presented by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, the award highlights the UltraContact NXT’s industry-leading use of up to 65% renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass balance certified materials.

Combining sustainability with top-tier performance

Catherine Loss, Head of Program Management Tires EMEA at Continental, accepted the award in Brussels, stating, “With the UltraContact NXT, Continental has combined maximum sustainability with best-in-class performance. We are proud that the CLEPA Innovation Award jury has recognized this technological achievement.”

The UltraContact NXT’s composition includes:

  • Up to 32% renewable materials, including natural rubber and resins derived from biological sources.
  • Up to 5% recycled materials, such as reprocessed rubber and PET bottles.
  • Up to 28% ISCC PLUS mass balance certified materials, sourced from biological, biological-circular, and circular raw materials.

All available dimensions of the UltraContact NXT have received the top EU tire label rating (“A”) in rolling resistance, wet braking, and exterior noise—demonstrating that sustainability does not come at the cost of performance.

A growing list of accolades

The CLEPA Innovation Award is one of several industry honors received by the UltraContact NXT since its launch. The tire has also won:

  • The Sustainability Award at the Swiss Automotive Show Innovation Awards 2023.
  • The International Design Award 2023.
  • The German Innovation Award 2024.

    • Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Brussels, CLEPA represents over 3,000 automotive suppliers worldwide and annually recognizes cutting-edge innovations in the European automotive industry. Continental’s latest achievement reaffirms its commitment to advancing sustainable mobility solutions without compromising safety or performance.

    To learn more, please read the original press release by Continental.