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DRI Rubber, one of the global leaders in reprocessed rubber compounds and fiber reinforced compounds (FRC®), is proud to announce that it has been named both one of the “10 Most Innovative Companies in Europe 2022” and “Top Rubber and Tire Solutions Provider Europe 2022”. Digital First Magazine named DRI Rubber one of the Ten Most Innovative Companies in Europe 2022. The magazine chose companies that ‘have developed innovative strategies, built innovation capabilities, designed and launched new products and stimulated innovation ecosystems.’

Continental has obtained the highest rating as a global leader in the implementation of sustainability measures and strategies from the international Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the fourth year in a row ("Supplier Engagement Rating") for its work in 2021. The evaluation is based on information on corporate governance, Scope 3 emissions, and supply chain management as a whole that was given by the relevant companies. In order to minimize environmental risks and emissions, CDP pays particular attention to strategies and procedures that help make those risks and emissions observable throughout the value chains.

On 7 July, Newcastle University and Wastefront announced their partnership that will focus on the characterisation and enhancement of Wastefront’s recovered carbon black (rCB). As one of the UK’s top universities and a world leader in sustainability, Newcastle University’s partnership with Wastefront will see cutting-edge industry innovation emerge from research conceived in the North of England - ensuring the region is at the forefront of progressing circularity across Europe.

The European Tire and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA) reports that the rapid and exciting evolution of mobility is raising fundamental questions regarding fair and equal access to in-vehicle data. Future mobility brings opportunities for road safety, sustainability and society at-large. As a key contributor to the automotive industry and value chain, an innovation-driven tire industry will play a crucial role in driving advancements.

Birla Carbon – one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon black solutions – has announced the formal adoption of a Green Finance Framework. The framework outlines the criteria and provides guidelines for Birla Carbon to finance eligible Green Projects through Green Loans or Bonds. This move comes in continuation of the business’ decarbonization drive to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 and the introduction of ContinuaTM range of Sustainable Carbonaceous Materials.

Bridgestone Corporation has released its latest integrated report—Bridgestone 3.0 Journey 2022 Integrated Report—and made this report available on its corporate website. This report provides with comprehensive and better understanding of its approach and initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate value over the medium- to long-term.

Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) welcomes the recent changes to the CO2 emission factor for end-of-life (EOL) tyres in the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme, taking effect 1 July 2022. Of the 460,000 tonnes of EOL tyres generated annually in Australia, if 100,000 tonnes were used to replace coal in fuel burning applications, this would represent a potential carbon dioxide reduction of 87,000 tonnes and would make a substantial contribution to Australia’s greenhouse gas abatement programme.

According to recent messages from SIGNUS – a Spanish end-of-life tire authority – when NEX Tires reach the end of their usable life, SIGNUS will take care of their further fate. When the tires NEX sells reach the end of their useful lives, the tire distributor NEX Tires has partnered with SIGNUS Ecovalor to manage the environment.

The Canadian Tire and Rubber Association (TRAC) has announced the recipients of its inaugural industry leadership awards for 2022. The End-of-Life Tyre Management Companies and Other Businesses Focused on Sustainability were recognized by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada as exceptional individuals and businesses for their devotion and commitment to excellence in the tyre and rubber industry.