Toyota Kirloskar Motor Culminates Environment Month 2025
with Strong Emphasis on Sustainable Business Practices and Eco-Conscious Living
Transitioning to green logistics, adopting resource-conscious approach, fostering eco consciousness amongst stakeholders, thereby promoting sustainable living and amplifying positive environmental impact
CHENNAI 27th June 2025: Reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship across the value chain, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today marked the successful culmination of Environment Month 2025, under the theme ‘Sustainable Resource Management Drive’ through ‘Zero-Base Thinking’ including plastic elimination efforts. This year’s edition featured a series of impactful initiatives aimed at embedding sustainability into every facet of the organisation – from green logistics to promoting resource-conscious behaviour and driving community sensitization on environment protection. Engaging over 3,100 participants, the initiative united employees, partners (suppliers, dealers) and community members in collective commitment to sustainable practices – both within the workplace and across the broader community.
In a significant stride towards green logistics, 17 electric trucks of the logistic partner were flagged off at TKM, set to operate across five critical supply routes. This initiative aligns with the global Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050 consisting of six challenges, announced in 2015, wherein TKM is accelerating the transition toward carbon neutrality, by going beyond products, embedding sustainable practices in manufacturing operations and across our entire value chain. In the above context, Challenge 1-3 is attributed to various clean technology-driven products and green manufacturing operations, aimed at bringing down carbon emissions to as close to zero as possible in every stage of the vehicle lifecycle (production of materials/parts, vehicle assembly, logistic operations, energy consumption/conservation and adoption of renewable energy in manufacturing, etc.). Furthermore, TKM is also advancing their efforts under Challenge 4-6 which are aimed at minimizing water usage, promoting a recycling-based society, and fostering a future society in harmony with nature.
As part of the company’s broader commitment to minimizing environmental impact across the value chain, adoption of electric trucks for the company’s logistics operations is set to significantly lower tailpipe emissions, improve energy efficiency, under its challenge 2 - Lifecycle Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge (Green Supply Chain, Eco-dealership, and Green Logistics).
TKM has made remarkable strides in enhancing its logistics activities with a clear focus on sustainability and innovation. Under this, ‘Mixed Logistics Model’ was implemented in collaboration with its group companies - optimizing vehicle delivery logistic routes and improving the operational efficiency therein. Continuing this commitment to eco-friendly logistics, TKM initiated ‘Return Logistics Reduction’ approach, significantly minimizing empty return trips lowering the carbon emissions. Furthermore, TKM strengthened its green logistics drive by introducing CNG trucks.
Complementing various eco initiatives, undertaken during the environment month, TKM hosted a green exhibition at its Bidadi plant under its ‘Sustainovation Hub’ platform. The exhibition highlighted the vital role of corporate efforts in fostering environmental consciousness and driving grassroot impact. The stall featured a thoughtfully curated range of eco-friendly lifestyle products, including everyday essentials crafted from natural ingredients, biodegradable materials, and sustainable textiles—spanning personal care, home cleaning, food & grocery, and reusable packaging solutions.
Additionally, a student-led eco exhibition was organized during this Environment Month, showcasing over 30 creative, sustainability-driven models on display, focused on themes such as waste, water, energy, and sustainable living. All models were developed using zero-cost materials and commonly available waste items. The models were conceptualized and built by students from the Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI), under the mentorship and training of TKM expert trainers, with valuable support from the corporate environment team. This initiative not only fostered hands-on, resourceful innovation but also helped instill strong environmental values among the students. Furthermore, the products on display across both exhibitions were natural, chemical-free, and eco-friendly, supporting to promote a healthier lifestyle by eliminating toxic substances that may impact overall well-being. Their adoption in daily life can significantly reduce plastic waste, curb pollution, conserve water and energy, and foster more sustainable resource management.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. B. Padmanabha, Executive Vice President and Director, Manufacturing- Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “At Toyota Kirloskar Motor, we view sustainability as a shared responsibility that extends beyond our product and manufacturing operations, includes the entire value chain driving collective eco-efforts with greater agility to realise the carbon neutral goals. From transitioning to green logistics and promoting eco-conscious living, to nurturing young changemakers and engaging communities, Environment Month 2025 reflects our integrated approach to sustainability stewardship. By embedding sustainable thinking and actions across our value chain, we are not only contributing to Toyota’s global vision but also advancing towards India’s national priorities of creating a more inclusive, resilient, and carbon-neutral future.”
Additionally, the environment month also featured a range of sustainability-driven activities including expert eco-sessions & awareness campaigns, tree plantation drives, eco-idea contests, etc., aimed at deepening environmental consciousness across TKM’s ecosystem and stakeholders. Moving forward, TKM remains steadfast in its commitment to sustainability by driving actionable changes, thereby enhance its contributions towards building a future where mobility, people, and the planet thrive in harmony.
