1. Creating a society based on environmental protection and harmony with nature
2. Creating a low-carbon society (reduction of greenhouse gases)
3. Creating a society based on resource reduction and recycling
"We're extremely proud of reaching the outstanding milestone of a decade of ISO 14001 compliance. It demonstrates just how strongly environmental responsibility is embedded in our culture and how firm our commitment is to making a positive contribution to the environment," said Stephen Beatty, Managing Director and Chief Environmental Officer of Toyota Canada Inc.
Following these three pillars has allowed for remarkable achievements to reduce the organization's environmental footprint, which includes:
· Decreased water consumption, following a decision to eliminate regular lawn irrigation. Watering takes place only during extreme dry spells when plant survival is threatened. This has saved over 1.1 million gallons of water per year.
· The introduction of a composting program, which has allowed for more than 50% of the waste that had been going to landfill to now being composted. This includes replacing Styrofoam and plastic containers with those that are compostable, while cafeteria utensils, bags and napkins can also be composted.
· Making recycling is a priority, with everything from bottles and cans to batteries and tires being recycled. Most recently, recycling stations have been reconfigured for greater convenience and to better ensure proper waste disposal. Currently, 96% of the waste generated at the company is diverted from landfill.