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Toyota and the Environment
Kaizen
“Continuous improvement.
As no process can ever be declared perfect,
there is always room for improvement.”
Toyota in Europe
One of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers, Toyota has been operating in Europe since the early 1960s.
The company has invested over e7 billion throughout Europe since 1990 and currently employs around 80,000 people –
directly and through retailer channels. With its European Head Office in Brussels, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) is supported
by 31 National Marketing and Sales Companies operating in 56 countries, a total of around 3,000 Toyota and Lexus
retailers, and 9 manufacturing plants. In 2008, Toyota sold 1,112,021 vehicles in Europe.
February 2009 edition
1. aim: zero emissions | 04
2. towards the ultimate eco-car | 06
3. green technologies | 08
4. clean operations | 16
5. reduce, reuse, recycle | 19
6. making a difference | 20
7. today for tomorrow | 22
contents
aim: zero emissions
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By 2020 it is estimated that there will be as many as 1.5 billion cars on the road, almost twice the current number. This rise in car ownership will take place in Europe as much as elsewhere around the world – particularly in emerging markets.
This growth will have a major impact on Greenhouse Gas emissions. Roughly one quarter of today’s CO2 emissions in Europe are generated by the transport sector, and around 50% of that comes from automobiles. Bearing this in mind, the automotive industry has a key role to play in reducing CO2
and other emissions.
The practical questions are: what can be done; who will be responsible; and when will they act?
At Toyota we believe that something must be done and that it is our responsibility to lead the industry’s response to the environmental challenge. Through a combination of wide-ranging creative technologies,
and in cooperation with our key stakeholders – industry, government, non-governmental orga nisa tions, partners and customers – we have already achieved a great deal, and with their support we aim to achieve much more.
We believe that environ mental sustainability is the single biggest challenge facing our industry and our society this century. Our response affects not only our products
but every aspect of our business and every person in it. Guided by a clear vision of sustainable mobility, which strikes a balance between economic growth and environmental protection, we are:
•pioneering ground-breaking environmental techno-logies such as hybrid (petrol/electric), and fuel cell (hydrogen) drive systems
•developingawiderangeofvehiclespoweredbyfuel-efficient petrol and clean diesel engines
•reducing the environmental impact of all our opera-tions
•minimisingthenaturalresourcesweuseinmanufactureand maximising recycling and reuse, and
•workingwithlocalcommunitiestoimprovethequalityof the environment.
We call this our 360° approach to environmental leadership.
We strive to achieve zero emis sions, with zero waste across every part of our business. We believe that, given the time and skills, and through Kaizen (the Japanese word for “continuous improvement”), this is possible. Our goal is not just to minimise damage to the environment, but to improve it. We believe that the growth and success of our business depend on this.
30% Electricity and Heat Production
24% Transportation
16% Manufacturing Industries and Construction
12% Residential
5% Commercial / Institutional
4% Petroleum Refining
9% Other
Source EEA (European Environment Agency) Technical Report 6/2006
24%
30%
9%
16%
12%
5%4%
European CO2 emissions by sector
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EMISSIONS from the manufacture and use of cars
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Particulate Matter (PM)
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Sulphur Oxides
a Greenhouse Gas that contributes to global
warming.
found in soot from factories and car exhaust
amongst others. Can cause respiratory diseases.
cause acid rain. Also generate ozone that can
contribute to photochemical smog and global
warming.
hydrocarbons from industrial processes, factories
and cars. Contribute to smog.
include sulphur dioxide, a key ingredient in acid
rain.
how do cars affect the ENVIRONMENT?
MANUFACTURING
•Energy
•Water
•Waste
•Emissions
DRIVING AND MAINTENANCE
•CarbonDioxide
•ParticulateMatter
•NitrogenOxides
•SulphurOxides
•VolatileOrganicCompounds
END OF LIFE
•Reuse
•Recycling
•Energyrecovery
•Landfill
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1MATERIAL PRODUCTION
•Resourcesused
•Energyused
The Toyota 360°
approach
to minimising
environmental
impact runs through
every part of our
business
and its operating
environment.
Product Design& Development
Recycling of End-of-Life
Vehicles
Sales & Marketingand After Sales
Logistics
Productionour 360°
APPROACh
towards the ultimate eco-car
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21st century fuels
Oil is a limited resource and its use has a negative impact on the environment. This means that now is the time to start developing vehicles powered by alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity or fuel cells.
IfwepursuethisR&Deffectivelyenough,webelieve thatwe will achieve a step change in reducing the environmental impact of the car, creating an “ultimate eco-car” – a car with zero exhaust emissions and no negative impact on the environment.
In the immediate future, no single engine technology or fuel can deliver the solution to the emissions problem, so we
are simultaneously exploring a whole range of cleaner and greener innovations.
We have made a fundamental commitment to developing hybrid systems as the core technology for eco-cars, as it allows us to combine different power sources in ways that maximise the strengths of each.
Our vision is ambitious. But while we work towards it, we will continue to push the technological advances we are making into the market, providing the right car, for the right place, at the right time, to drive improvements on the road today.
THE RIGHT CAR • THE RIGHT PLACE • THE RIGHT TIM
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CO2
reduction
Biofuels Syntheticfuels
Energy
diversity
Gasoline
Diesel
Gaseous
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toyota ecological
Vehicle assessment
system (eco-Vas)
To achieve lower emissions and greener vehicles on the way towards the ultimate
eco-car, it is essential to plan and measure progress. So we developed the Toyota
EcologicalVehicleAssessmentSystem,orEco-VAS.Thisisacomprehensive
approach to assessing a vehicle’s whole life cycle – from production, through use,
todisposal–intermsofitsimpactontheenvironment.Eco-VASstartsattheearly
stages of development, before the vehicle is built.
“For Toyota, hybrid technology is the common thread for the future and we are convinced that
hybrid is truly the core technology for the 21st century.”
Tadashi Arashima, CEO and President, Toyota Motor Europe
830 Km on one tanK
of hydrogen
Zero emissions are not as far away as many people think. The Toyota Advanced
FuelCellHybridVehicle(FCHV-adv),afive-seatconceptcar,usesahighpressure
hydrogen tank making it possible to travel up to 830 km
without a single fuel stop. If clean, renewable hydrogen fuel
sources can be guaranteed, Fuel Cell vehicles offer the
prospect of emission-free driving. But obstacles still remain
in terms of technology, infrastructure and cost.
Toyota’s i-REAL personal transport concept is one step towards zero emission
urban transport. Powered by an electric battery and with a high-speed
cruising mode of up to 30 km/h, the i-REAL has a range of up to 30 km between
charges.
VehicleplanningTarget setting
DesigningandprototypebuildingTarget-achievement status check
Evaluation-results feedback
ProductionTarget-achievement status
confirmation
THE RIGHT CAR • THE RIGHT PLACE • THE RIGHT TIM
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petrol and diesel
Petrol and diesel come at a price, and not just at the pump. They emit CO2 and other gases and particles that pollute the atmosphere. As petrol and diesel will continue to power vehicles in the immediate future, we are dedicated to developing technologies that continuously improve fuel efficiency to reduce these emissions.
We have re-examined the whole structure of the internal combustion engine to find ways for petrol and diesel engines to burn less fuel more efficiently without compromising on performance. This has led to new intelligent technologies that use advanced fuel solutions.
toyota optimal
driVe
No longer do you have to choose between green credentials and driving performance
when purchasing conventional technologies like petrol or diesel. By the end of 2009,
upto80%ofToyota’svehicleline-upwillcomewiththeToyotaOptimalDrive
assurance: innovative environmental solutions that deliver a powerful balance of
reduced fuel consumption, low CO2 emissions and uncompromised driving pleasure.
getting more from petrol
If you use less fuel, you reduce the whole chain of pollution. And you save money.
Toyota’s Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) uses lessfuel than comparable petrol engines and emits less Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides and Hydrocarbons. Dual VVT-I
takes this technology one step further, by varying the timing of the intake valves, as well as the exhaust valves, simultaneously. In2008,weintroducedValvematic,whichcomes as standard on the all-new petrol engine Avensis, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 26% while also increasing power by some 20%.
clean diesel, outstanding performance
On the road, diesel engines can use less fuel and produce less CO2 than petrol engines. Thanks to these benefits and the potential cost savings, more than 50% of all new cars sold in Europe today are diesels. But diesel exhaust contains higher quantities of Particulate Matter (PM) as well as Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), which, unless managed properly, pollute the air.
Toaddressthis,welaunchedD-4D,whichincludesasystemdesigned to inject a precise amount of fuel directly into the combustion chamber to deliver more efficient combustion, better fuel economy and lower emissions. In 2003, we also developedaspecialcatalyst–ToyotaDieselCleanAdvancedTechnology – to reduce PM and NOx. Later, a DieselParticulateFilter(DPF)wasintroducedtocapturePM.
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ToyotaD-CAT,asitisknown,isamaintenance-freesolutionthat simultaneously reduces PM and NOx without the need for additives, making it one of the world’s cleanest diesel engine technologies.
It offers superior performance in terms of power and torque, noise levels, vibration and harshness, and is generally up to 20% more fuel-efficient than diesel engines of similar power.
Shifting up a gear earlier can lead to fuel savings of up to 8%. Toyota’s Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) shows
drivers when to shift gear – saving money and helping the environment.
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designed for low-emission living
Clever design which improves everyday life and lowers fuel use is also at the heart of sustainable mobility. The Toyota iQ is a breakthrough in ’small yet spacious’ layout. Less than three metres in length, it is the world’s smallest four
seater. Packed with design innovations – such as its flat under-floor fuel tank and asymmetric dashboard – the iQ is a serious driving machine with CO2 emissions starting as low as 99 g/km.
iQ
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roughly one third of urban driving time is spent waiting at lights or in traffic jams. Toyota’s
Stop & Start system cuts the engine when your car slows to a standstill and instantly restarts when
you push the clutch – saving you fuel and helping the environment.
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hybrids – the environmental choice
When we launched Toyota’s hybrid model – Prius – in 1997, it was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. Now, despite the launch of competitor models with hybrid features, Prius is still by far the world’s most popular hybrid, with more than 1.2 million cars sold
worldwide. We don’t just focus on reducing vehicle emissions. We also assess the environmental impact of our hybrids at every stage of their life cycle. For more information on Prius, please refer to the product brochure.
Multidrive S represents Toyota’s latest continuously variable transmission technology;
itistheperfectillustrationoftheToyotaOptimalDrivedouble-wininbothdrivingand
environmental performance. Offering a smooth
shift, it automatically leverages power and fuel
consumption, by always using the optimum
engine speed.
hybrid synergy drive®
To meet customer needs, and because we believe that hybrids are the key to sustainable mobility, we are constantly pushing this technology further.
Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) arrived with the secondgeneration Prius in 2003, bringing improved battery performance. HSD combines driving pleasure with fueleconomy, low emissions and silent driving in Electric Vehicle mode. The third generation Prius, launched in 2009, has taken fuel efficiency and driving performance to a new level.
multidriVe s
Avensis wagon
new
on the third
generation
prius
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how do our hybrids work?
Hybrid technology improves vehicle efficiency whatever the energy source – gasoline, diesel, gaseous fuels, biofuels, synthetic fuels, hydrogen or electricity. Most hybrids use an ultra-efficient petrol engine combined with a zero-emission electric motor matched to a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) electric battery pack to provide additional power. The revolutionary breakthrough achieved by hybrid technology
is the intelligent management of the energy flows from these two different power sources so that each dimension of driving – acceleration, open road, braking and stop-and-go – is optimised. In a petrol/electric hybrid, for instance, the electric motor is powered by a battery that is recharged during braking or deceleration. Then, when extra power is required, the petrol engine kicks in.
Energy recovered and storedHigh fuel-efficiency driving Zero fuel consumption
Electricity is generatedand partly recharges the battery
Engine power &electric motor power
Runs with electric motorand engine in most fuel-efficient
configuration
Engine stops automaticallyand can run on electricity alone
Deceleration/brakingFull-throttle accelerationOrdinary driving Stop-and-go
Engine
Electric motorBattery
Engine
Electric motorBattery Battery Electric motorBattery
•hybridsystemindicatorencourages ultra fuel-efficient driving
•normal,EcoandPowerdriving modes
•world’sfirstpre-air-conditioningsystem powered by solar panel on roof
The third generation Prius
Unlike “mild hybrid” alternatives, the new Prius is equipped with a “full hybrid”
systemcapableofrunningexclusivelyinElectricVehicle(EV)mode.Toyota’sfull
hybrid technology offers superior fuel economy and driving performance.
not all hyBrids
are eQual
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“My company has been running Prius taxis since 2002. We now have 14 cars in our
fleet, each driving two shifts per day with different drivers, seven days a week. Our
first Prius clocked up 360,000 km. Reliability is key in our line of work …we have
never experienced a breakdown.”
Bernd Engel, Owner, Eastside Taxi Company (Berlin, Germany)
“The Prius already has iconic status because of its green credentials; now it’s
demonstrating that it’s also the watchword for reliability and satisfaction.”
Steve Fowler, Editor, What Car?
•emissions: CO2 emissions as low as 89 g/km(1)
ThE 4 BENEFITS of hyBrid synergy driVe
(1) 15" alloy wheels
•engine noise: unlike other hybrids, Prius can run on the electric motor alone, offering a completely silent driving experience
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Turning on your air conditioning can add up to 25% to fuel consumption.
PRIUS hSD: an all-round winner
•fuel consumption: overall fuel economy improved by 14% at 3.9 litres/100 km - compared to previous generation Prius(1)
•driving performance: matches any conventional D-segment2.0-litrevehicle
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lexus hybrid drive®
Lexus first introduced hybrid technology in the RX 400h in May 2005. Since then, the Lexus GS 450h, the LS 600h and the RX 450h have been launched to great acclaim. LexusHybridDrive(LHD),asitisknown,combinesaV6ora V8 petrol engine with one or two high output electricmotors for superior performance that rivals a bigger petrol engine. LHD vehicles start silently, accelerate powerfullyand seamlessly, and deliver exceptional fuel economy and significantly reduced CO2 emissions.(1)
(1) As compared with conventional vehicles of similar size and engine output.
hISTORY of hyBrids
199720032005
20062007
2008
2009
•Toyotalaunchestheworld’sfirstmass-producedhybridcar,Prius
•HybridSynergyDriveintegratedintothesecondgenerationPrius
•PriusvotedEuropeanCaroftheYear
•LexusRX400hlaunchedwithLexusHybridDrive(LHD)–theworld’sfirstpremiumperformancehybrid
•LexusGS450hlaunch–thefirstpremiumperformancehybridsedan
•LexusLS600hlaunch–apremiumhybridsedanwithpermanentAll-WheelDrive
•FrenchenergysupplierEDFandToyotaannouncePlug-inHybridVehicle(PHV)partnership
•CumulativeworldwidesalesofToyotaandLexushybridstoponemillionvehicles
•SalesofPriuspasstheonemillionunitmark
•Over1.7millionToyotaandLexushybridvehiclessoldworldwide,over175,000oftheminEurope
•ToyotalaunchesthethirdgenerationPrius
•LexusRX450hlaunch–asuccessortotheworld’sfirstpremiumperformancehybrid
RX 450h
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phV – the best of both worlds
Currently being road-tested in France and the UK, Toyota’s Plug-inHybridVehicle(PHV)representsthenextstepinoureffortstocreatetheultimateeco-car.APHVcanbechargedeither during driving like a regular hybrid (through decele-ration or braking) or by plugging it in at home, at work, or at a dedicated power outlet using a standard electrical plug. Recharging takes just one and half to two hours. Compared toToyota’shybridPrius,aPHV isable to runmoreoften
in its petrol-free, electric-only mode, meaning lower running costs and less CO2 – especially when renewable electricity is used.
Toyota’snewBatteryResearchDepartmentisnowworkingwith Panasonic EV Energy to develop and lease PHVsequipped with more advanced lithium-ion batteries to European fleet customers by the end of 2009.
Statistics show that in many european countries more than 70% of daily car journeys do not exceed 10 km.
For driving distances of less than 10 km between recharges, actual driving of the Toyota Phv generates
zero CO2 emissions.
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the power
of partnerships
OurPlug-InHybridVehicle(PHV)programmeshowshowenvironmentalprogresscan
beachievedthroughpartnerships.InadditiontoourworkwithPanasonicEVEnergy
to boost battery performance, we have
teamedupwithEDFGroupinEurope,aspart
ofaglobalR&Dprogrammetoroad-test
PHVs.PHVsarenowbeingtrialledaspart
ofEDF’scompanyfleetinLondonandParis,
and we are working together to develop a
recharging and payment system for a new
generation of public charging stations.
phV – Building
on the Benefits
EarlytestssuggestthataPHVisupto60%morefuelefficientthanToyota’shybrid
Prius for trips of up to 25 km, and could reduce running costs by up to 20%.
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fuels for the future
Our attention to environmental gains goes beyond the engine to the source: fuel. We are pursuing a range of alternative fuels that promise to lower or eliminate emissions and which take into account that oil is a limited resource. This ensures that Toyota vehicles, today and tomorrow, can be powered in the most advanced and
environmentally-friendly way.
Liquid biofuels work today. All current generation Toyota and Lexus petrol vehicles in Europe can run on petrol blended with up to 10% bioethanol (E10), while our diesel models can run on a blend of up to 5% biodiesel (B5).
better biofuels – a tree in your tank
First generation biofuels are made from food crops such as corn, sugarcane, and soybeans, and their widespread adoption is having a serious knock-on effect on land use, protected species, and food supply and prices. To help remedy this, and as part of our continuous development of more efficient and stable fuels, we are using our bio-technology expertise to develop production capability for cellulosic ethanol – otherwise known as second generation
biofuels. This will enable biofuels to be obtained from non-food plant sources, such as wood chips and straw.
With new technology comes new responsibility. We are also working with NGOs, governments, other vehicle manufacturers and industry bodies to develop standards and criteria to safeguard against any potential negative consequences of biofuel production and use.
hydrogen cars – a new age of steam?
The chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen can produce clean electrical energy with no emissions except water vapour. Since 1992 we have been resear ching how to store this energy in a fuel cell that can drive a car long distances. In 2002 we built the world’s first Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle(FCHV),equippedwiththeToyotaFCStack–afuelcell developed completely in-house.
Thelatestprototype,theFCHV-adv(advanced):•storeshydrogeninanextremelyhighpressuretank
(70 MPa)• improvesfuelefficiencyby25%comparedtotheFCHV,
and•hasapotentialdrivingrangebetweenfuelstopsofup
to 830 km.
Checking tyre pressure monthly and setting it to the
recommended pressure can save up to 3% in fuel
consumption, as well as making your tyres last longer.
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clean operations
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For Toyota, producing environmentally-friendly vehicles is not enough. They must be produced and sold in sustainable, environmentally-friendly facilities by people who measure their performance in terms of positive social and environmental impact. This forms part of our 360° approach to environmental leadership.
By striving to reduce the amount of energy, water and substances of concern used, as well as the amount of waste created in the manufacturing process, we are continuously reducing the environmental impact of our operations. At the heart of our progress is Kaizen (the Japanese word for continuous improvement).
“We must take a much longer view than the life-cycle of a single vehicle. If we
want to produce truly environmentally-friendly vehicles they must be made in
environmentally-friendly plants which are sustainable over several generations.”
DidierLeroy,ExecutiveVice-President,ToyotaMotorEuropePresident of Toyota Motor Manufacturing France
sustainable plants
In 2007, Toyota selected five “Sustainable Plants” worldwide to serve as industry-leading prototypes for clean and green production. Two of them are in Europe: one in the UK and one in France. They act as pilots, testing out the best ways for us to realise our ambitious environmental targets. Once established, best practices are passed onto the rest of our operations by the process known as Yokoten.
In our journey towards sustainability, we believe that a Sustainable Plant should be able to operate for more
than 100 years with minimal impact on the environment. To achieve this vision, it should:
•userenewableenergy,suchassolarandwindpower•implement innovative technologies to reduce waste
and achieve groundbreaking environmental perfor-mance, and
•enhance thenaturalenvironmentandpreserveeco-systems through tree planting and other conservation activities.
since 2001,
our car,
engine and
transmission
plants in europe
haVe:
reduced average water use per car built by 42%
reducedaverageVolatileOrganicCompounds(VOCs)percarbuiltby47%
reduced average energy use per car built by 44% – achieving the lowest levels of any volume manufacturer in Europe(1)
secured ISO 14001 certification – the international reference for environmental management
achieved zero-waste-to-landfill
(1) Internal Toyota study
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tps:
“do more with less”
The Toyota approach to manufacturing efficiency and standardised quality began
over 70 years ago with the world-renowned Toyota Production System (TPS), whose
core principle was to “do more with less”.
Kaizen (continuous improvement), Yokoten (best practice) and Genchi Genbutsu
(going to the source to find the facts) are each core processes in TPS. Over the years,
TPS has evolved to include environmental targets and new environment-focused
initiatives, including the Sustainable Plants programme.
ToyotaMotorManufacturingFranceinValencienneshasdeliveredarangeofpowerful
efficienciesintheproductionoftheToyotaYaris:
• Since2002theplanthasreducedCO2 emissions (from electricity and other fuels)
percarbuiltby41%;energyconsumptionpercarbuiltby40%;VolatileOrganic
Compounds per car built by 51%.
• Theplantnolongersendsanywastetolandfill.Ofthe9.5kgofwastecreatedin
theproductionoftheYaris,4kgisdirectlyrecyclableandtheremaining5.5kgis
used as a substitute fuel for industrial processes.
• Justover1.13m3ofwaterisusedperToyotaYarisproduced–thelowestwater
usage per car built of any Toyota plant in the world. The plant is now striving for a
new target: less than 1m3 water usage per car produced.
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sustainable retailers
With over 3,000 Toyota and Lexus retailers across Europe, a lot of our emissions are ‘spent’ selling cars. We decided to set ambitious new sustainability targets in this area.
In 2008, we launched the “Sustainable Retailer” programme to reduce our energy consumption, CO2 footprint, water consumption and overall running costs across our entire retail network. It is the first pan-European initiative of its kind by any vehicle manufacturer in Europe.
The programme covers everything from roofing insulation
and rainwater re-use to solar panels on the roof. It applies to both new builds and major refurbishments – each must undergo a rigorous environmental assessment – as well as existing retail outlets, which are subject to an energy kaizen programme. On-site audits help business owners implement simple and practical changes to reduce their impact on the environment.
To kick-start this programme, we are building a Sustainable Retailer in La Rochelle, France, paving the way for a new generation of eco-friendly dealerships.
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SUSTAINABLE RETAILER,
LA ROCHELLE, FRANCE
NEW RETAILER
BUILDING WITh
• greenroof
• solarpanelsforheating
and electricity
• recycled/reusedmaterials
from existing building
BENEFITS/SAVINGS VS. AVERAGE
RETAILER PERFORMANCE
• 72%reductioninenergyconsumption
per square metre
• 50%savinginwaterconsumptionpervehicle
• 29%reductioninwaterconsumption
per employee
• 100%lessNOxemissionsperyear
• 100%greenelectricityfromsolarpanels
offsetting >16 tonnes of CO2 per year
The all-new Avensis has been designed to minimise environmental impact
at every stage of its life cycle.
• CO2 emissions from design to disposal have been cut by 9% compared
to the previous model.
• EachAvensisbuiltatTMUKusesupto17kgofrecycledmaterials.
• Powertrainshavebeenre-engineered,reducingCO2 levels by up
to 26% on some petrol engines, and up to 10% on some diesels.
• Evenatitsendoflife,whendroppedoffatoneofToyota’stake-back
points, the Avensis is designed to be 95% recoverable.
from design
to disposal
at toyota motor
manufacturing uK
Avensis sedan
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reduce, reuse, recycleWhen you buy a Toyota you can rely on an environmental commitment that covers the whole life of the vehicle. This extends from selecting the best materials to creating the most efficient design, right through to recovery and recycling at the end of the vehicle’s useful life. We are committed to
making vehicles which minimise environmental impact at every stage in the lifecycle. Our 2015 target is to have 85% of the vehicle weight reused or recycled and 10% energy recovery, leaving the remaining 5% for disposal. We are on-track to achieve this ahead of schedule.
the end of the road
avoiding harmful substances
Lead, together with Mercury, Cadmium and Hexavalent Chromium, are heavy metals that
cause long-term damage to the environment if buried unprocessed in landfill. Our cars are
now virtually free of these heavy metals. For example, we use zero-lead car parts and anti-
corrosion coating as well as mercury-free lighting and switches. We also avoid harmful
substances in solvents and various kinds of paints.
reusing parts
Batteries, tyres and oil filters all need to be replaced during a vehicle’s lifetime. So we have
set up a waste collection system that retrieves used parts from European retailers and sends
them back for recovery. We also recondition more robust parts. “Remanufactured” parts now
include air conditioning compressors, power steering racks, cylinder heads, starters,
automatic transmissions, alternators, engines and clutch kits.
driver take-back points
When a Toyota or Lexus car reaches the end of its life, the driver can simply return it to a
Toyota take-back point. Take-back points have been set up in 30 countries across Europe.
easy to dismantle
Tosimplifythedismantlingprocess,wedesignednew‘EasytoDismantle’marks.Theyshow
useful points for dismantling, like the positions at which large resin parts can be separated
easily and the points where holes can be drilled for removing fuel.
best practice dismantling
To make it easier to identify parts and materials suitable for recycling, we use internationally-
approved parts and material coding standards. Best practice dismantling treatment is
guaranteedthroughtheInternationalDismantlingInformationSystem(www.idis2.com),
which includes detailed dismantling advice on 48 Toyota and 14 Lexus models.
material
difference
Cars often contain plastics that are hard to recycle. So Toyota has developed a special
recyclable plastic called Toyota Super Olefin Polymer, or TSOP, that can be used
to make car bumpers and other parts which can then be recycled many times over.
Most of our cars are now manufactured with an improved TSOP, greatly improving
recyclability.
Keeping your windows closed makes a real difference to fuel consumption, reducing it by up to 5%.
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making a difference
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Our greatest asset in implementing any environmental measure is our people, who possess a huge range of technical capabilities, plus the motivation to use them to protect and improve the environment. Wherever possible, we try to share our technical knowledge and enthusiasm for the environment, and the way cars interact with the environment, with the wider community.
In addition to our road safety and technical education
programmes, in 2002 we set up a pan-European social contributions programme – the Toyota Fund for Europe (www.toyotafund.eu) – which leads and supports interna tional environmental projects. Thanks to the efforts of our national marketing and sales companies and manufacturing companies, many other environmental activities also take place at a local level, as a natural extension of our relationship with the communities in which we live and work.
“The challenge is not just about cars and the environment, it’s about people and the
environment. It is people, through cars, who can choose either to pollute or make a
difference. At Toyota, we are committed to making a difference, and we try to use
our expertise to help others do the same.”
GrahamSmith,SeniorVice-President,ExternalAffairs,ToyotaMotorEurope
Chairman, Toyota Fund for Europe
eco-schools The Eco-Schools Environment and Innovation Programme challenges pupils
to invent and implement environmental problem-solving ideas.
The 2007 European winner was “Stamp Stanley”,
a project created by Millfield Primary School in
Norfolk, England, to encourage children to walk
to school. Walkers earn stamps for each “green
journey” made, which can be exchanged at the
school for a wide range of rewards.
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how far can you
driVe on a cupful
of petrol?
By applying eco-friendly
driving habits, drivers can
reduce vehicle emissions
by as much as 10%. Toyota
and NGO network, Global
Action Plan International,
have launched
“EcoDr iv ing
Europe”.
Together, they will organise up to 800 workshops and events, reaching an
estimated 32,000 drivers across Europe. Participants learn smart driving
practices on specially-designed simulators that test how far drivers can
travel on just one cupful (0.1-l ) of fuel. To participate in an EcoDriving
workshop near you, visit www.ecodriving-online.eu.
Wind drag caused by roof loads and roof racks can increase fuel consumption by as much as 40%.
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Toyota Germany, Plant for the Planet
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Global warming is such an enormous challenge that it is easy to lose sight of the progress made in the rush to achieve more. With the help of our customers and partners, we have made good progress so far. But our job is far from over.
The key to our approach is not being afraid to make mistakes along the way, and capturing these mistakes and their solutions as we go. This is Kaizen, or continuous improvement, and it provides a sound base today for tackling the challenges of tomorrow. Today’s responsible companies must focus on being proactive in predicting problems and taking corrective measures before these problems take hold.
Through innovation, we believe that we can help support an ideal mobile society in which conservation of our natural environment is compatible with economic growth. The accumulated wisdom of generations of Toyota
innovators has become our value system, which we call The Toyota Way. It instructs us to meet challenges with courage and creativity, and with respect for people and teamwork.
These are the key principles that have maintained our company spirit for more than 70 years and that drive us toward a sustainable future for mobility, people and the planet.
“It’s up to manufacturers like Toyota to invest in new technologies that lead to the
creation of an automobile that won’t harm the environment. Our dream is to one day
produce a car that actually cleans the air.”
Tadashi Arashima, CEO and President, Toyota Motor Europe
ThE ROAD AhEAD selected enVironmental goals
2009s
2010s
early 2010s
2015s
2020s
•16ToyotaandLexusmodelsintroducedtoEurope,eachofferingagreaterleveloffuelefficiency
•Fleet-averageCO2 emissions on new cars sold to fall below 140 g/km
•Plug-inHybridVehiclesequippedwithlithium-ionbatteriesmadeavailabletoEuropeanfleet
customers
•Toyota’smanufacturingplantsinEurope(includingRussia)toachievestrictenvironmentaltargets(1)
- 25% reduction in average water use per car built
- 10% reduction in average power use per car built
-36%reductioninaverageuseofVolatileOrganicCompounds(VOCs)percarbuilt
- 13% reduction in average waste levels per car built
•GlobalsalesofonemillionToyotaandLexushybridsperyear
•100%ofToyotaretailersinEuropetobeISO14001-certified
•HybridtechnologyavailableoneverymodelacrosstheentireToyotaandLexusrange
(1) base year: 2005
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facts to make correct decisions, build
consensus and achieve goals.”
Toyota Motor Europe
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Toyota Motor Europe is proud to be an Official Partner of UNEP’s Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign.
Toyota and Partners aim to plant 1.2 million trees across Europe by the end of 2009.