Let’s face it: there’s only one planet Earth. That’s why we focus on environmentally sustainable solutions in everything we do and every vehicle we make. From our 14 North American manufacturing plants to the more than 1 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles assembled in the U.S., we are advancing toward a brighter tomorrow.
Here are some of the sustainable solutions we’ve achieved
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE 1:
BY 2050, WE WILL ELIMINATE ALMOST ALL CO2 EMISSIONS FROM NEW TOYOTA VEHICLES.
Reducing CO2 emissions by 90 percent from new vehicles by 2050 is a really big deal. That’s why we’re working today to innovate and introduce next-generation powertrains and vehicles. Products like Prius Prime and Mirai will move us closer to a low carbon future.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE 2:
BY 2050, WE WILL ELIMINATE ALL CO2 EMISSIONS FROM THE MANUFACTURING OF PARTS AND MATERIALS USED TO PRODUCE TOYOTA VEHICLES.
To achieve Challenge 2, the manufacturing of parts and materials we purchase to assemble our vehicles will no longer emit CO2. This goal requires close collaboration with suppliers and partners to scale up progress as we work toward Toyota’s vision for a better planet.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE 3:
BY 2050, WE WILL ELIMINATE ALL CO2 EMISSIONS FROM TOYOTA FACILITIES, LOGISTICS AND PROCESSES.
Challenge 3 demands we rethink the way we power our facilities, especially our North American manufacturing plants where we assemble Toyota vehicles. So today, we are implementing projects that reduce our energy consumption, increase our use of renewable energy and minimize CO2 emissions from logistics operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE 4:
BY 2050, TOYOTA WILL ENSURE ALL TOYOTA FACILITIES AND PROCESSES CONSERVE AND PROTECT WATER RESOURCES.
Availability of clean water is increasingly important, especially to communities in water-stressed regions of North America. Toyota will continue to manage, protect and conserve this critical resource. That’s why Toyota is focused on reducing our water use and exploring options for reusing and recycling water, especially at our manufacturing facilities.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE 5:
BY 2050, TOYOTA WILL ENSURE ALL TOYOTA FACILITIES AND PROCESSES SUPPORT A RECYCLING-BASED SOCIETY.
Challenge 5 requires us to help establish a society where sustainable materials are used and waste becomes a thing of the past. That’s why we continue to look for ways to keep materials circulating and out of landfills – taking Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to a whole new level.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE 6:
BY 2050, TOYOTA WILL ENSURE ALL TOYOTA FACILITIES AND PROCESSES OPERATE IN HARMONY WITH NATURE.
We know Toyota provides important benefits to the local communities where we live, work and play. We also know that each location has a unique and important natural balance of plants, animals and ecosystems. That’s why Challenge 6 supports our efforts to minimize the disruption of natural habitats as we plan, construct and manage our facilities across North America.
Our North American Environmental Report features information about our four focus areas – CARBON, WATER, MATERIALS and BIODIVERSITY – plus related OUTREACH activities. This report covers all aspects of the vehicle life cycle throughout the Toyota and Lexus brands during the 2018 fiscal and product model year. This report also defines our long-term environmental sustainability strategy as we continue to build a more sustainable future.
Some of our achievements in fiscal year 2018 included:
How do you balance a passion for performance with a love for the planet? It’s a question our engineers answer every day. We’re creating vehicles that are safe, practical and fun to drive – while at the same time working to ensure our cars and trucks are at the forefront of environmental engineering. Today, with more than 2 million Toyota hybrid vehicles on U.S. roads – more than any other manufacturer – and new breakthroughs in plug-in, electric, and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, we’re building better cars for the road and for the Earth.
A vehicle whose sole emission is water? That’s the incredible promise of fuel cell technology. We’re taking that promise and making it a reality with our hydrogen-powered, fuel cell vehicle: the Toyota Mirai. This next-generation vehicle offers an EPA-estimated driving range rating of 312 miles2 and can be refueled in about five minutes.
We introduced the world to Prius nearly two decades ago — the world's first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. By combining an ultra-efficient gasoline engine with a self-charging electric motor, Prius proved that driving could be cleaner, smarter and still a whole lot of fun. Today, our family of hybrid vehicles has grown beyond Prius to include Prius c, Prius v, Camry, Avalon, Highlander and RAV4.
Thanks to our community of hybrid drivers (they're a passionate bunch), and Toyota hybrid drivers all around the world, an estimated 67 million tons of CO2 emissions have been prevented from entering the atmosphere. What began as a little experiment has started a worldwide clean driving revolution.
One small step for hybrid technology creates one giant leap for fuel efficiency. Plug-in hybrid technology represents an advancement in fuel efficiency and practicality.
The 2017 Prius Prime uses Toyota's intelligent energy management system to monitor a driver's energy use. The result? An Electric Mode driving range of 22 miles, enough to meet the daily commuter distance of more than half of U.S. drivers.
Sure the numbers are impressive: an EPA-estimated 133 MPG equivalent efficiency and an estimated driving range of over 600 miles. But what's really impressive is the potential of plug-ins to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're pretty charged up about that.
In order to create positive change, we work closely with inspiring environmental organizations. Some of these key partnerships include:
Taking a hands-on approach as the national corporate sponsor for National Public Lands Day, thousands of Toyota volunteers come together to restore, refurbish and rehabilitate public lands ranging from national parks to local forests and beaches.
Visit Public Lands DaySupporting a resource that supports all of us—that’s the driving force behind the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, a competition in which mayors inspire their citizens to conserve water.
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