JK Tyre & Industries Limited has been awarded a Silver Rating by EcoVadis, placing the company in the 93rd percentile globally and among the top 7% of companies assessed worldwide across industries. EcoVadis evaluates companies on four core pillars: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The Silver rating reflects JK Tyre’s continued progress in strengthening its sustainability practices across operations and the value chain.
For FY25, JK Tyre achieved an overall EcoVadis score of 77 out of 100. The Environment category emerged as the company’s strongest area, with a score of 89, driven by initiatives related to climate action, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and environmental management systems.
Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries Limited, said the rating is the outcome of sustained efforts across environmental stewardship, governance, workforce practices, and responsible sourcing. He added that the recognition reinforces the company’s commitment to integrating sustainability into its business strategy and operations.
The overall score highlights JK Tyre’s focus on reducing environmental impact, promoting a safe and inclusive workplace, maintaining high ethical standards, and advancing sustainability across its supplier ecosystem. JK Tyre & Industries Limited, the flagship company of the JK Organisation, is among the world’s leading tyre manufacturers, with 11 manufacturing facilities—nine in India and two in Mexico—producing approximately 35 million tyres annually. The company pioneered radial tyre technology in India in 1977.
JK Tyre operates a global research and technology center, the Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence in Mysore, equipped with advanced testing and validation capabilities. The company has received multiple recognitions for ESG performance, including a “Best in Class” rating and the British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour for safety across its plants. JK Tyre is also India’s first tyre company to join the RE100 initiative.
