Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013)
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Environmental and Social Contribution
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per unit of production by 15% compared with the fiscal 1990 level by the end of fiscal 2015; set a new target of reducing CO2 emissions per unit of production by 15% compared with the fiscal 2005 level by the end of fiscal 2020.
Social Achievements
- Established a new CSR policy in May 2014, comprising a basic policy and priority themes; conducted the Tire Safety Awareness Program, distributing safety pamphlets and offering free tire inspections.
Governance Achievements
- Established a corporate governance structure comprising the Board of Directors, Management Strategy Council, Special Committees, Board of Corporate Officers, and Audit & Supervisory Board; established the Toyo Tires Group Charter of Corporate Behavior and the Toyo Tires Group Code of Conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions per unit of production by 15% compared with the fiscal 2005 level by the end of fiscal 2020; increase auto parts as a percentage of overseas sales to 45% by the fiscal year ending December 2016; increase the unit’s sales ratio to 10% by the fiscal year ending December 2016; raise the overseas production ratio of railway car parts to 35% by the fiscal year ending December 2016; grow insulating urethane product sales by 20% during the course of the 2014 Medium-Term Business Plan.
Environmental Challenges
- Alleged U.S. anti-trust law violation resulting in a fine of US$120 million; class action lawsuit filed in Canada.
Mitigation Strategies
- Entered into a plea agreement with the DOJ and paid the fine; actively dealing with the switch by automakers to modular production and globalization.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- NANOENERGY fuel-efficient tire