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Long-term environmental vision (2050 and beyond): Contribute towards carbon neutral

The Bridgestone Group believes the demands of society and customers to reduce CO₂ emissions will continue to increase in the future, given the need to respond to climate change. Toward its goal of carbon neutrality for 2050 and beyond, Bridgestone is working to concurrently enhance its contribution to CO₂ reduction and to minimize CO₂ emissions.

It will contribute to CO₂ reduction in the processes of raw-material procurement, distribution, customer use, and reuse and recycling while providing solutions based on Dan-Totsu Products and Dan-Totsu Services. Together with its customers and partners, Bridgestone will contribute to the reduction of CO₂ emissions in society as a whole and will also differentiate itself and strengthen its competitiveness by helping its customers reduce their CO₂ emissions and become carbon neutral.

Bridgestone will offer solutions to minimize CO₂ emissions together with society, customers, and partners, as well as to maximize energy efficiency, increase renewable energy use, enhance the circular economy, and develop innovations, starting with its own operations.

1. Minimize CO₂ emissions
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   • Maximize energy efficiency
   • Increase use of renewable energy
   • Promote manufacturing and engineering innovation
2. Enhance contribution to CO₂ reduction
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   • Provide solutions that contribute to CO₂ reduction via customers’ use of Bridgestone's products and services
   • Reduce CO₂ emissions across the value chain of products, including lightening weight and increasing recyclability.

In Milestone 2020, Bridgestone set a mid-term target to reduce the emissions footprint of its tires at the stage of customer use to a level that exceeds Bridgestone’s emissions from material procurement until product after-use. Bridgestone achieved this target of 100% reduction in 2019.

With decoupling in mind, Bridgestone has set a goal to reduce the absolute volume of CO₂ emissions from its own immediate production activities to steadily reduce CO₂ emissions while aiming to grow its business in the future.

In addition, Bridgestone will accelerate its contribution to the reduction of CO₂ emissions through products and solutions. In this way, Bridgestone will pursue CO₂ reductions throughout its product lifecycles and entire value chain.

Bridgestone will contribute to CO₂ emissions reduction during the customer use, raw material procurement, distribution, and reuse/recycle phases of the product lifecycle by providing customer value through products and services. It will also seek to reduce CO₂ emissions from manufacturing. This allows Bridgestone to reduce CO₂ emissions across the product lifecycle and entire value chain.

1. The target covers emissions from production sites excluding discontinued operations. Scope 1 covers all direct CO₂ emissions by a company (from boilers of manufacturing facilities, etc.). Scope 2 covers indirect energy-related CO₂ emissions (from consumption of purchased electricity, etc.). Scope 3 covers CO₂ emissionsfrom raw material procurement, distribution, customers’ use, and after-usestages of the lifecycle.
2. Base year: 2011
3. Base year: 2020

Bridgestone is working to reduce GHG emissions across the value chain to achieve Milestone 2030, the long-term vision it set out in 2019. Scope 3 emissions account for the largest proportion of GHG emissions in the Group’s value chain:

Of the 89,640 thousand t-CO₂ total emissions in 2025, Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounted for 2% of the total. Scope 3 upstream emissions^*1 accounted for roughly 11% and Scope 3 downstream emissions^*2 accounted for roughly 87%. Within Scope 3 downstream emissions, indirect emissions are calculated for the use phase (Category 11), which is the impact of tire rolling resistance on fuel efficiency when a vehicle equipped with Bridgestone tires is moving. While calculation of these emissions is optional under the GHG Protocol, they account for about 87% of total Scope 3 emissions for Bridgestone.

To achieve carbon neutrality, it is vital to address Scope 3 as well as Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Currently, however, many Scope 3 categories are calculated based on statistical values or assumptions set by industry groups. As a result, there is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the calculation results, and the scope for contributing directly to emissions reduction is limited. Furthermore, there are many categories in which emissions increase automatically as a business grows in scale.

Bridgestone seeks to balance business growth with the reduction of overall emissions and contribute to lower CO₂ emissions for customers. To this end, and taking into consideration the scale of upstream and downstream Scope 3 emissions as well as the degree to which it can influence these, Bridgestone is channeling its efforts into reducing emissions at the raw materials procurement phase (Category 1) and use phase (Category 11), which account for a large proportion of its Product Carbon Footprints. Collaboration with customers and business partners is particularly important in these categories, and Bridgestone sees such collaboration as an opportunity not only to reduce GHG emissions but also to grow together. By strategically pursuing activities to reduce Scope 3 emissions, Bridgestone aims to achieve sustainable growth for both society and the Group.

Although the overall amount of Scope 3 emissions depends in part on sales and production volumes, it is estimated at 87,766 thousand t-CO₂ in 2025, a reduction of about 29% compared to 2019. Of this total, the rate of reduction was 26% at the raw materials procurement phase and 29% at the use phase.

1. Of the 15 Scope 3 categories of the GHG Protocol, Category 1 (purchased goods and services), Category 2 (capital goods), Category 3 (fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 and 2), Category 4 (upstream transportation and distribution), Category 5 (waste generated in operations), Category 6 (business travel), and Category 7 (employee commuting)
2. Of the 15 Scope 3 categories of the GHG Protocol, Category 9 (downstream transportation and distribution), Category 10 (processing of sold products), Category 11 (use of sold products), Category 12 (end-of-life treatment of sold products), Category 14 (franchises), and Category 15 (investments)

Reducing upstream emissions in the value chain

Of the Scope 3 upstream emissions in Bridgestone’s product value chain, GHG emissions from raw materials procurement (Category 1), resulting from the consumption of energy during the production of synthetic rubber, carbon black, and other raw materials, account for the majority, at over 80%.

In addition, given mounting interest in product disclosure and in Product Carbon Footprints, which is becoming more widespread in Europe, as well as growing customer demands for low-carbon products, Bridgestone believes that reducing carbon emissions at the raw materials procurement phase (Category 1) will give rise to opportunities to deliver added value through the promotion of products with lower carbon volumes.

Meanwhile, given the fact that the impact of upstream emissions from Scope 3 categories in the value chain other than raw materials procurement is relatively small, and that it is difficult for Bridgestone to directly contribute to reductions in these areas, Bridgestone is targeting reductions at the raw material procurement phase upstream in the value chain, and will steadily reduce Scope 3 emissions.

Efforts to reduce emissions at the raw materials procurement phase

Bridgestone is working to reduce weight and extend product lives in its tire product design, while also pursuing the development and adoption of raw materials derived from recycled and renewable resources. This enables a lower amount of raw materials to be used per product, leading to lower Scope 3 emissions and smaller Product Carbon Footprints at the raw materials phase.

Bridgestone is also strengthening collaboration with suppliers to reduce GHG emissions at the raw material production phase. One specific goal is for suppliers, who account for 92% of emissions, to set CO₂ reduction targets equivalent to the Science Based Targets by 2026, and Bridgestone is working with its suppliers to achieve this goal.

Reducing downstream emissions in the value chain

Bridgestone views the downstream value chain, including the distribution and use of sold products and their collection and recycling (Scope 3), as areas where it can contribute to reducing GHG emissions from its partners and customers in the value chain.

Downstream emissions account for approximately 87% of GHG emissions throughout the lifecycle of a tire.^*1 About 97% of these emissions are generated during the product use phase (Scope 3, Category 11), followed by the End-of-Life treatment of sold products (about 2%) and downstream transportation (0.4%). Given that the product use phase accounts for a large proportion of the Product Carbon Footprint, Bridgestone is focusing its efforts on this area.

Efforts to reduce emissions during product use

Emissions during the product use phase are estimated based on the contribution of tire rolling resistance to emissions from the vehicle on which a tire is installed. Among the various types of resistance for passenger cars, such as acceleration resistance and air resistance, while resistance varies depending on driving conditions, it contributes to around 7%-25% of emissions.

Although emissions range depending on a vehicle’s fuel efficiency and the customer’s driving conditions, improving rolling resistance, one aspect of tire performance, can improve fuel efficiency during vehicle use and contribute to lower GHG emissions. To make a greater contribution to reductions during the product use phase, Bridgestone set a goal of increasing the Group’s own contribution to CO₂ reduction through its products and services in Milestone 2030 . The company is working to increase its contribution to GHG reductions among customers by pursuing the development of technologies to help lower rolling resistance, reducing the rolling resistance of its tires, and expanding sales of fuel-efficient tires, among other actions.

Contributing to CO₂ reductions across the value chain

1. Source: “Tyre LC CO₂ Calculation Guidelines Ver. 3.0.1” PDF (December 2021, Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association)

Initiatives to reduce emissions across the value chain

Including the above efforts targeting the upstream and downstream areas of the value chain, Bridgestone’s various initiatives aimed at achieving its long-term environmental vision of carbon neutrality are giving rise to technological advancements across the value chain, significantly lower environmental impact, and GHG reductions for customers.

To reduce CO₂ emissions through the tire lifecycle, Bridgestone engages with its suppliers in various ways.

Bridgestone’s Global Sustainable Procurement Policy, introduced in 2018, has been revised in light of changes in the external environment and the expectations and demands of society and stakeholders. The latest version of the policy outlines the requirements for suppliers to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, formulate a reduction plan, and promote environmentally friendly procurement, including reporting emissions, related to CO₂ reductions throughout the supply chain.

To obtain full understanding and cooperation with the policy, Bridgestone holds briefing sessions for suppliers in multiple regions every year.

More than 180 global suppliers participated, and Bridgestone called for cooperation in initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality, including reducing CO₂ emissions, adopting renewable energy, and setting targets aligned with the Paris Agreement.

Furthermore, as a new initiative aimed at building capacity to support the activities of its business partners, Bridgestone held workshops focusing on CO₂ reduction for business partners in Japan, India, and Thailand. Through these workshops Bridgestone highlighted the background to its goal of becoming carbon neutral, CO₂ calculation methods, criteria for setting scientifically based targets, and best practices.

Bridgestone also conducts annual questionnaires on the status of setting CO₂ reductiontargets and CO₂ emissions,with the aim of providing feedback on its efforts and monitoring the activitiesof its business partners. In 2025, Bridgestone askedall suppliers of raw materials to respond to the questionnaire, and nearly 95%^* responded.

Some suppliers responded that they have set new reduction targets, which are reflected in the progress of Bridgestone’s overall sustainable procurement activities and future engagement activities.

Bridgestone also checks the status of compliance with the Global Sustainable Procurement Policy through a questionnaire.

In terms of follow up, Bridgestone worked with EcoVadis to conduct enhanced environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk assessments of suppliers to monitor and evaluate their ESG status.

* Based on CO₂ emissions from Bridgestone's Scope 3 Category 1 (purchasing products and services) tire business (2024 results)

In 2011, Bridgestone introduced internal carbon pricing (ICP) for CO₂ emissions reduction. In the internal carbon pricing, the impact of carbon reduction/increase is taken into account as a factor in the investment decision. Bridgestone makes ICP a driver to promote investment toward carbon neutrality.

The use of ICP in investment decisions is standardized and promoted in each business area, and the price of ICP is reviewed periodically with reference to carbon market prices and other factors to enhance Bridgestone’s ability to make appropriate investment decisions.

As of 2025, with Scope 1, 2, and 3 as the scope of application, the price of CO₂ is set at USD 100 per ton.

Bridgestone believes that the use of ICP in its investment decisions toward carbon neutrality will have a certain impact in terms of accelerating its efforts to reduce CO₂ emissions, along with the investment in energy conservation and the shift to renewable energy (electricity).

Bridgestone is promoting co-creation with stakeholders by encouraging open innovation in technology, business models, and design, and combining technologies in various fields. In terms of climate change action, Bridgestone is also working with other organizations and businesses to accelerate carbon neutral initiatives. In Japan, Bridgestone is working as a member of the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) and the Tokyo Zero-emission Innovation Bay Council. In April 2021, Bridgestone endorsed a message by JCI calling for the government of Japan to set ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets to realize the goals of the Paris Agreement. The message, which calls for a 2030 reduction target of "going beyond 45% - aiming for a 50% emission reduction," was delivered as an open letter to Japan’s Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Minister of the Environment, and published by various media outlets.

In 2023, Bridgestone participated in the review of the Revised Act on the Rational Use of Energy, a law related to action against climate change, by submitting an opinion to promote the proper evaluation of electrification technology that contributes to the reduction of CO₂ emissions with electricity from renewable energy sources. It also supports the Japanese government’s actions to mitigate climate change aligned with the Paris Agreement by enhancing its initiatives towards carbon neutrality as well as complying with the laws related to climate change.

Moreover, Bridgestone is a leading member of the Japan Rubber Manufacturers Association, which has been working to achieve 2030 mid-term targets to reduce CO₂ emissions during manufacturing as part of the Japanese Business Federation’s Commitment to a Low Carbon Society, which plays a central role in the industrial sector’s commitment. In Japan, Bridgestone is also participating in the Port of Kitakyushu Carbon Neutral (CNP) Study Group, which is formed of companies, the national government, and the City of Kitakyushu. The study group was established by the Kyushu Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the City of Kitakyushu with the aim of reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions to zero at the Port of Kitakyushu, a node for international logistics and an industrial hub. In 2022, this study developed the Port of Kitakyushu CNP Formation Plan (Draft).

Furthermore, Bridgestone has pledged its support for the Challenge Zero initiative launched by the Japan Business Federation in collaboration with the Japanese government, which aims to realize a decarbonized society for Japan as a long-term goal in line with the international framework of the Paris Agreement.

In 2024, Bridgestone joined the GX League in Japan, a forum for cooperation between a group of companies and the government, universities, and academic institutions to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets and increase industrial competitiveness, by using Japan’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 as an opportunity for economic growth. Bridgestone will collaborate with members of the forum to advance initiatives aimed at transforming economic and social systems. As part of its commitment to the GX League, Bridgestone actively contributes to the social implementation of GX products through the development of technologies for manufacturing chemical products by means of chemical recycling technologies. Through its GX Leadership Declaration, Bridgestone has made clear its dedication to promoting GX across the supply chain. Its efforts have been recognized with a Bronze Grade.

In participating in or reviewing climate change-related initiatives and organizations, Bridgestone periodically evaluates these initiatives and organizations based on their affinity with its business strategy direction, including its goals towards carbon neutrality. If there is a large discrepancy, Bridgestone will reconsider its relationship with them.

Bridgestone is aware of the physical risks associated with climate change and has established business continuity planning (BCP) and other risk management measures at its production sites. Bridgestone also recognizes other potential issues related to climate change and is taking steps to help address them, such as by research and development on diversifying rubber materials and by studying how climate-related impacts might influence the supply chain.

Natural rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) are the primary source of natural rubber today. Currently, more than 90% of the world’s natural rubber supply comes from rubber trees grown in tropical areas of Southeast Asia. Bridgestone is actively researching ways to diversify the world's supply of this raw material that is vital for the tire and rubber industry.

Specifically, Bridgestone is researching methods for extracting and developing tire-grade natural rubber from guayule, a desert shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

For the details of Bridgestone’s research projects involving guayule, see “Action3: Expand and diversify renewable resources.”

Bridgestone supports the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and its recommendations, recognizes climate-related risks and opportunities identified in accordance with the TCFD framework, and is working to reflect and disclose such information in its business strategies. Bridgestone formulated a long-term environmental vision and mid-term targets toward achieving carbon neutrality and contributing to the realization of a circular economy, in light of climate-related risks and opportunities. Bridgestone is working to reduce the risks of transition to a decarbonized society by reducing CO₂ emissions throughout its value chain, while at the same time reducing physical risks through adaptive measures, such as diversifying natural rubber supply sources through initiatives to commercialize guayule, a rubber-producing plant that grows in arid regions.

Going forward, Bridgestone intends to expand its disclosure of climate-related actions in line with the TCFD recommendations.

For the details of Bridgestone’s disclosures on TCFD recommendations, see “TCFD and TNFD Index.”

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