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California Resource Recovery Association TOYOTA and Environmental Sustainability

California Resource Recovery Association TOYOTA and Environmental Sustainability. Mark Yamauchi, LEED AP Facilities Operations Manager Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. July 31, 2007. AUTOMOBILES AND THE ENVIRONMENT. DESIGN. RECYCLING. PRODUCTION. USE.

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California Resource Recovery Association TOYOTA and Environmental Sustainability

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  1. California Resource Recovery AssociationTOYOTA and Environmental Sustainability Mark Yamauchi, LEED AP Facilities Operations Manager Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. July 31, 2007

  2. AUTOMOBILES AND THE ENVIRONMENT DESIGN RECYCLING PRODUCTION USE

  3. AUTOMOBILES AND THE ENVIRONMENT • “Toyota and the other automakers will not survive the 21st Century unless we pull together now and find ways to limit the car’s impact on our planet. We need to make this new century the start of a unified effort to better tune the automotive industry to the needs of the earth. It is more than just good business for Toyota; it is the key to the future of our industry and a necessity for a healthy future for people everywhere.” • Fujio Cho, President of Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. Earth Charter Action Guidelines • Work toward achieving zero emissions… • Pursue activities that do not generate waste • Participate in creation of a recycling-based society • Promote environmental awareness

  5. PRIUSSUCCESS – SALES HISTORY

  6. MORE HYBRIDS Lexus RX 400h Toyota Highlander Camry Hybrid Lexus GS 450h Lexus LS 600h L

  7. FUEL CELL VEHICLESUNDER DEVELOPMENT • First vehicle delivered to customers in December 2002 • Runs on hydrogen; no emissions • Public / private partnerships

  8. What isthinkgreen! ? • think green! goals • Engage associates by providing education and raising awareness • Gain associate support for company sustainability programs • Clearinghouse for information on corporate sustainability initiatives and resources

  9. What isthinkgreen! ? • TMS Associate Sustainability Education and Awareness Program • Waste management and reduction • Energy • Water • Green building • Associate Outreach • think green! Champions • Lunch & Learns • Associate challenges • think green! website

  10. Cardboard deskside mixed paper collection containers replaced by 25% post-consumer HDPE units • High school environmental club students labeled containers with thinkgreen! logo as a community service project • Old cardboard containers donated to local community college to start classroom paper recycling program • Sturdier containers last longer than cardboard units and contribute to source reduction efforts

  11. Bottles and cans collected by Conservation Corps of Long Beach • CRV proceeds fund at youth at risk programs

  12. Program Costs • Initial increased costs • Ongoing program refinement • Some costs can not be passed on to tenants • Extensive analyses of disposal capacity and efficiency Program Benefits • EPA WARM Model • Lower environmental impact • Associate and corporate awareness • Better reporting

  13. Future Program Improvements • Emphasis on source reduction • Establish source reduction metrics • Expand program to other facilities • Organic waste composting • Utilize Conversion Technologies as they become available

  14. Green Operations • EPA Environmentally Preferred Products • Paper Towels – exceeds 40% post consumer content • Toilet Paper • Hand Soaps – Bulk shipped, all natural, toxin free, no animal testing • 23.8% Energy Reduction from FY 2001 • Vehicle and Parts Operations – packaging programs

  15. South Campus • Toyota Headquarters, Torrance, CA LEED NC Gold

  16. Toyota Logistics Services • Vehicle Distribution Center, Portland, OR LEED NC Gold

  17. Toyota Motor America • Public Relations Office, Washington, DC LEED CI Silver

  18. BUSINESS IS LOOKING UP • High profits • Increasing stock price • Record sales • Increasing market share • Camry is the best selling car in America

  19. MOVING FORWARD… TOYOTA’S ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP • Environmental commitment goes beyond vehicles • Energy reduction • Source reduction and landfill diversion • Green Building - Selected LEED certifications • Sustainability makes business sense • Sustainability is becoming mainstream

  20. California Resource Recovery AssociationTOYOTA and Environmental Sustainability Questions?

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