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