Environmental Achievements

1st Toyota global manufacturing plant to use water-based paint for vehicles.

CFC12 vehicle air-con refrigerant replaced with HFC134a.

1st UK car manufacturer to achieve ISO14001.

Low formaldehyde resin developed and introduced in engine casting.

Solar panels installed on administration building.

All CFC's phased out of production.

1st UK car manufacturer to achieve zero waste to landfill.

Partnership established with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to protect and enhance the ecological value of the site.

TMUK awarded BITC Big Tick Award for Excellence.

TMUK receives Premier Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) Award for Management.

Burnaston lake registered as "Site of Biological Importance".

1st UK car manufacturer to achieve zero waste to incineration.

1st Partner of Trent Valley Living Landscapes Initiative.

1st European manufacturer of Hybrid Vehicle.

Largest Solar PV array on a UK manufacturing site installed.

Biodiversity improvement project

Toyota announces auto industry-first partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

All boilers removed from site at Burnaston Plant

TMUK starts butterfly transects in partnership with the Butterfly Conservation Group

CO2 reduction from Paint Mix Room Heating Kaizen

CO2 reduction for paint spray booth Kaizen wins Gold Eco Award

Global Award for Paint Building to booth heat recovery

Nature reserve created at TMUK Deeside engine plant

Beehives installed on site at TMUK Burnaston by Burton and District Beekeepers Association

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Through the social contributions programme, over £6.3 million has been donated to charities and organisations by Toyota.

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At every stage of a vehicle's life, Toyota strives to protect the environment through reducing energy use and minimising waste.