We protect biodiversity in the Global South. In German companies, we encourage a commitment to sustainable natural rubber cultivation. In this way, we reduce the consumption of environmentally harmful rubber.
The demand for natural rubber is increasing. However, cultivation areas are limited. The automotive industry sources 80 percent of natural rubber. Increasing consumption is accompanied by deforestation and the loss of forests and biodiversity. The expansion of rubber plantations also has social consequences.
The Natural Rubber Network serves as a point of contact and mediator between companies and society. Companies are offered the opportunity to increase their commitment to sustainably produced natural rubber. We also offer help with the marketing strategy for environmentally friendly rubber products.
Project area
Goals
Support for rubber-working companies to commit themselves to sustainable natural rubber and market it effectively to the public.
industry, science, politics and NGOs.
Encourage the consumption of sustainably produced natural rubber.
Impacts
4
Round tables were held between companies, experts and society on the sustainability of natural rubber in order to develop common goals.
1
internationally oriented certification system for sustainable natural rubber.
Impressions
© Pixelio/Peter Bargmann
Contribution to the sustainability goals
Latest news
Contact persons
Stefan Hörmann
Managing Director
Tel: +49 228 184 86 94 11
Mobile: +49 160 532 10 52
hoermann@globalnature.org
Sponsor
Project partners
