Solar panel installation is Goodyear's largest

DALIAN, China—Goodyear took its carbon neutrality goals further with the installation of solar panels at its Pulandian plant in Dalian.

The tire maker said this is its largest solar panel installation to date with more than 29,700 panels put in place—enough to power the plant, office and warehouse buildings. The move is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 17,000 metric tons annually (compared to the emissions of purchased electricity) for the next 25 years.

"Goodyear prides itself on our work to create a better future, and our commitment to renewable energy is an important part of that," Nathaniel Madarang, president of Goodyear Asia Pacific, said in a statement. "We are increasing our use of renewable energy in our manufacturing facilities with solar installations at our plants in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. We expect to continue to add additional onsite solar capacity in our region, helping us to reach our corporate-wide 2030 and 2040 goals."

When it comes to those stated sustainability goals, Goodyear is aiming high and aligning with the Paris Climate Agreement, earning validation from the Science Based Targets initiative.

Among Goodyear's goals: transitioning its manufacturing operations and processes to all renewable energy by 2040, with a mid-term goal of 100-percent renewable electricity in its manufacturing operations by 2030.

By that same year, Goodyear looks to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2 percent compared to 2019. Goodyear also aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation by 28 percent by 2030.