Toyota Kirloskar Motor Honoured for Excellence in Biodiversity at the CII-ITC Sustainability Awards 2022
#ToyotaKirloskarMotor #SustainabilityAwards #ExcellenceinBiodiversity“Our focus extends beyond being an automobile manufacturer; we strive to become a responsible mobility company that actively contributes to safeguard our planet.” - Raju B. Ketkale, Executive Vice President, Toyota Kirloskar Motor
May 2023 : Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) was honoured recently with the CII-ITC Sustainability Award 2022, under the category ‘Excellence in Biodiversity’ (Manufacturing Sector) by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in the presence of Nitin Gadkari – Union Minister - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India as the Chief Guest.
Towards environmental sustainability, in 2015, Toyota’s Eco-efforts were enhanced by the announcement of its six aspirational global environment challenges. As a part of this, Toyota’s key focus is to achieve ‘Carbon Neutrality by 2050’ & ‘Net Zero Carbon in Manufacturing Operations’ by 2035.
Instituted in 2006, the CII-ITC Sustainability Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in businesses that are seeking ways to be more sustainable and inclusive in their activities. In this direction, TKM has been recognised for its multi-fold efforts dedicated to conserving the environment by not just improving the products and processes, but also proactively working towards developing a future society in ‘Harmony with Nature’ under its three key verticals, namely: 1. Green Wave Project, 2. Education for Sustainable Development, 3. Today for Tomorrow Project.
On receiving this prestigious award, Executive Vice President of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Raju B. Ketkale said “We are delighted to receive this recognition for our unwavering commitment to sustainability and biodiversity conservation. This esteemed award serves as a testament to our relentless efforts in driving positive change towards environment protection and restoration. We believe it is critical to increase in-depth knowledge about ways and means to combat carbon emissions, beyond providing technologically advanced solutions, while achieving goals of carbon neutrality, as part of our ongoing effort to promote the adoption of sustainable mobility solutions across regions.
He further added, “Our focus extends beyond being an automobile manufacturer; we strive to become a responsible mobility company that actively contributes to safeguarding our planet. This award underscores our continued pursuit of sustainable development, showcasing our various eco initiatives and contributions towards creating a harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.”
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