Liberty Tire Recycling | 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report 59 UNSDG ALIGNMENT United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) The Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations were adopted in 2015 as a movement to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure all people experience peace and prosperity by 2030. Liberty’s business model aligns with four of the seventeen goals, and we have detailed those relationships below. 10. https://www.ustires.org/whats-tire-0 Providing an Alternative to Fossil Fuels ` Increased utilization of tirederived fuel reduces the amount of fossil fuel being used Responsibly Managing End-of-Life Tires ` Maximize the potential of every end-of-life tire by using 100% of the rubber, steel and fiber in every tire through advanced recycling technologies. ` Tires are designed for longevity and end-of-life tire material is an environmentally responsible replacement for a wide variety of virgin materials: Infrastructure: roadways, road bases, sound and vibration mitigation, stormwater infiltration galleries, jersey barriers Energy: reduces fossil fuel usage and provides higher BTU value Innovative Products: an endless list of applications from playgrounds, flooring, pavers and rubber mulch to parking stops, flower pots and floor mats Environmental Stewardship Throughout the Life Cycle of a Tire ` Reduce waste generation from end-of-life tires ` Create useful products from endof-life tires ` Natural rubber, a renewable natural resource, comprises 19% of passenger vehicle tires and 34% of truck tires. 10 ` Tire manufacturers are working with farmers around the globe to promote the responsible cultivation of rubber. Avoiding Greenhouse Gas Emissions ` Promote a circular economy approach by ensuring that recycled tire materials are reused in new products, reducing the need for virgin materials. ` Mitigating climate change by focusing on innovative products that avoid CO2 emissions as compared to virgin alternatives ` Improve operational efficiency to reduce energy intensity at our production and manufacturing facilities ` Reduce fleet mileage and fuel usage
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