FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Hanover, Germany, 2 July 2025: Continental has received the highest possible platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis, scoring 84 out of 100 points. This prestigious distinction places Continental among the top 1 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis in terms of sustainability within the tire and supplier industry.
EcoVadis evaluated Continental's sustainability performance based on categories including environment, ethics, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement. Continental achieved particularly high scores in labor and human rights as well as sustainable procurement, demonstrating its strong commitment to responsible practices across its global bicycle tire operations.
"This year's platinum rating highlights our commitment to sustainability across the entire tire value chain," said Anika Hannig, Bicycle Sustainability Manager at Continental Tires. "We're continuously driving innovation in sustainable products and solutions—including within our bicycle range - from sourcing responsibly to optimizing production and materials. This recognition by EcoVadis affirms the impact of our efforts and encourages us to keep raising the bar."
Sustainability rating from EcoVadis
Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown into a globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings with a network of more than 150,000 companies. As well as issuing an overall sustainability rating, it awards medals to the top performers: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. The EcoVadis collaborative platform allows buyers and suppliers around the world to assess, monitor and benchmark their business partners’ supply chains as transparently as possible.
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.
Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.
Continental Bicycle Tires: Continental is a worldwide leader in bicycle tire innovation with 150 years of experience in the industry. All Continental tires are born in their development center in Korbach Germany, many of which are completely “Handmade in Germany.” Continental’s rigorous testing and their revolutionary technologies, such as the unbeatable Black Chili compound, have produced some of the most highly respected products on the market today. The Continental product family includes the flagship road tire Grand Prix 5000, the gravel-specific tire range Terra, and its range of MTB tires developed using Gripology, the science of grip, in collaboration with top pro-athletes. Continental’s Urban Taraxagum tire, created from dandelion rubber, continues to receive international accolades for its pioneering approach to sustainability.
