First ever tyres with FSC®-certified forest-based materials
Why it’s important
Forest Stewardship Council™ third party certification attests that products from Forest origin are managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers. FSC® is today a rigorous and trusted forest certification system, as well as one of the most recognised worldwide6.
What’s at stake
FSC® certification confirms that natural rubber comes from responsibly managed forests that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of local communities and workers.
FSC® certification indicates:
FSC® certification indicates:
Conservation of biodiversity and responsible forest management.
Benefits for workers and local communities.
Separation of certified and non-certified material, from plantation to tyre manufacturer.
Our journey
2021
World’s first ever tyres containing FSC®-certified natural rubber1 on BMW X5
2024
Pirelli introduced FSC® -certified natural rubber to the F1® tyre 2 range from the 2024 season
2025
Starting from the 2025 season, also GT and DTM championships tyres will have FSC®-certified natural rubber3
2026
100% of European Pirelli production will use FSC® -certified natural rubber by the end of 20264
¹ In which natural rubber accounts for approximately 16% of tyre's weight. Made in Rome (Georgia, US).
² In which natural rubber accounts for approximately 15% of tyre's weight.
³ In which natural rubber accounts for approximately 17% of tyre’s weight.
⁴ On average, the minimum amount of natural rubber in Pirelli car tyres is approximately 15% of the total weight.
⁵ Annual report pag 55, par. 'Nature: redefining the interactions between business and natural capital'. Annual Report 2025
⁶ FSC® GLOBAL CONSUMER INSIGHTS REPORT – Global Report (October 2025).
² In which natural rubber accounts for approximately 15% of tyre's weight.
³ In which natural rubber accounts for approximately 17% of tyre’s weight.
⁴ On average, the minimum amount of natural rubber in Pirelli car tyres is approximately 15% of the total weight.
⁵ Annual report pag 55, par. 'Nature: redefining the interactions between business and natural capital'. Annual Report 2025
⁶ FSC® GLOBAL CONSUMER INSIGHTS REPORT – Global Report (October 2025).