JK Tyre & Industries Earns EcoVadis Silver Rating

05 Jan 2026 CW Team

New Delhi, recently: JK Tyre & Industries has been awarded the Silver Rating by EcoVadis, placing the company in the 93rd percentile globally and among the top 7 per cent of companies assessed worldwide across industries.

EcoVadis evaluates corporate sustainability performance across four pillars—Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The Silver rating reflects the progress made by JK Tyre & Industries in strengthening its sustainability framework and responsible business practices.

In FY25, the company achieved an overall score of 77 out of 100, with Environment emerging as the strongest area at 89 points. This performance highlights initiatives related to climate action, energy efficiency, emissions management and robust environmental management systems.

Commenting on the recognition, Dr Raghupati Singhania, CMD, JK Tyre & Industries, said the rating validates the company’s integrated approach towards environmental stewardship, ethical governance, labour practices and responsible sourcing, while reinforcing its commitment to long-term value creation for stakeholders.

The overall score further underlines JK Tyre’s focus on addressing climate change, fostering an inclusive workplace, maintaining high ethical standards and driving sustainability across its value chain.

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