Bridgestone India’s manufacturing unit in Chakan, near Pune, has achieved carbon
\nneutrality for 2022. This accomplishment was officially verified through an audit
\nconducted by LRQA (Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance) in May and June of
\n2023. The verification process adhered to the international PAS 2060 standard, a
\nmilestone in Bridgestone’s global commitment to decarbonise its manufacturing
\noperations.<\/p>\n
The company is aiming to attain carbon neutrality (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050 and
\nreduce Co2 emissions from its operations by 50 percent by 2030, compared to the
\nbenchmark year of 2011.<\/p>\n
The Pune facility, which produces over 4 million tires annually, has made
\nremarkable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving 94 percent reduction
\nthrough a series of strategic initiatives. These initiatives encompass the
\nestablishment of a 5 mw solar power capacity and the implementation of a carbon-
\nneutral biomass-based boiler plant that utilises agricultural waste biomass
\nbriquettes. To offset 2,974 tons of Co2 emissions, Bridgestone India took the step of
\npurchasing Verified Carbon Standard credits. These credits were acquired from a solar photovoltaic project operated by Acme, which generates renewable energy
\nfor regional power grids across India.<\/p>\n
Beyond the solar power and carbon-neutral boiler initiatives, Bridgestone has also
\nenacted sustainability measures at the shop-floor level. These include the
\nreplacement of diesel-based forklifts with electric-powered counterparts and the
\ntransition to electric power in lieu of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).
\nKoji Takagi, Chief Sustainability Officer of Bridgestone EMIA (Europe, Middle
\nEast, India, and Africa), celebrated the certification of carbon neutrality at one of
\nthe company’s two tire plants in India as a historic landmark. This achievement
\nunderscores Bridgestone's commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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