Wang Feng, President and CEO of Linglong Tire, has delivered a keynote address at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, outlining the Chinese tyre manufacturer's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality a decade ahead of schedule.
Key highlights from the keynote address:
🌱 52.07% carbon emissions reduction target by 2035
🌱 Concept tyre already features 79% sustainable materials
🌱 85% sustainable materials by 2028; 100% by 2040
🌱 First Chinese tyre manufacturer to join the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR)
🌱 Pioneering use of bio-based feedstocks including biotechnical rubber, rice husk ash and corn-based silica
Speaking at China's pavilion during the conference, which runs from 10 to 21 November, Wang Feng announced that Linglong Tire is committed to significantly reducing CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050 – ten years ahead of the timetable set out in the Paris Agreement for Chinese companies. This ambitious target aligns the manufacturer with the European Union's own climate objectives.
The company is targeting a 52.07% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035 as part of its roadmap towards climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest. Linglong's strategy focuses on five core elements: new materials, advanced technologies, modern processes, smart machines, and sustainable and environmentally friendly energy.
In a significant move towards sustainability, Linglong presented a concept tyre last year comprising 79% sustainable materials. The manufacturer has set progressive targets to increase this proportion to 85% by 2028, with the ultimate goal of producing tyres made from 100% sustainable materials by 2040.
The company is utilising bio-based feedstocks including biotechnical (itaconate) rubber, rice husk ash, and corn-based silica to replace traditional petroleum-based raw materials. These innovations are projected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 35%.
Demonstrating its commitment to responsible sourcing, Linglong became the first Chinese tyre manufacturer to join the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR). Through this membership, the company is collaborating with other industry stakeholders to improve sustainability across the global natural rubber sector.
Linglong supports FSC-certified natural rubber projects designed to support rubber farmers' livelihoods whilst contributing to forest preservation and protecting the rights of workers, indigenous peoples, and local communities.
In the field of resource recycling, Linglong is promoting the use of liquid waste rubber and pyrolysis carbon black to effectively utilise waste tyres and ensure a closed resource cycle. These initiatives form part of the company's broader commitment to circular economy principles.
Wang Feng emphasised that the dual-carbon roadmap represents more than just an environmental commitment. "The dual-carbon roadmap is not only a commitment to environmental protection but also revolutionises the entire production process," he stated. "The company will do everything it can to achieve its environmental goals and provide consumers worldwide with environmentally friendly, sustainable and high-quality mobility solutions to leave a clean and beautiful planet for generations to come."
The CEO's address at COP 30 represents China's industrial transformation on the global stage, with Linglong Tire positioning itself as a leader in sustainable tyre manufacturing. The conference, being held in Belém, the capital of the Brazilian state of Pará, is tasked with determining indicators to measure and compare adaptation to global warming, including the development of a list of approximately 100 corresponding points covering areas such as local health, climate-resilient infrastructure, livelihoods, water supply, and ecosystem protection.
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