Vaculug has formally approached the UK Parliament’s Net Zero All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to propose a stronger role for tyre retreading in the nation’s climate transition strategy.
The Grantham-based company – recognised as Europe’s largest independent retreader – outlined its contribution to carbon reduction through circular economy practices. In a letter to the APPG, Vaculug expressed willingness to collaborate and showcase how retreading can deliver tangible emissions savings within transport supply chains.
Vaculug’s core argument centres on the environmental benefits of tyre retreading, a process that extends tyre life and reduces raw material use. Compared to manufacturing new tyres, retreading is known to significantly lower the carbon footprint per unit – a critical consideration as the UK works toward its 2050 Net Zero target.
The company stated that its operations help cut tyre-related waste and enable more sustainable fleet management, aligning with broader UK policy goals around decarbonising logistics and reducing landfill.
By reaching out to the parliamentary group, Vaculug joins a growing number of manufacturing and transport businesses calling for practical, scalable pathways to decarbonisation. The APPG provides a cross-party platform to inform climate legislation and policy development.
Vaculug is also a certified B Corp™, aligning its business with social and environmental performance standards, which strengthens its appeal as a credible stakeholder in the UK’s climate dialogue.
Tyre retreading is gaining renewed relevance as transport operators and policymakers seek cost-effective, lower-impact solutions to meet emissions targets. As attention grows on lifecycle emissions, companies like Vaculug are positioning retreading as a circular economy tool with real-world benefits, particularly for commercial and logistics fleets.
Tagged with: Vaculug, tyre retreading, Net Zero, circular economy, B Corp, transport decarbonisation, UK APPG, commercial vehicle tyres
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