- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (extreme weather interrupting operations)
- Increased costs for carbon taxes in EMEA
- Limited availability of EUDR-compliant natural rubber leading to price premiums
- Meeting customer demands for sustainable attributes in tires
- Transitioning to low-emissions solutions in a rapidly changing mobility industry
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 1.3M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.6M tCO2e/year (location-based) 1182947 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 150.0M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
2023
Renewable Energy
37% of total energy use
of total energy
Energy Use
16.9M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.6M tCO2e/year (location-based) 1182947 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 150.0M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2022 | 2.5M tonnes CO2e |
| 2020 | 2.2M tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased the utilization of renewable electricity through procurement and on-site generation to 37 percent across its global footprint, up from 3 percent in 2019.
- Reduced global energy use annually by 2 percent through energy efficiency projects.
- Achieved a 9.9 percent overall reduction in tire weight from a 2005 baseline by the end of 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030, secure 100% renewable electricity by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2040 across its global manufacturing facilities
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeForestsWaterBiodiversityCircularitySupply Chain Governance and Traceability