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Environment & Technology

Toyota Earth Charter


"We actively promote environmental initiatives that take into consideration the entire lifecycle of a vehicle by including production, logistics, vehicle usage, disposal and recycling". Cars provide us with freedom of movement, but they also impact upon the environment, through the use of fossil fuels and the emission of CO2. At Toyota, we are very much aware of this, and have positioned the preservation of the environment as a top priority management issue.

Basic Policy

1. Contribute toward a prosperous 21st century society. Aim for growth that is in harmony with the environment, and set as a challenge the achievement of zero emissions throughout all areas of business activities.

2. Pursue all possible environmental technologies developing and establishing new technologies to enable the environment and economy to coexist harmoniously.

3. Develop a voluntary improvement plan, based on thorough preventive measures and compliance to laws that addresses environmental issues on the global, national, and regional scales, and promotes continuous implementation.

4. Working in cooperation with society. Build close and cooperative relationships with a wide spectrum of individuals and organisations involved in environmental preservation including government’s local municipalities, related companies and industries.

Action Guidelines

1. Always be concerned about the environment challenge achieving zero emissions at all stages, in production, utilisation, and disposal etc.

  • Develop and provide products with top-level environmental performance
  • Pursue production activities that do not generate waste
  • Implement through preventative measures
  • Promote businesses that contribute toward environmental improvement

2. Business partners are particulars in creating a better environment

  • Cooperate with associated companies

3. As a member of society actively participate in social actions

  • Participate in the creation of society that recycles
  • Support government environmental policies
  • Contribute to non-profit activities

4. Towards better understanding

  • Actively disclose information and promote environmental awareness

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