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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Reaffirms its Commitment to Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Practices on the World Forest Day and World Water Day 2025

by TLAteam March 22, 2025March 22, 2025
written by TLAteam March 22, 2025March 22, 2025
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Reaffirms its Commitment to Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Practices on the World Forest Day and World Water Day 2025

As the world marks ‘World Forest Day’ and ‘World Water Day’, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reaffirms its commitment to environmental conservation, embodying the global Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 (TEC 2050) consisting of six visionary challenges ‘Going Beyond Zero Environmental Impact and Achieving Net Positive Impact’, which includes minimising and optimising water usage as well Establishing a Future Society in Harmony with Nature.

Since its inception in 2015, Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 continues to guide the company’s sustainable initiatives, enabling positive contributions to the restoration of the earth’s ecosystem, by addressing pressing challenges such as carbon emissions, resource depletion, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss across its entire value chain. At the heart of TKM’s commitment lies a profound philosophy of ‘Respect for the Planet’, that inspires the company’s efforts to minimize environmental impact while enriching ecosystems and local communities.

In this direction, recognizing water as an invaluable & shared resource, Toyota Kirloskar Motor at its plant facility follows a holistic ‘4R’ strategy—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recharge—to optimize water usage. An impressive 89.3% of TKM’s total water requirement for production is met through recycled water and rainwater harvesting. With rainwater harvesting ponds boasting a storage capacity of 51,000 cubic meters and 18 groundwater recharge pits, TKM consistently elevates groundwater levels within its premises annually. A state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant recycles up to 60% of effluent using advanced technologies like MBR & RO, which is then used for industrial and gardening purposes. Further, the groundwater level monitoring showcases clear benefits: pre-monsoon (May-June 2022) levels stood at 25.8 feet, improving significantly to 16.1 feet post-monsoon (November-December). These initiatives help position TKM toward becoming a Zero Liquid Discharge plant progressively moving towards water positivity.

Committed to biodiversity conservation, TKM actively champions extensive afforestation initiatives. Through the Toyota Greenwave Project, TKM has planted over 328,000 saplings across its premises since 2009, nurturing an ecosystem with more than 790 varieties of flora and 410 species of fauna. Following the Miyawaki concept of afforestation, TKM has achieved significant carbon sequestration—totalling 4,826.69 tons—with Miyawaki plantations sequestering 30.86 tons of carbon per acre as compared to 8.45 tons per acre for conventional plantation methods.

Sharing his thoughts, Mr. B. Padmanabha, Executive Vice President & Director – Manufacturing at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “For us, sustainability is deeply woven into every aspect of our business. Over these 26 remarkable years of our successful operations in India, our journey has always been driven by a commitment to creating lasting value through innovation, corporate responsibility, and meaningful relationships with the communities. Guided by TEC 2050, we integrate pioneering sustainability practices not only in our plant operations but across the entire value chain, driving real change in the society. Our vision is clear—to create a future where sustainability and well-being thrive together, enriching lives, while protecting our planet.

We take pride in the impact we have made and remain committed to driving lasting, sustainable change. Our work continues, building a brighter, happier future for all.”

Central to TKM’s environmental and community outreach is the 25-acre Ecozone, a state-of-the-art experiential environmental learning hub established under the ‘Today for Tomorrow’ initiative. Since FY 2020, the Ecozone has been instrumental in conserving native biodiversity and serves as home to over 650 species, including endangered wildlife. This vibrant educational space has reached over 40,000 school children and various stakeholders, creating eco champions, fostering collective environmental responsibility and adopting sustainable practices towards nurturing mother earth.

Expanding community-driven sustainability efforts, TKM adopted the 3.4-acre Abbanakuppe Lake, significantly improving local environmental quality. An impact assessment conducted in FY 2023-24 highlighted remarkable community feedback: 90% noted better water quality, 87% reported increased bird sightings, 72% observed reduced garbage dumping, and 69% appreciated enhanced aesthetics and recreational spaces. Overall, 94% of community respondents expressed high satisfaction, recommending similar projects in the region. Approximately 8,000 residents from six surrounding villages currently benefit from this rejuvenation project.

TKM embraces sustainability as a collaborative endeavour, actively engaging with stakeholders—including community members, employees, suppliers, dealers, schoolteachers, and students. Since FY 2020, more than 250,000 saplings have been distributed within TKM premises, creating expansive green spaces covering over 100 acres.

Moving forward, TKM remains committed to sustainable innovations, strengthening community lives, and diligently preserving natural ecosystems—dedicated to leaving a legacy of environmental stewardship and holistic development for future generations.

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