Green technologies are being integrated into tire manufacturing to reduce environmental impact through several key strategies:

1. Energy Efficiency: Digitalization and smart technologies are being used to optimize energy consumption in the manufacturing process. This includes intelligent control systems and smart curing technologies that enhance efficiency and reduce energy usage .

   
   

2. Renewable Energy: Transitioning to 100% renewable or clean electricity at production facilities is a goal for many tire companies. Hydrogen is being explored as an alternative energy source for the vulcanization process, which traditionally requires high temperatures and pressures .

3. Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires: Design advancements are focusing on creating tires with lower rolling resistance, which can improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions during the use phase of the tire's life cycle.

4. Research and Development: Ongoing R&D is aimed at finding innovative solutions for tire manufacturing, such as the use of bio-oils and the development of green compounds that can replace traditional petroleum-based ingredients .

5. Life Cycle Analysis: Conducting life cycle assessments to understand the environmental impact of tires throughout their life cycle, from raw material production to disposal, to identify areas for improvement .

6. Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to global legislation and standards that promote sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of tire production and use.

These strategies collectively aim to reduce the tire industry's carbon footprint and align with global sustainability goals.