- Highlights key progress in four priority areas
- Reflects on-going commitment to achieving UN SDGs and
Challenge 2050
PLANO,
Texas, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor
North America announced the publication of its 2024 North American
Environmental Sustainability Report (the "Report"), an annual
report highlighting company initiatives across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
"Building on Toyota's foundational principle of continuous
improvement, Toyota aims to achieve our environmental
sustainability goals – not just becoming carbon neutral – but also
the continued collaboration, cooperation, and data management
activities as they become standardized for all team members," said
Kevin Butt, regional environmental
sustainability director, Toyota Motor North America. "I'm confident
Toyota will be successful, and we look forward to seeing additional
growth as we come to further understand the impacts of
sustainability."
The Report outlines Toyota's environmental strategy, highlights
progress toward contributions to the UN SDGs (Sustainable
Development Goals) and details the company's advancements in its
four priority areas—Carbon, Water, Circular Economy (previously
called "Materials" in prior reports), and Biodiversity. The Report
also presents data in an organized environmental metrics table and
includes a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) context index with
disclosures aligned with GRI standards.
Highlights found in this year's Report include:
Carbon
- 77% of Toyota and Lexus models available for purchase or lease
in North America now have an
electrified option, and more are on the way. Explore Toyota's
electrified lineup here.
- 14% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 (operations-related)
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions vs. FY2019.
- As of FY2024, 74 dealers were active in our Dealer
Environmental Excellence Program (D.E.E.P.), a program to help
dealers improve their environmental performance. Participating
dealers have reduced their use of electricity from non-renewable
sources by 20%.
Water
- Achieved a 6.8% decrease in the current year for the number of
gallons of water withdrawn per vehicle manufactured when compared
to FY2021.
- Focusing on water stewardship as a socially equitable,
environmentally sustainable, and economically beneficial method to
achieve through site and watershed-based actions.
Circular Economy (previously "Materials")
- 93% of all waste was recycled, reused or repurposed in
2023.
- Achieved an added 9% reduction of single-use packaging
materials in FY2024 for a total of 22% reduction when compared to
FY2018.
- See our story, Toyota's Evolving Approach to Saving Water, for
examples of how Toyota reduces, reuses, and recycles.
Biodiversity
- An added 4,094.5 acres of pollinator habitat were developed in
FY2024 through collaboration with Pollinator Partnership (P2) and
National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), bringing the
total to 14,432.4 acres (more than halfway to our goal of 26,000
acres). For more information, see our story on Toyota's Blossoming
Commitment: Nurturing Biodiversity through Bees and
Butterflies.
- Conservation programs at 16 of our sites, including nine
assembly and engine plants, have achieved Conservation
Certification, which is Wildlife Habitat Council's® (WHC) voluntary
certification standard designed for broad-based biodiversity
enhancement and conservation education activities on corporate
landholdings. For more on our work with WHC, see our story on the
Indicator Species Project.
To stay informed about the progress of ongoing projects and for
real-time updates or feature stories, visit
Toyota's Environment Sustainability website. The site offers a
comprehensive view of agreements, announcements, and initiatives,
highlighting the dynamic nature of Toyota's environmental
sustainability journey.
LOOKING AHEAD
Toyota is steadfast in its global commitment to achieving the
Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 through a phased approach that
emphasizes collaboration and innovation. Through strategic
investments and the cultivation of partnerships across diverse
industries, the company in North
America is confident in its trajectory toward its four key
focus area aspirations. The Report begins with a letter that
underscores the significance of united efforts in addressing
climate change.
Toyota acknowledges that effectively tackling these challenges
requires collaboration with various partners to develop sustainable
solutions. By adopting an integrated approach that combines diverse
technologies and strategies, Toyota aims to significantly reduce
its environmental impact while promoting mobility for all,
reinforcing the essential role of collective collaborative action
in reaching sustainability targets, and advancing responsible
practices.
To view the complete Report, visit Toyota's Environmental
Sustainability Website.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in
North America for more than 65
years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation
mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than
1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the
design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 47 million cars and
trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in
North Carolina will begin to
manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With
more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker,
Toyota currently offers 30 electrified options in the U.S.
For more information about Toyota, visit
www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
Media Contacts:
Amanda Roark
amanda.roark@toyota.com
Olivia Boisineau-Beckett
olivia.boisineau-beckett@toyota.com
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