Apollo Tyres Ltd has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis for its sustainability efforts, placing it among the top 5% of companies worldwide across all sectors. The announcement was made on June 2, 2025, with the company reaching the 95th percentile in overall performance for fiscal year 2025—up from the 92nd percentile the year before.
EcoVadis evaluates companies on environmental practices, labor and human rights, business ethics, and sustainable sourcing. Apollo Tyres received a total score of 76 out of 100, showing major progress compared to its score of 41 five years ago.
The company’s strongest area was environmental impact, where it scored 85. Ethical practices improved significantly, with the score rising from 50 to 63. Labor and human rights saw gains as well, moving from 70 to 80, while sustainable procurement received a score of 71.
Sunam Sarkar, President and Chief Business Officer, credited the improvement to targeted actions such as better environmental systems, stricter ethics and compliance measures, and more inclusive labor policies. He noted the recognition is the result of sustained effort by teams across the company to adopt responsible practices at every level.
EcoVadis assigns ratings based on percentile rankings: Platinum for the top 1% (99th percentile and above), Gold for the top 5% (95th percentile and up), Silver for the top 15% (85th percentile and above), and Bronze for the top 35% (65th percentile and above). Apollo Tyres is a global tire producer and a market leader in India. The company runs manufacturing sites in India, the Netherlands, and Hungary, and distributes its Apollo and Vredestein brand tires in more than 100 countries through a network of branded and partner outlets.
Apollo Tyres is recognized for its advanced technology in tire design and manufacturing, which contributes to improved safety and fuel efficiency. The company’s focus on research and development, along with strategic global partnerships, supports its ongoing efforts to deliver reliable and cutting-edge tire solutions to customers around the world.
