AKRON, Ohio, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) was recognized by Honda
North America with its prestigious Supplier Sustainability Award
for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to social and
environmental responsibility. Goodyear was Honda's only North
American Original Equipment Supplier to earn this distinction, out
of more than 500 suppliers. The award was presented on April 27.
Goodyear was honored for excelling in all areas of Honda's
seven-part sustainability program: human rights; compliance and
ethics; governance; diversity; trade compliance; health and safety;
and environmental. As a part of the award process, Honda visited
Goodyear's Lawton, Oklahoma,
facility to see firsthand how these efforts are being
implemented.
"We strive to lead the tire industry, for the benefit of our
customers, our communities and the environment," said Steve McClellan, president, Goodyear Americas.
"Our innovations drive improvements throughout the supply chain,
from tire designs that enhance rolling resistance and help drivers
use less fuel per mile, to reducing operational use of water and
energy in our plants and ensuring our tires are managed properly at
the end of their useful life."
Goodyear has a long history of working with Honda and has been
supplying tires for the automaker for more than 30 years. Some of
the most recent original equipment fitments that were awarded to
Goodyear include the Honda Accord and Acura RDX and TLX
vehicles.
As part of its connected business model, Goodyear has built deep
relationships with auto manufacturers, providing tire solutions
that enhance vehicle performance and drive consumer loyalty.
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 64,000 people and manufactures its products in 48
facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation
Centers in Akron, Ohio, and
Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to
develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the
technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go to
www.goodyear.com/corporate.
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