Chennai and Limda (Gujarat) Plants of Apollo Tyres Ltd have been recognised with the British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour, one of the highest international accolades for excellence in Health and Safety Management. Chennai Plant also received a special award for Innovation and Development. The Sword and Certificate were presented to Yoichi Sato, Chief Quality and Safety Officer, Apollo Tyres Ltd, along with the respective Unit Heads of Chennai and Limda Plants — C Thomasmathew and Piush Bansal.
This recognition follows the achievement of 5-star ratings by both plants in the British Safety Council’s Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit a few months back. The Sword of Honour is presented to organisations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace. The award underscores Apollo Tyres’ proactive approach to safety, robust management systems and a strong safety-first culture embedded across operations. It reflects the organisation’s continuous efforts to go beyond compliance and create safe, healthy and sustainable working environments for employees, contractors and stakeholders.
Yoichi Sato, Chief Quality and Safety Officer, Apollo Tyres Ltd, said, “Receiving the Sword of Honour for both our plants is a matter of great pride for everyone at Apollo Tyres. This recognition reinforces our belief that operational excellence begins with putting people first. We remain committed to continually strengthening our health and safety practices across all our operations, guided by our ‘Safety First’ philosophy.”
Peter McGettrick, Chairman of British Safety Council, said: “On behalf of the board of trustees and staff of the British Safety Council, I would like to congratulate Apollo Tyres on achieving the highest standards of its health, safety and wellbeing management. Achieving recognition of this sort takes absolute dedication and the utmost professionalism. We are proud to support you in your achievements and delighted we can contribute to your ongoing success.”
Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, added: “I would like to congratulate Apollo Tyres and its staff on this award, in tribute to their commitment to keeping their workplace safe and healthy and contributing to safeguarding the environment. All of the Sword, Globe and Shield award-winning organisations share a commitment and willingness to achieve the uppermost standards of health and safety. We thank Apollo Tyres for contributing to achieving our vision that no one should be injured or made ill through their work.”
The British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour is awarded to organisations worldwide that achieve the highest audit scores and demonstrate excellence in health and safety management throughout the year. This milestone further strengthens Apollo Tyres’ position as a responsible and safety-led organisation, aligned with global best practices and committed to continuous improvement.
