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Sustainability
Activities and Initiatives
In All Four Phases of Our Value Chain, We Are Committed to Sustainability in a Variety of Ways
Design & Sourcing: 100 Percent Sustainable Materials in All Products by 2050 at The Latest
Our ambition is to use 100 percent sustainably sourced materials in our tire products by 2050 at the latest and to achieve carbon neutrality along our entire value chain.
Operations: Carbon Neutral by 2040
In order to produce our tires in an even more environmentally friendly way, we are investing in energy-, resource-efficient and at the same time low-emission production processes. By 2040, we will ensure that our operations are completely carbon neutral.
Product Use: We Continuously Improve Our Products
Our tires are high-performance, energy-efficient as well as durable and meet the highest safety standards. In doing so, we focus on continuously improving service life, wear rate and rolling resistance - factors that are crucial to the special quality of our tires.
Post-Use: 100 Percent Renewable and/or Recycled Tires by 2050 at The Latest
We believe that circular economy is the model of the future. That's why we develop innovative methods that enable material to be recovered, recycled and re-used.
Project Unicorn
The EU-funded UNICORN project, led by Continental and eleven European companies, aims to advance circular solutions in the automotive industry. Running since September 2022 for three years, it focuses on sustainable automotive parts, electronics, and construction processes. Key innovations include a sustainable tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and RFID tags.
The project emphasizes recyclable materials and energy-efficient processes. Continental's ContiConnect Pressure Check system serves as a benchmark for testing new sensors. Collaboration involves experts from Germany, Portugal, and Finland, exploring Bluetooth and RF data transfer technologies.
Future applications extend from trucks and buses to mixed fleets. The project also investigates sustainable electronics for battery housings, instrument panels, and personal detection systems. The UNICORN initiative aims to set new standards in sustainability and circular economy practices, benefiting various industries.
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