Yokohama Rubber has been named a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP, recognising its work with suppliers on climate-related disclosure, emissions reduction and procurement standards. The Japanese tyre manufacturer said the rating reflects long-running efforts to address Scope 3 emissions and strengthen environmental requirements across its supply chain.
CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment examines how companies work with suppliers on climate issues. The 2025 assessment is based on company responses covering governance, business strategy, targets, Scope 3 emissions, risk management and supplier engagement. CDP says the assessment recognises companies that achieve an A grade for supply-chain climate engagement.
For tyre manufacturers, this matters because a large share of environmental impact sits beyond factory gates. Natural rubber, synthetic rubber, carbon black, steel and logistics all carry emissions and sourcing risks. Stronger supplier engagement can therefore affect procurement decisions, customer expectations and future reporting requirements.
Yokohama Rubber said its latest selection reflects “sustained efforts” with suppliers, including its Yokohama Green Procurement Guidelines and annual CSR briefings. The company has also disclosed Scope 3 CO₂ emissions since 2013 and has set a target to reach net zero CO₂ emissions from its own operations by 2050.
The rating follows wider sustainability activity across Yokohama Rubber’s materials and manufacturing base. Tyre News has previously reported on Yokohama Rubber’s work with Zeon on sustainable butadiene production, a project focused on reducing reliance on fossil-based raw materials in synthetic rubber.
The company is also expanding its production footprint. Recent Tyre News coverage of Yokohama Rubber’s planned OTR tyre plants in India and Mexico noted a combined planned investment of US$245 million, aimed at increasing capacity for mining, construction and agricultural machinery tyres.
That manufacturing expansion makes supply-chain governance more significant. As Yokohama Rubber grows in off-the-road and specialist tyre segments, buyers will increasingly look for evidence of traceability, emissions management and supplier standards.
The company’s financial momentum gives the CDP rating extra context. Tyre News reported that Yokohama Rubber posted record first-half 2025 sales revenue of ¥579.2 billion, up 10.3%, while business profit rose 13.8% to ¥62.1 billion. The tyres segment was supported by consumer tyre demand, high-value lines and the newly consolidated OTR business.
That growth brings greater scrutiny from fleets, original equipment customers and distribution partners. Procurement teams are being asked to compare not only product performance and availability, but also emissions reporting and supplier due diligence.
Yokohama Rubber said its sustainability approach sits under the slogan “Caring for the Future”. For the tyre trade, the practical point is whether supplier engagement turns into measurable reductions across materials, manufacturing and logistics.
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