BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Strategy 

Apollo Tyres firmly recognises the critical role that biodiversity plays in sustaining essential ecosystem services crucial for business continuity and community well-being. Committed to environmental stewardship, the Company is actively conserving and enhancing biodiversity within its operations and surrounding habitats. Through focused strategic initiatives such as habitat conservation, afforestation, and strong collaboration with stakeholders, Apollo Tyres is determined to minimise its ecological footprint and drive the regeneration of ecosystems.

Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 13: Climate Action and No. 14: Life Below Water, Apollo Tyres’ biodiversity conservation initiatives are built on robust partnerships that effectively educate, enrich, and engage at key locations.

The Company prioritises tailored interventions that involve local communities in awareness programs across India and Europe, ensuring a significant and lasting positive impact on the planet.

 In support of this strategic roadmap, Apollo Tyres has embarked on several decisive steps:

A) The Company has become a member of the Indian Business and Biodiversity Initiative (IBBI), committing to integrate sustainable biodiversity management in accordance with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

 B) It has pledged to conserve and plant 1.05 million trees through the 1t.org initiative, aligning with the World Economic Forum’s mission to support the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Biodiversity Risk Assessment

In accordance with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) LEAP approach, Apollo Tyres has performed a biodiversity risk assessment for its operations in India and Europe. The assessment revealed that none of the Company's facilities are located within or near legally protected biodiversity zones.

1. Mangrove ecosystem conservation 

Kerela - In FY25, Apollo Tyres inaugurated the first-ever Mangrove Park in Ernakulam, showcasing its unwavering commitment to biodiversity conservation. This groundbreaking initiative will benefit over 1 million fishermen and is essential for the protection of vulnerable smooth-coated otters. The park features the planting of 1,000 mangrove saplings, reinforcing its dedication to environmental stewardship. Furthermore, since 2016, the Company has successfully executed a mangrove conservation project in the Kannur district, which has now concluded. This project has resulted in the impressive planting of over 45,425 saplings, underscoring our leadership in sustainable practices.

Andhra Pradesh - 

2. Afforestation Project

Climate change is an impending hazard and is yet another key initiative under environmental management at Apollo Tyres. Afforestation has been identified as one of the solutions to fight against climate change.  To address the issue, the organisation has undertaken massive tree plantation drives across various districts of Tamil Nadu and Gujarat region. A total of 3, 50,000 teak and red sandal trees were planted at Tamil Nadu and 10,000 trees are planted under Miyawaki project at Gujarat region for emission reduction. The project also engages with local farmers to provide agriculture interventions for soil productivity enhancement. 

EUROPE OPERATIONS

1. Revitalisation of City Stream

The Stadbeek project at Enschede, Netherlands has been undertaken in partnership with Enschede Municipality and European Union. The objective of this project is to address issues related to flooding from rainwater and groundwater and improve the local biodiversity. By revitalising the city stream through community participation and collaboration, the company has successfully enhanced local biodiversity and the green cover. 

2. Conservation of Bukk National Park

Apollo Tyres has always considered environment as one of its most influential stakeholders. At Gyöngyöshalász, Hungary, the company was involved in conservation of Mátra Mountain to ensure a green future.

THE APOLLO IMPACT