Continental Receives Platinum Sustainability Rating

• Scoring 84 out of a possible 100 points, Continental has been awarded a platinum medal by EcoVadis, one of the world’s leading sustainability rating providers  

• Categories evaluated were environment, ethics, labor and human rights as well as sustainable procurement 

• Continental is working continuously to advance innovative technologies as well as sustainable products and services throughout its entire value chain 

Hanover, May 27, 2025. Continental has received the highest possible platinum rating for sustainability from EcoVadis, one of the world’s leading sustainability rating providers. Scoring 84 out of 100 points, the company, with its focus on the tire and supplier industry, is ranked among the top 1 percent of companies in this industry assessed by EcoVadis in terms of sustainability. 

The platinum medal from EcoVadis is an outstanding achievement and reflects Continental’s continuous improvement in sustainability, with the company climbing by 10 points compared with last year’s score of 74 points. EcoVadis assessed Continental’s performance based on environment, ethics, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement, with the company scoring particularly highly in the latter two categories. 

Continental is working continuously to advance innovative technologies as well as sustainable products and services from procuring sustainable materials to recycling end-of-life tires. “This year's platinum rating reflects our multifaceted commitment to sustainability. It shows that sustainability is embedded in all our business processes across the globe and throughout the entire value chain,” says Jorge Almeida, head of Sustainability for Continental Tires. He adds: “Every day and in all areas, we are working intensively on our sustainability ambitions.” 

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 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 has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of €13.9 billion. Continental’s Tires group sector employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.  

Press contact  

Allison Zora 

Head of PR & Brand Communications 

Continental Tire, the Americas 

Phone: +1-839-214-3295 

E-mail: Allison.Zora@conti-na.com