Climate Change Data

Toyota Motor Europe

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Maintained an Environmental Management System (EMS) for over 20 years, with all European sites ISO 14001 certified.
  • Committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2040.

Social Achievements

  • Adherence to Toyota’s Human Rights Policy, respecting international norms like the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination in the workplace.
  • Zero tolerance for child labor and forced labor.

Governance Achievements

  • Implementation of Anti-bribery and Conflict of Interest guidelines.
  • Establishment of a reporting mechanism for concerns regarding bribery, conflict of interest, or breaches of law.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Toyota's global target to become carbon-zero by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • TME to become carbon neutral by 2040.
Short-term Goals:
  • Suppliers to reduce CO2 emissions of supplied parts and materials by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2019).

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing GHG emissions throughout the supply chain.
  • Managing the impact of operations on water usage.
  • Promoting resource recycling and reducing waste.
  • Ensuring compliance with evolving chemical regulations (REACH, CLP, etc.).
  • Addressing conflict minerals in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Requiring suppliers to implement certified EMS (e.g., ISO 14001 or EMAS).
  • Setting targets for GHG emission reductions (50% by 2030 compared to 2019).
  • Promoting the use of recycled materials and renewable resources.
  • Implementing chemical management processes and requiring IMDS data.
  • Requiring suppliers to comply with conflict minerals reporting requirements and follow OECD due diligence framework.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Compliance with Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines
  • Implementation of certified EMS
  • Conflict minerals reporting
  • Chemical management processes
  • GHG emission reduction initiatives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 14001, EMAS, GHG Protocol, LCA Protocol, OECD due diligence framework

Certifications: ISO 14001