Chandigarh, Apr 21 (BNP): On this Earth Day 2026, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reiterates its commitment to advancing sustainable mobility and environmental stewardship under the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet’. Building on its continued progress, the company is strengthening its efforts toward a carbon-neutral future by integrating sustainability across products, manufacturing operations and the wider mobility ecosystem.
Aligned with Toyota’s global Environmental Challenge 2050, TKM continues to take a holistic approach across all six challenges spanning clean mobility, green supply chains, renewable energy & energy efficient technology adoption, water stewardship, circular economy practices and biodiversity conservation. It is accelerating its journey towards achieving carbon-neutral manufacturing operations by 2035.
In India’s evolving mobility landscape, TKM is advancing a multi-pathway approach to electrification offering diverse clean mobility solutions. By aligning technology innovation with India’s unique energy mix and infrastructure readiness, the company aims to deliver accessible, low-emission mobility solutions at scale while reducing lifecycle carbon emissions. As part of its unwavering commitment to India’s national objectives, TKM is undertaking multiple pilot projects involving Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) and Electrified Flex‑Fuel Vehicles (FFV SHEV). These initiatives are aimed at contributing to the advancement of a clean, secure and Atmanirbhar energy ecosystem that leverages India’s abundant domestic green energy resources and reduces dependence on energy imports.
Extending its focus beyond products, TKM continues to make significant progress in decarbonising its manufacturing operations. For the fifth consecutive year, the manufacturing operations have recorded 100% renewable grid electricity usage across its facilities, leading to the elimination of 100% Scope 2 emissions along with the integration of environmental standards across its supplier and manufacturing ecosystem. Additionally, 24% of CBU logistics is now routed through railways, reducing logistics emissions from 185 kg/vehicle to 175 kg/vehicle. For shorter distances, EV trucks have been piloted, contributing to an annual reduction of approximately 950 tCO₂e.
Water stewardship remains a key priority, with approximately 89% of water requirements met through rainwater harvesting and recycling initiatives. Through its 4R approach—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recharge—TKM is actively working towards water positivity while ensuring responsible resource management across its operations.
In line with its commitment to a circular economy, the company has achieved over 96% waste recycling, maintaining its Zero Waste-to-Landfill status across manufacturing plants. Through initiatives such as end-of-life vehicle management and resource optimisation, TKM continues to drive sustainable material usage across the vehicle lifecycle.
TKM’s efforts toward environmental sustainability also extend to biodiversity conservation. Under the Toyota Green Wave Project and allied initiatives, the company has developed a thriving green ecosystem within its premises, with over 650+ plant species and 468+ faunal species contributing to enhanced biodiversity. The Green Wave afforestation project has helped sequester 8,118 tCO₂e within the TKM premises to date. Its Ecozone, a 25-acre experiential learning centre, continues to foster environmental awareness, having engaged over 95 schools and reaching more than 10095 students during this academic year and trained over 62729 students till date, inspiring future generations to adopt sustainable practices.
Reinforcing its commitment to driving impact beyond its operations, TKM is actively working across its value chain to enable ecosystem-wide sustainability. Through supplier engagement programs, the company has enabled significant carbon emission reductions, while its dealer and logistics initiatives are contributing to lowering emissions across the mobility lifecycle. This includes increased adoption of rail transport and transition to cleaner fuels that are contributing to lowering emissions across the mobility lifecycle.
Mr. B. Padmanabha, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, TKM said,
“On Earth Day 2026, Toyota Kirloskar Motor proudly reinforces its commitment to ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ advancing a carbon‑neutral future by embedding sustainability into every aspect of our products, operations, and partnerships. Since 2021, our manufacturing facilities have been powered entirely by renewable grid electricity, eliminating Scope 2 emissions for five consecutive years and demonstrating that industrial growth and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.”
Looking ahead, TKM remains focused on scaling its sustainability efforts through innovation, collaboration, and responsible growth. With investments in future-ready manufacturing facilities, and continued advancements in clean technologies such as hydrogen and alternative fuels, the company is strengthening its role in supporting India’s transition towards a low-carbon economy.
As India accelerates its journey towards energy independence and sustainable development, Toyota Kirloskar Motor remains committed to creating a ripple effect of positive change where every innovation, every partnership and every action contributes to building a cleaner, greener and more resilient future.
