KUMHO MAKES MAJOR INROADS ON EMISSION REDUCTION

Global Tyre giant Kumho Tyres has been praised for its efforts in reducing environmental impact worldwide by reducing its CO2 emissions by 13,500 tonnes over the past five years.

Kumho Tyres has achieved the reduction through upgrading production facilities and adopting renewable energy strategies while at the same time working to develop and manufacture more efficient fuel saving tyres.

Kumho's CO2 reduction plan was launched in 2005 and was devised in response to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

According to David Basha, national marketing and training manager at Kumho Tyre Australia, Kumho is not only developing eco-friendly products but also focusing on ways to reduce emissions and environmental concerns in the manufacturing process.

"Kumho Tyres is making efforts to reduce its impact on the environment on a global and local level and this is further proof of Kumho's commitment to sustainable practices," said David Basha.

"Consumers can be assured when buying Kumho that we are adopting new technologies and processes to make our tyres more eco-friendly.

"Upgrades to our production facilities, low rolling resistance products and initiatives like our agreement with Greenfleet, are proof that Kumho is a brand that is actively taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint."

In Australia, Kumho has formed an alliance with eco-motoring group Greenfleet which sees a tree planted for every set of Ecowing tyres sold in Australia.

"Kumho understands the impact of climate change and the need to find environmentally friendly practices," David Basha added.

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