Bridgestone is a world leader in the stire sector and solutions for sustainable mobility. It announced the certification of its first tire manufacturing plant in zero impact (according to Scope 1 and 2). The establishment of Chakan in Pune, Indiaundertook the certification process in May and June 2023. It was subsequently confirmed according to the international standard PAS 2060 for the year 2022 by LRQA, a leading global partner.
Bridgestone, the sustainable factory for the environment
The certification marks an important milestone in Bridgestone’s commitment to decarbonizing its manufacturing capacity. Above all, to reach the global goal of eliminating emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050. The company therefore undertakes to reduce CO2 emissions by 50%. of its activities by 2030. In compliance with the 2011 reference standard.
Bridgestone pubblica il Bridgestone 3.0 Journey 2023 Integrated Report
The Bridgestone plant reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 94%
The Bridgestone plant in Pune produces over 4 million tires per year. Over the years, the factory has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 94%, thanks to a series of measures. These include, for example, the use of solar panels and the creation of a zero-emission biomass boiler system. This uses a fuel block made from agricultural waste, both of which are installed at the plant.
The plant’s 2,974 tonnes of CO2 emissions are offset by Bridgestone India’s purchase of credits Verified Carbon Standard. They are derived from a solar photovoltaic project in Acme, India. The project was designed to generate energy from solar panels that will be exported to India’s regional power grids Telangana, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
In the context of verifica PAS 2060the site has committed to implementing a further plan to reduce CO2 emissions for the next three years.
Zero impact goal by 2050
Bridgestone’s sustainability initiatives are an important part of the company’s vision to achievezero impact goal of 2050. They are also the embodiment of Bridgestone’s E8 Commitments, a set of eight areas (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease, Empowerment). They provide a compass and guide Bridgestone to operate sustainably.