Linglong Tire presented its latest sustainable concept tire during the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Annual Meeting held in Montreux, Switzerland, highlighting the company’s ongoing efforts to expand the use of renewable and recycled materials in tire manufacturing.

The global sustainability forum, held on April 27-28, 2026, brought together hundreds of business leaders and industry representatives to discuss topics including emissions reduction, circular economy strategies, and sustainable industrial development.

Linglong outlines carbon reduction targets

During the event, Linglong Tire President Zhou Lingkun spoke at the “China Sustainable Business Practice” session, where he outlined the company’s sustainability strategy and long-term emissions reduction goals.

According to the company, Linglong aims to reduce emissions by 52.07% by 2035 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

The company said it is integrating green manufacturing and low-carbon initiatives throughout its industrial operations and supply chain.

85% sustainable material tire presented

A key focus of the presentation was Linglong’s newly developed tire containing 85% sustainable materials.

According to the company, the tire incorporates more than 60% bio-based renewable materials and approximately 25% recycled materials.

Linglong stated that the tire uses materials including rice husk ash silica and bio-based rubber as alternatives to some conventional petroleum-derived inputs.

The company also said the tire achieved the European Union Tire Label’s highest “A” rating in categories including rolling resistance and wet braking performance.

Linglong indicated that its long-term objective is to develop a tire produced entirely from sustainable materials by 2040.

Focus on recycling and circular economy initiatives

As part of its sustainability strategy, Linglong highlighted efforts tied to resource recovery and circular economy practices within the tire industry.

The company said it is promoting the use of liquid waste rubber and pyrolysis carbon black as part of efforts to improve recycling and resource efficiency.

Recovered carbon black (rCB), generated through tire pyrolysis, is increasingly being evaluated as an alternative material for use in tire and rubber manufacturing.

Advanced tire recycling technologies can recover materials including recovered carbon black, tire-derived oil, steel, pyrolysis char, and gas streams from end-of-life tires.

The broader tire industry continues to explore how recycled and renewable materials can be integrated into production processes while meeting technical performance requirements.

Participation in global sustainability initiatives

During the meeting, Linglong Tire also received its official membership certificate from the WBCSD.

The company noted that it was the first mainland Chinese tire manufacturer to join the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR).

Linglong said it supports FSC-certified natural rubber projects focused on forest preservation, sustainable sourcing, and support for local communities and rubber farmers.

The presentation reflects growing efforts across the tire industry to combine sustainability goals with circular material strategies, including increased use of recycled content, renewable raw materials, and tire recycling technologies.

Source: Linglong Tire.