04 Sustainability Statement Pollution (E2) 4.3.3 THE GROUP’S LONG-STANDING TRWP OBJECTIVE, BACKED BY DEEPER ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TIRE INDUSTRY AND OTHER SUPPORT RESOURCES TRWPs are micro-particles comprising around 50% elastomer fragments from the tire and 50% minerals and road dust. This means that scientifically, they are not microplastics, even though they are considered as such in European regulations(1). They have a number of characteristics – degradability, size, composition, density – that are very different from the usual microplastics that come from everyday plastics, such as bottles, packaging and clothing. Although few scientific articles have been published on the subject, they seem to biodegrade much more quickly than microplastics, Further studies are needed on this subject, which is why Michelin set up the BioDLab with French research institution CNRS in 2023. An ambitious TRWP program and Michelin’s differentiating abrasion performance The TRWP program is informed by a commitment to taking action and encouraging the entire tire industry and its ecosystems to embrace Michelin’s “all-sustainable emissions” vision for TRWPs(2). It is dedicated to formulating an aligned, holistic strategy, translating it into action plans and supporting decision-making processes. By funding both in-house and external research programs, the Group is seeking to deepen its understanding of potential TRWP impacts, so that new materials capable of mitigating them can engineered. An initial strategy will be proposed when the Environmental Policy is updated in 2025. Michelin has long been committed to reducing tire abrasion emissions by leading the way in tire durability and longevity, with an approach built on its materials expertise and a design strategy unceasingly focused on optimizing the use of raw materials. Michelin is recognized as the market leader in abating particulate emissions, far ahead of its premium competitors, as illustrated by tests conducted by the German Automobile Association (ADAC) in 2022(3). PARTICULATE EMISSIONS ARE BEING REDUCED WITH EACH NEW RANGE (1) According to the definition of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). (2) The tire industry and its ecosystems (OEMs, roadbuilders, water managers, NGOs, local authorities, academia, etc.), guided by Michelin if necessary. (3) See the 2021 ADAC study, Tyre wear particles in the environment (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club, Tyre abrasion: wear and burden on the environment/31940 RMU), updated in March 2022. MICHELIN MICHELIN CrossClimate 2 MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 -20% e.Primacy vs MICHELIN Primacy 4 vs MICHELIN CrossClimate + vs MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 -13% -20% 223 2024 UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT_MICHELIN
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