Continental awarded Kalmar’s 2025 Sustainability Award for advancing greener supply chains and innovative tire solutions

Continental awarded Kalmar’s 2025 Sustainability Award for advancing greener supply chains and innovative tire solutions

(IN BRIEF) Continental has received the “Sustainability Award 2025” from Kalmar in recognition of its leadership in environmental responsibility, supply chain transparency, and sustainable product innovation. The award, presented at Kalmar’s Supplier Day in Szczecin, Poland, is based on Continental’s top score on Kalmar’s sustainability scorecard, which evaluates engagement, compliance, and data transparency. Continental supplies Kalmar with V.ply and radial tire solutions for port logistics vehicles and complements these with digital tools like ContiConnect, which reduce fuel consumption and extend tire life. The company’s sustainability strategy spans the full tire lifecycle, from responsible sourcing to recycling, and emphasizes energy-efficient production and the use of renewable materials. This recognition follows Continental’s earlier win as “Tire Manufacturer of the Year,” underscoring its commitment to sustainable innovation and long-term industry partnerships.

(PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 22-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental has been recognized by Kalmar, a global leader in heavy material handling equipment and port solutions, with the “Sustainability Award 2025.” The accolade, presented during Kalmar’s Supplier Day in Szczecin, Poland, highlights Continental’s leadership in environmental stewardship, transparency, and commitment to sustainable supply chains.

Kalmar’s independently assessed sustainability scorecard ranked Continental at the top among suppliers. The evaluation considered active engagement in Kalmar’s Supplier Engagement Program, comprehensive sustainability data provision, compliance in hazardous substance management, and strict adherence to ethical codes of conduct.

Christian Berner, Global Key Account Manager for Port Operations at Continental, expressed pride in the recognition: “This award reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and lifecycle responsibility. It also demonstrates how transparency and innovation are key elements of building stronger, more sustainable partnerships across industries.”

Continental has been a strategic partner to Kalmar for more than 15 years, providing a broad portfolio of premium tire solutions tailored for port logistics. The company’s V.ply and radial tire technologies equip essential vehicles such as reach stackers, container handlers, heavy-duty forklifts, straddle carriers, and terminal tractors. Designed to withstand demanding port operations, these solutions combine durability with resource efficiency.

The award also acknowledges Continental’s wider sustainability roadmap, which spans the entire tire lifecycle—from sourcing raw materials to recycling at end-of-life. Continental integrates energy-efficient production methods, utilizes renewable and recyclable materials, and develops long-lasting tire models such as the TerminalMaster to reduce waste and environmental impact.

Beyond physical products, Continental supports port operators with digital tire monitoring solutions such as ContiConnect, which helps prevent under-inflation, reduces fuel consumption, and extends tire service life, contributing to greener logistics and reduced carbon emissions.

This latest award follows Continental’s earlier recognition as “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” at the Tire Technology International Awards, where its environmentally conscious production processes and innovation-driven approach were celebrated.

Continental’s ongoing partnership with Kalmar illustrates how shared values of quality, responsibility, and innovation can drive meaningful change in industrial supply chains, enabling more sustainable operations in ports and terminals worldwide.

Media Contact:

Carina Schulte van Bentheim
Specialty Tires
Head of Marketing Communications
Continental Tires
+49 511 938-10780
carina.schulte.van.bentheim@conti.de

SOURCE: Continental