Chennai, June 17, 2024: JK Tyre & Industries has become the first Indian tyre manufacturer to receive the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus for its Chennai plant.
This certification highlights the company’s dedication to sustainable manufacturing and an eco-friendly future.
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What ISCC Plus Certification Means
Achieving the ISCC Plus certification is not easy. It requires a company to follow strict rules, such as:
- Tracking raw materials from their source
- Following environmental laws
- Protecting ecosystems
- Respecting labor and human rights
- Supporting sustainable economic growth
The final audit for this certification was conducted by the certification body’s Indian counterpart based in Kolkata.
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Leadership’s Perspective
Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of JK Tyre, said, “Green manufacturing shows our promise to sustainable development. We have always aimed to reduce our carbon footprint and use resources wisely.
This certification is a big achievement for us and inspires us to keep working on sustainable practices.”
JK Tyre’s Sustainability Goals
JK Tyre has set ambitious goals for the future:
- Become a carbon-neutral brand by 2050
- Cut carbon intensity by 50% by 2030
These goals are supported by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which has validated the company’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Previous Achievements
The Chennai plant of JK Tyre has a strong history of sustainability efforts:
- Certified as a zero-liquid discharge facility in 2021
- Named “National Energy Leader” at the 21st National Award for Excellence in Energy Management in 2020
- Recognized for sustainability and green manufacturing by the International Research Institute for Manufacturing (IRIM) in 2017
- Awarded “Excellent Energy Efficient Unit” by CII for six consecutive years since 2015
About ISCC Plus Certification
The ISCC Plus is a voluntary certification for bio-based and recycled raw materials. It involves a strict verification process to ensure the traceability of certified materials throughout the supply chain, from origin to finished product.
JK Tyre’s achievement of this certification marks a significant milestone in the Indian tyre industry and sets a high standard for others to follow in the journey towards sustainability.
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