Bridgestone Americas has announced that its Firestone Liberia natural rubber growing and processing facility earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition. The ISCC PLUS certification showcases its efforts in reducing environmental impacts, engaging in good agricultural practices and building resilience to climate change.

The certification also recognizes the farm for implementing good agricultural practices, ensuring proper working conditions, complying with local regulations, and fostering effective management practices to facilitate ongoing growth and improvement. The facility is the world's first natural rubber farm to achieve the ISCC PLUS certification.

The Firestone Liberia facility is the largest contiguous natural rubber operation in the world and serves as Liberia's largest private employer, with approximately 4,000 teammates who harvest and process natural rubber. The company also plays an active role in the Liberian community by providing teammates and their dependents free medical care and operating 23 schools, which educate more than 7,000 students.

The facility spans approximately 118,990 acres in Harbel, Magibi County, in West Africa's Liberia. Harbel was named for Harvey S. Firestone, the founder of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, and his wife, Idabelle.

For more details, visit the Bridgestone Americas announcement or visit bridgestoneamericas.com.