Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is accelerating its ‘Green Wave Project’ to commemorate this year’s environment month in its commitment to environmental sustainability. Aimed at enhancing its nature conservation activity in the community, TKM distributed saplings to its employees, under its sixth challenge namely ‘Establishing a Future Society in Harmony with Nature’, contributing towards the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050. This eco campaign continues to drive active community involvement to promote greenery, through employee engagement.
The company has distributed over 7,000 saplings to its employees, achieving its 8,000-sapling target. TKM employees are encouraged to plant and nurture the saplings in their neighborhoods, submitting periodic reports on growth. They are also actively involving their local communities in afforestation activities, promoting a greener environment.
Toyota has been using the ‘Miyawaki Method of Afforestation’ since 2009, with TKM being the first Indian company to implement it. This approach has proven successful in achieving significant environmental benefits, including carbon sequestration, with a study revealing that it captures 30.86 tons of carbon per acre. Expressing his thoughts, Mr. B. Padmanabha, Executive Vice President & Director of Manufacturing – Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “At Toyota Kirloskar Motor, we recognize that environmental and social sustainability are just as crucial as economic progression. Guided by Toyota’s Global Environmental Challenge 2050 (six challenges announced in 2015), our sustainability efforts are far reaching that go beyond product zero emissions.”
