Toyota Australia strives to reduce carbon emissions across all its operations to prepare for a carbon-constrained economy.
Welcome to the 2011 Sustainability Report for Toyota Australia - the first to be produced online. Toyota Australia has voluntarily reported on its economic, environmental and social performance since 2001. Toyota's sustainability website, designed to give stakeholders access to detailed and current information on its sustainability performance, continues this tradition. It is designed to both demonstrate how sustainability is being integrated into all aspects of the business and through transparent reporting, drive continuous improvement throughout the company.
The information shared in this website pertains to Toyota Australia's financial year dated 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011, unless otherwise stated. It follows our fourth Sustainability Report which was published in September 2010, and covers all Toyota Australia sites.
At Toyota, we believe that reporting in an honest and transparent way helps build trust, motivate staff, and supports the company's economic, environmental and social performance. While the information published in this website is retrospective, in future Toyota Australia will update information and case studies regularly to show how consideration for safety, the environment and communities lies at the centre of our operations all year round.
In preparing the information available on this website Toyota Australia has used the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines as a framework.
The online report content applies the GRI to an A level and has been independently assessed by the GRI to meet this standard. The report has also been assured by an external provider.
In addition, Toyota Australia considers the vehicle lifecycle, triple bottom line principles and the results of stakeholder surveys to determine the scope of material to be reported against.
A four-page printed Highlights Summary complements this online report.
We welcome your feedback and questions to environment@toyota.com.au
President's Message
President's Q&A
How did Toyota Australia perform during the past year?
What impact did the Japan earthquake and tsunami have on Toyota Australia's operations?
What measures does Toyota Australia have in place to ensure the quality and safety of its vehicles?
What is Toyota Australia's view on climate change?
What is Toyota Australia's position on the proposed carbon tax?
Governance
Governance
Governance within Toyota Australia is the responsibility of the Board of Directors.
Economic Positioning
TMCA Positioning
Toyota Australia is a leading manufacturer, distributor and exporter of vehicles, with a market share of 20.7 per cent.
Finance Report
The operating environment continued to be tough for the local car manufacturing industry, with a rapidly changing market environment in 2010/11.
Environmental Management
Vision and Plan
Toyota Australia's Environmental Vision outlines the company's commitment to environmentally sustainable business practices.
Management systems
Toyota Australia's environmental management system enables the company to monitor environmental performance.
Resource Use
Toyota Australia is continuing to work towards resource efficiency by reducing its water consumption and minimising waste generation.
Energy
Toyota Australia draws its energy needs primarily from electricity and natural gas.
Climate Change Response
Toyota Australia strives to reduce carbon emissions across all its operations to prepare for a carbon-constrained economy.
Vehicle Emissions and Lifecycle Impacts
Toyota is working to develop fuel-efficient vehicles with the ultimate aim of contributing to a low-carbon society.
Community and Stakeholders
Stakeholder Engagement
Toyota Australia's stakeholders are those groups that are affected by, or who affect, the company's operations.
Suppliers
Toyota Australia makes a significant contribution to the local economy by supporting local suppliers.
Customers
For Toyota, the quality of its vehicles and the safety of customers are paramount.
Employees
Toyota Australia makes a significant contribution to the local communities where it operates through the people it employs.
Dealers
There are over 200 Toyota dealers in Australia, employing approximately 10,000 people.
Community
One of the ways that Toyota contributes is through its investment in the communities where it operates.
National Partnerships
Toyota Australia partners with Conservation Volunteers Australia and Rotary Clubs Fostering Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) to share its skills and resources to build capacity.
Local Partnerships
Toyota Australia works with local councils where it has major operations.
Community Sponsorships
Toyota Australia sponsors community and environmental.
External Reporting
Our Triple Bottom Line Scorecard
Key Performance Indicators.
Past Sustainability Reports
To view our previous Sustainability and Environment Reports please click here.
Materiality and Verification
Toyota Australia is committed to focusing on the issues that matter most to its business and to its stakeholders.
EEO and NGERS Reports
Toyota Australia reports via the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) Program and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS).
Global Reporting Initiative Index
Net Balance Management Group has checked our reporting against the Global Reporting Initiative and has confirmed it to be Application Level A.