Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been awarded the “Excellence in Water Management” award at the CII-SR EHS Excellence Awards. The award was presented by Ms. Vedha Murali, Head of Task Forces on Holistic Sustainability, ESG Agenda, and Energy Transition, and Mr. A Mohammed, Jury of Competitions, to senior TKM executives, recognizing Toyota’s sustainable water management practices and commitment to lead by example in the automotive industry.
TKM, a responsible corporate citizen, has reduced its freshwater dependency by 89% in its manufacturing process for FY 21-22. The company also optimized water usage for domestic needs, installing lowest water footprint aerators, automatic dish washers, and rainwater usage. This reduced dependency on river water by 65%. TKM’s commitment to excellence in water management includes a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant, allowing 70-85% reuse, and water harvesting systems, resulting in ground water improvement from 80 ft in 2014 to 26 ft in 2022.
Mr. B Padmanabha, Associate Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “This award further inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries in sustainable water management, while also sharing our knowledge and experiences with others in our industry for a bright future.”
