Liberty Tire Recycling Releases 2023 ESG Report, Demonstrating Progress on Sustainability Goals
September 12 2024 - 11:16AM
Business Wire
Liberty Tire Recycling, North America’s leading tire recycler,
today released its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
Report, highlighting the company’s significant progress in
advancing its sustainability commitments. The report details
Liberty’s achievements in reducing its environmental impact,
promoting social responsibility, and maintaining strong governance
practices.
“We are proud of the progress we made in 2023 toward our ESG
goals,” said Thomas Womble, CEO of Liberty Tire Recycling.
“Sustainability is at the core of our business, and we are
committed to leading the tire recycling industry in responsible and
innovative practices. This report reflects our dedication to
creating a more sustainable future for our company, our
stakeholders, and the planet.”
Key highlights from the 2023 ESG Report include:
- Progress toward Zero Waste Goal: Liberty diverted nearly
80% of collected tires from landfills in 2023—recycling more than
1.5 million metric tons of material—exceeding the industry average
and moving closer to its goal of zero waste by 2030.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: The company implemented
energy efficiency measures, optimized its fleet operations, and
developed a water conservation strategy, resulting in a reduced
carbon footprint.
- Enhanced Safety Performance: Since 2010, Liberty
achieved a 62% decrease in OSHA recordable incidents and maintained
zero OSHA violations across all locations in 2023.
- Strengthened Community Engagement: The company
participated in over 500 community cleanup events and supported
various charitable initiatives, demonstrating its commitment to
being a responsible corporate citizen.
- Improved Employee Experience: Liberty focused on
enhancing employee engagement and retention, resulting in a 10%
reduction in employee turnover.
- Strong Governance Practices: The company maintained
robust governance structures and ethical business practices,
ensuring transparency and accountability.
“We believe that ESG is not just about doing what’s right but
also about driving long-term value for our business and
stakeholders,” said Amy Brackin, Senior Vice President of
Sustainability at Liberty Tire Recycling. “We will continue to
integrate sustainability into every aspect of our operations and
strive for continuous improvement in the years to come.”
Liberty Tire Recycling’s 2023 ESG Report is available on the
company’s website at https://libertytire.com/sustainability.
About Liberty Tire Recycling
Liberty Tire Recycling is a privately held company and North
America’s leading tire recycler. The company transforms billions of
pounds of waste tires into valuable commodities, offering
comprehensive end-of-life tire management solutions. Liberty is
committed to environmental sustainability, innovation, and creating
a circular economy for tires.
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John Dowdy Manager Corporate Communications
johndowdy@libertytire.com (760) 889-7041