JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. has started producing its ‘UX Royale Green’ passenger car tyres using ISCC Plus certified sustainable raw materials at its Chennai Tyre Plant. This marks a significant milestone in the Indian tyre industry, demonstrating JK.
Tyre’s commitment to green technology and reducing carbon footprint through continuous R&D excellence. The certification, granted under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC plus) framework, validates the use of traceable and responsibly sourced renewable and recycled raw materials.
The UX Royale Green is the result of over a decade of research by JK Tyre’s Global Tech Centre. The company’s commitment to sustainability, quality, and safety remains a foundational part of its operations In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable mobility, JK Tyre & Industries has introduced the “UX Green, marking.
India’s first passenger car radial tyre developed with 80% sustainable, recycled, and renewable materials. This innovation underscores the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and positions it at the forefront of eco-friendly tyre.
Pioneering Sustainable Tyre Technology
The UX Green tyre is the culmination of a decade-long research initiative conducted at JK Tyre’s Global Tech Centre, the Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence in Mysore. The research focused on replacing conventional petroleum-based components with sustainable alternatives without compromising performance.
The tyre incorporates materials such as natural rubber, bio-attributed styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and butadiene rubber (BR), bio-based oils, recycled rubber powder, recovered carbon black, recycled polyester, and steel wire. Notably, a majority of these materials are certified under the International Sustainability.
Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus scheme, ensuring traceability and adherence to environmental standards Extensive testing, both in controlled environments and real-world conditions, has demonstrated that the UX Green tyre delivers performance on par with conventional radial tyres. However, its environmental impact is significantly reduced due to the high content of sustainable materials. This development aligns.
ISCC Plus Certification: A Milestone in Sustainable Manufacturing
In a significant achievement, JK Tyre’s Chennai plant became first tyre with JK Tyre’s broader sustainability goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and reducing carbon intensity by 50% by 2030, as validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative manufacturing facility in India to receive the ISCC Plus certification.
Certification is a testament to the company’s adherence stringent criteria, including traceability of raw materials, compliance with environmental regulations, ecosystem preservation, and the promotion of sustainable economic development. The certification process involved a comprehensive audit conducted by the Indian counterpart of the certification body based in Kolkata.
Strategic Partnerships and Future Outlooks
Further reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, JK Tyre secured a $100 million sustainability-linked loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This funding is earmarked for expanding tyre manufacturing capacities, particularly focusing on energy-efficient production processes at the Banmore plant in Madhya Pradesh and the Laksar plant in Uttarakhand. The initiative aims to strengthen local.
Supply chains, create employment opportunities, and set a benchmark for sustainable manufacturing in the tyre industry JK Tyre’s introduction of the UX Green tyre represents a significant leap forward in sustainable automotive solutions. By integrating high percentages of certified Royale Green is the result of over a decade of Royale Green is sustainable materials and achieving notable certifications.
The company not only sets new industry Standards but also contributes to all come meaningfully to global environmental goals. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, such innovations pave the way for a more sustainable and responsible.
JK Tyre introduces the UX Royale Green, India’s first passenger car tyre made with ISCC Plus certified materials, showcasing its commitment to sustainable innovation and environmentally responsible manufacturing.
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