JK Tyre Earns EcoVadis Silver, Ranks Among Global Sustainability Leaders

09 Jan 2026 CW Team

EcoVadis evaluates companies on four core pillars—Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement—offering a comprehensive assessment of sustainability performance. JK Tyre’s Silver rating reflects consistent progress across these dimensions and highlights the company’s focus on responsible operations, ethical conduct and long-term value creation.

During FY25, JK Tyre achieved an overall EcoVadis score of 77 out of 100. The Environment pillar emerged as the company’s strongest area, with a score of 89 points. This performance was driven by initiatives related to climate action, energy efficiency, emissions reduction and the strengthening of environmental management systems across operations. The score underlines JK Tyre’s emphasis on reducing its environmental footprint while aligning business growth with sustainability priorities.

The company’s efforts also extend to creating a safe and inclusive workplace, reinforcing ethical governance frameworks and integrating sustainability across its supply chain. These measures collectively contribute to improved transparency, accountability and resilience within its value chain.

Commenting on the achievement, Dr Raghupati Singhania, CMD, JK Tyre & Industries, said, “This significant performance in our EcoVadis performance is the outcome of focused initiatives across environmental stewardship, ethical governance, labour practices, and responsible sourcing. The Silver rating is a strong validation of our integrated sustainability approach and the dedication of our teams. It further motivates us to continue strengthening our sustainability journey and creating long-term value for all stakeholders.”

The 77/100 overall score reinforces JK Tyre’s commitment to addressing climate change, upholding high ethical standards and embedding sustainability as a core business principle.

JK Tyre & Industries has secured a Silver Rating from EcoVadis, placing the company among the top-performing organisations globally on sustainability parameters. With this recognition, JK Tyre ranks in the 93rd percentile worldwide, positioning it within the top 7 per cent of companies assessed across industries for environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.EcoVadis evaluates companies on four core pillars—Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement—offering a comprehensive assessment of sustainability performance. JK Tyre’s Silver rating reflects consistent progress across these dimensions and highlights the company’s focus on responsible operations, ethical conduct and long-term value creation.During FY25, JK Tyre achieved an overall EcoVadis score of 77 out of 100. The Environment pillar emerged as the company’s strongest area, with a score of 89 points. This performance was driven by initiatives related to climate action, energy efficiency, emissions reduction and the strengthening of environmental management systems across operations. The score underlines JK Tyre’s emphasis on reducing its environmental footprint while aligning business growth with sustainability priorities.The company’s efforts also extend to creating a safe and inclusive workplace, reinforcing ethical governance frameworks and integrating sustainability across its supply chain. These measures collectively contribute to improved transparency, accountability and resilience within its value chain.Commenting on the achievement, Dr Raghupati Singhania, CMD, JK Tyre & Industries, said, “This significant performance in our EcoVadis performance is the outcome of focused initiatives across environmental stewardship, ethical governance, labour practices, and responsible sourcing. The Silver rating is a strong validation of our integrated sustainability approach and the dedication of our teams. It further motivates us to continue strengthening our sustainability journey and creating long-term value for all stakeholders.”The 77/100 overall score reinforces JK Tyre’s commitment to addressing climate change, upholding high ethical standards and embedding sustainability as a core business principle.

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