Responsible Sourcing of Natural Rubber

As part of an expanded development partnership with the German development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Continental is actively involved at the very beginning of the natural rubber supply chain in Indonesia, the world’s second-largest producer. The project focuses on the Kapuas Hulu district on the island of Borneo, where rubber production is primarily carried out by independent smallholders. 

These farmers often live in remote areas, making access to training and support challenging. Through this partnership, smallholders are trained locally in sustainable cultivation practices. Since 2018, around 5,000 smallholders have received training on how to grow high-quality natural rubber according to clearly defined sustainability criteria. These efforts aim to improve rubber quality, strengthen local livelihoods and prevent deforestation.

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