Rubber Supply Chain

Both the bmz and continental are members of the global platform for sustainable natural rubber gpsnr which was founded in march 2019.

Rubber supply chain.

From an environmental perspective traceability within the rubber supply chain is an important consideration. Production areas are mapped by gps. Fittingly the cooper tire rubber co. To this end germany s federal ministry for economic cooperation and development bmz and manufacturer continental have worked to create a seamless electronically traceable supply chain from cultivation in indonesia and further processing through to tire production.

We therefore have a special responsibility to support sustainable rubber production which is at the core of our sustainable development strategy. Raw rubber deliveries and sales prices are recorded directly on delivery in the warehouse. Is a very conservative traditional heritage rich manufacturing firm said george h. Responsible management of the natural rubber supply chain as one of the world s largest buyers of natural rubber the michelin group is a key market player.

Production areas are mapped by gps and raw rubber deliveries and sales prices achieved are recorded directly on delivery in the warehouse. Mcafee supply chain management program manager. Such materials include tin tantalum tungsten and gold which are mainly produced by the democratic republic of congo or neighbouring countries where conflicts occur. We own more than 30 processing factories in most major rubber producing origins and produce sustainable natural rubber under the proprietary heveapro brand.

In addition to the natural rubber supply chain the initiative also covers the procurement of conflict minerals according to nexen. Based in findlay ohio cooper is a leading supplier of replacement tires for the north american passenger and light truck markets. In this way employees can prevent rubber from entering the supply chain from non registered areas like illegally deforested areas continental says. If the delivered quantity exceeds the expected production volume the system indicates this to prevent rubber from entering the supply chain from unregistered for example illegally deforested areas continental said.

Natural rubber supply chain as the world s leading rubber franchise halcyon agri s integrated global network gives us control over the entire value chain of how rubber is grown sourced produced and distributed. Both the bmz and continental are members of the global platform for sustainable natural rubber gpsnr which was founded in march 2019 a merger of the most important players in the natural rubber sector from the. This briefing has been written by global witness to accompany the chinese guidelines for sustainable development of natural rubber.