In 2018, USTMA set forth a vision in which its members would strive to manufacture tires that reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout a tire’s life cycle. After soliciting stakeholder input, we have expanded that vision to reflect a more holistic view of cli- mate change mitigation, encompassing the full scope of member operations and supply chains.
USTMA members are committed to:
- Manufacturing products that reduce CO 2 emissions, a primary contributor to green- house gas;
- Research and development of materials with lower carbon footprints;
- Proactive measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our manufacturing facilities; and
- Advancing the circular economy for scrap tires.
PROGRESS THROUGH OUR PRODUCTS
The greatest opportunity for USTMA members to reduce CO 2 emissions is through the performance of their products on the road. More than 80 percent of tire-related CO 2 emissions are linked to vehicle fuel consumption; reduced fuel consumption translates to reduced CO 2 emissions. USTMA has long worked with the federal government to promote fuel-efficient tires and its members are offering an ever-wider selection of products with improved rolling efficiency so that less energy is required to propel a vehicle down the road.