On December 25, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced the designation of four overseas production subsidiaries as model plants for carrying out "sustainable plant" activities. The four plants are in addition to TMC's Tsutsumi Plant in
"Sustainable plant" activities emphasize the role of nature in creating production sites that harmonize with their natural surroundings. TMC aims to create and operate such production sites with the following three perspectives in mind:
- Achieving groundbreaking environmental performance by introducing innovative technology and kaizen (improvement) activities
- Reducing CO2 by using renewable energy, including biomass and natural energy sources, such as solar power and wind power
- Contributing to the local community and conserving the environment by planting trees at plants
The model plant chosen for the
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In particular TMT's Ban Pho Plant, which became operational in January 2007, was constructed with the aim of being an innovative plant in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of its production technology and environmental response. For example, in addition to its cogeneration system and solar panels, the plant recycles wastewater, employs water-borne metallic paint at vehicle body paint lines and has achieved zero landfill waste from the beginning of its operations. TMT intends to begin planting trees at and around the plant in the near future.
TMC will formulate concrete initiatives for each plant giving consideration to the specific characteristics of each particular region and plant. In the future, it plans to gradually initiate the activities at other vehicle and component plants both in
Overview of Designated Overseas Model Plants for 'Sustainable Plant' Activities
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Region |
Country |
Company |
Start of |
Main Products |
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The |
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TMMMS |
Around 2010 |
Highlander |
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TMUK |
1992 |
Avensis, Auris, engines |
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TMMF |
2001 |
Yaris, engines (assembly) | |
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TMT |
1964 |
IMV series, Camry, Corolla, |
