Continental’s tire manufacturing facility in Sarreguemines, France, has been awarded the prestigious ISCC PLUS sustainability certification. This globally recognized certification confirms the company’s adherence to strict documentation standards regarding the use of renewable and recycled raw materials. It also ensures full traceability of these materials throughout the production process.
By certifying its raw material usage, Continental strengthens its commitment to transparency and sustainability—key components of its strategy to incorporate over 40% renewable and recycled content in its tire products by 2030.
With this achievement, the Sarreguemines plant joins Continental’s other ISCC PLUS-certified sites in Lousado (Portugal), Hefei (China), Puchov (Slovakia), and Korbach (Germany), further advancing the company’s global sustainability efforts in tire production.
The certification was based on compliance with and documentation of certain processes for the mass balance of raw materials. The mass balance approach mixes fossil, renewable and recycled raw materials in existing systems and processes. The quantities used are tracked along the entire value chain and can therefore be allocated proportionately at any time. The mass balance approach enables Continental to gradually increase the proportion of more sustainable materials in its products. It ensures that the balance of certified more sustainable materials can be accurately reported.
“Step by step, we are working towards securing ISCC PLUS certification for all our tire plants worldwide,” said Jorge Almeida, Head of Sustainability for Continental Tires. “The certification of our Sarreguemines facility highlights our strong commitment to greater transparency across the supply chain and supports the introduction of innovative, more sustainable materials into our products.”
Didier Fuchs, Head of the Sarreguemines tire plant, added, “Receiving the ISCC PLUS certification is a testament to the dedication of our team. We are consistently integrating more sustainable practices into our production processes. Together, we are contributing to a more resource-efficient and responsible future.”
International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) was established in 2010 as part of a multi-stakeholder initiative and is a leading global certification system aimed at promoting a traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chain. ISCC certifications are recognized worldwide and encompass sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic waste and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of various certification standards is ISCC’s tool for furthering its mission to mitigate climate change and bring greater traceability to global markets and supply chains.
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