OUR CSR VISION FOR 2040
0%
emissions net zero*
* Facts and Figures 2024/2025
100%
circular
economy*
100%
supply chain
transparency*
100,000
people with improved participation in society*
We think further, act decisively as a bicycle tire manufacturer and shoulder responsibility – borne by our pioneering spirit, clear values and sheer determination to create sustainable solutions for people and the environment. In doing so, we believe in applying transparent processes, clearly defining our targets and ensuring close compliance with environmental standards and social criteria. Our values give us direction and drive us to tackle what lies before us.
OUR CSR TARGETS
The next few years will be decisive. We’re setting new markers on our path to 2040. Whether less waste, more circularity, fair supply chains or a noticeably positive impact on society, our targets show what we’re aiming for in our role as bicycle tire manufacturer and how we’re going to get there, step by gradual step, with our CSR strategy and CSR measures. With transparency, clear perception and all of our Schwalbe energy.
Click the following link to see further details of all our targets and milestones for 2040.
RESPONSIBLE, TRANSPARENT AND ETHICAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
2026–2028: increase in internal solar electricity generation, introduction of an in-house CO2 price (at least €55/t), 100% BEVs, zero waste at all sites, sustainability dashboards, scope 1 and 2 net zero by 2028
2030–2035: own energy production covers 50% of the electricity requirement in Germany, 100% sustainable procurement, emissions cut by 75% (scopes 1, 2 and 3), absolute decoupling
2040: 100% turnover achieved with Fair Rubber products and those made of recycled and renewable materials, net zero emissions
FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN
2026–2030: setup of a biodiversity monitoring system in the rubber supply chain, nature conservation project (Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation: at least 10,000 ha), 100% renewable energies in production, monitoring of living wages, SEDEX auditing
2030–2035: climate-neutral production, expansion of agroforestry projects on Java and Sumatra (100 ha), support for 10,000 small Fair Rubber farmers, each product line contributes at least 10% to biodiversity
2040: 100% Fair Rubber, regenerative raw materials production, full traceability of all raw materials in real time
ASSUMPTION OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PROMOTION OF INCLUSION
2026–2028: setup of Schwalbe Campus, CSR workshops for school pupils, inclusion quota, social labs at all subsidiaries, mentoring programs, corporate volunteering
2030–2035: social sabbatical programs, reverse mentoring, scholarship fund for young people with a handicap or history of migration, outreach to at least 3,000 school pupils a year
2040: improvement of participation in society for at least 100,000 people through CSR campaigns
DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE, RESOURCE-EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
2026–2030: expansion of the tire and inner tube recycling program to other EU countries, 3 million recycled tires and 18 million recycled inner tubes, 100% recycled packaging, Design for Recycling in R&D, first recycling-optimised tires, 75% less water used per tire
2030–2035: 50% recycled and renewable materials per product line, 6 million tires and 24 million inner tubes recycled, recycling rate of at least 30%, 80% recycled/renewable materials, 55% Fair Rubber, considerable CO₂ savings
2040: 0% fossil fuels, 100% take-back facilities worldwide, 0% waste, full material circularity for all products
CSR STRATEGY AND CSR MEASURES
At Schwalbe, sustainability is written into our company DNA. From strategic planning to daily business to our culture of governance, ecological and social criteria are firmly anchored in all of our processes. Corporate social responsibility isn’t therefore treated as an optional extra but understood to be the foundation of our long-term success as a bicycle tire manufacturer.
MATERIALITY MATRIX
Our materiality matrix shows which topics are of prime importance to Schwalbe and its stakeholders. It forms the basis for our priorities and targets – and the continuous further development of our CSR strategy and CSR measures.
SDGs
With our CSR strategy and CSR measures, we also make a targeted contribution to select Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations.
