Liberty Tire Recycling diverts tires from landfills

PITTSBURGH — Liberty Tire Recycling, a major scrap tire collection and recycling company, reported recently it diverted nearly 80% of tires it collected from landfills in 2023.

Liberty Tire said it is making "significant progress in advancing its sustainability commitments." The company outlined its achievements in its newly released 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Key highlights from the 2023 ESG Report include:

• Liberty recycled more than 1.5 million metric tons of material — 80% of the tires it collects — exceeding the industry average and moving closer to its goal of zero waste by 2030, the company said.
• The company implemented energy-efficiency measures, optimized its fleet operations and developed a water-conservation strategy to reduce its carbon footprint.
• Since 2010, Liberty has reduced the number of OSHA recordable incidents by 62% and maintained zero OSHA violations across all locations in 2023.
• The company participated in over 500 community cleanup events and supported various charitable initiatives.
• Liberty said it focused on enhancing employee engagement and retention, resulting in a 10% reduction in employee turnover.

"We believe that ESG is not just about doing what's right but also about driving long-term value for our business and stakeholders," Amy Brackin, senior vice president of sustainability at Liberty Tire, said.

"We will continue to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our operations and strive for continuous improvement in the years to come."