Climate Change Data

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2002-04 to 2002-09, 2013, 2014, 2015-04 to 2016-03, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2002-04 to 2002-09

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
  • Changes in laws, regulations, and government policies affecting Toyota’s automotive operations (environmental protection, vehicle emissions, vehicle fuel economy, vehicle safety)
  • Political instability in the markets in which Toyota operates
  • Fuel shortages or interruptions in transportation systems, labor strikes, work stoppages

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2013

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced emissions by nearly 30% in the F-Grid project (compared to similar sized industrial complexes)
  • Development and promotion of eco-cars (hybrids and EVs)

Social Achievements

  • Establishment of Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. (TMEJ) to revitalize the Tohoku region, creating approximately 500,000 vehicles in fiscal 2013
  • Kokoro Hakobu Project supporting reconstruction and revitalization efforts in disaster-stricken areas (awarded 2012 Mécénat Award)
  • Development of partner robots for nursing, medical, and home care

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • The Great East Japan Earthquake and its impact on the Tohoku region
Mitigation Strategies
  • Establishment of TMEJ and the F-Grid project to revitalize the Tohoku region and create a smart community with energy self-sufficiency and reduced emissions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-cars (hybrids and EVs)
  • TOYOTA i-ROAD

Awards & Recognition

  • 2012 Mécénat Award

Reporting Period: 2014

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Safety
  • Human Resources Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Cumulative hybrid sales passed 6 million units by December 2013, resulting in approximately 41 million fewer tons of CO2 emissions compared to gasoline-powered vehicles.
  • Achieved world-class thermal efficiency of 38% in a 1.3-liter gasoline engine.
  • Launched 27 hybrid models and one plug-in hybrid model in about 80 countries and regions by August 2014.

Social Achievements

  • Established the Toyota Mobility Foundation to provide global assistance to NPOs and research organizations.
  • Conducted traffic safety education programs globally, distributing almost 134 million copies of traffic safety picture books.
  • Two Toyota employees awarded gold medals at the 42nd WorldSkills Competition.

Governance Achievements

  • Announced the “Toyota Global Vision” and commenced “Visionary Management” in March 2011.
  • Reorganized automotive operations into four business units in April 2013.
  • Appointed three Outside Directors in June 2013 to enhance corporate governance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve the Toyota Global Vision of sustainable growth and enriching lives.
  • Launch a fuel cell sedan in Japan before March 2015 and in the U.S. and Europe around summer 2015.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Commercialize automated highway driving assist (AHDA) in the mid-2010s.
  • Become the first company in the world to commercialize systems using the 700 MHz band for vehicle-infrastructure communication (by mid-2010s).
Short-term Goals:
  • Commercialize SiC power semiconductors offering a 10% improvement in fuel economy (by 2015).
  • Launch a total of 15 new hybrid models worldwide (by 2015).

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to various factors.
  • Increased competition in the automotive industry.
  • Economic slowdown in some emerging markets.
  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
  • Stringent fuel economy and safety regulations in emerging markets.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Consolidated all North American headquarters functions in Plano, Texas (planned for 2016).
  • Continued cost reduction efforts with suppliers.
  • Aggressive marketing efforts.
  • Development of next-generation eco-cars (hybrids, EVs, FCVs).
  • Strengthening of regional strategies and relationships with distributors.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Close collaboration with suppliers for cost reduction and efficient component development.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and eco-cars.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Hybrid vehicles
  • Plug-in hybrid vehicles
  • Electric vehicles
  • Fuel cell vehicles

Awards & Recognition

  • 2013 Good Design Award for “SINCE feelas” smart houses.

Reporting Period: 2015-04 to 2016-03

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Safety and Peace of Mind
  • Waku-doki (excitement and exhilaration that wows you)

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched MIRAI (FCV)
  • Continued to popularize HV & PHV globally
  • Reduced CO₂ Emissions per Unit Produced

Social Achievements

  • Established Toyota Research Institute, Inc. to accelerate research and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology
  • Implemented company-wide restructuring to improve decision-making and working practices
  • Launched initiatives for employee well-being and development

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted Toyota Global Vision in 2011
  • Established CSR Committee in 2007 (later integrated into Corporate Planning and Governance Meetings)
  • Implemented company-wide restructuring in April 2016

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050: Six challenges for 2050 (including achieving zero CO2 emissions from new vehicles, plant zero CO2 emissions, and life cycle zero CO2 emissions)
Medium-term Goals:
  • By around 2020, about half of Toyota cars will be produced in line with TNGA
  • Achieve zero CO2 emissions at all plants by 2050
Short-term Goals:
  • Realization of Highway Teammate around 2020

Environmental Challenges

  • Global economic uncertainty
  • Increased competition in the automotive industry
  • Technological advancements requiring significant investment
  • Environmental regulations
  • Aging population and labor shortages in developed countries
  • Supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in R&D for ever-better cars and advanced technologies
  • Implementing TNGA to improve efficiency and reduce development resources
  • Strengthening financial foundation
  • Company-wide restructuring to improve decision-making and efficiency
  • Building a disaster-resilient supply chain
  • Promoting local production and sourcing

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 70 distributors and 3,692 dealers from 66 countries participated in the Dealer Environmental Risk Audit Program (DERAP) in FY2015

Responsible Procurement
  • Toyota Green Purchasing Guideline
  • Monozukuri Innovation with suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Hydrogen-based society

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Prius
  • MIRAI (FCV)
  • Hybrid vehicles
  • Fuel cell vehicles

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Legal Compliance
  • Labor and Human Rights
  • Environment
  • Responsible Material Procurement
  • Local/Global Community

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Avoid procurement or usage of materials obtained through unethical or unacceptable means (such as conflict minerals, cobalt, natural rubber).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities