Environment
Environment is another of the three global themes of the vision. For this theme, we have established the goals of “protect our limited water resources and connect with the future,” “undertake initiatives to fight global warming and coexist with the earth,” and “aim for sustainable development together with local communities,” and are engaging in various efforts to realize these goals. Based on these goals, we are working to “alleviate water stress through the widespread adoption of water-saving products,” “achieve carbon neutrality,” and “conduct social contribution activities entrenched in local communities.”
As a supplier of bathroom and kitchen plumbing products, we believe we have the duty torespond to the issue of depletion of water resources, as it significantly affects the daily lives of everyone.Accordingly, we continue to promote the reduction of water consumption during product use by developing water-efficient and comfortable products and distributing them on a global scale.
We have been working to reduce the amount of water needed toflush toilets and to expel and transport waste while ensuring toilets remain pleasant to use. In the current NEOREST Series, we created a toilet that uses only 3.8L of water per flush. In addition,we are striving to improve the water-conservation performance of our showers and other water faucets.
The TOTO Group recognizes the impact of climate change as a business risk, and works to reduce the emission of greenhouse gas based on the scientific grounds that are consistent with the Paris Agreement toward the realization of a carbon-neutral and sustainable society. On average, our products are used over a 20-year period, and if we look at this from the perspective of the entire life cycle this means the period of product use accounts for over 90% of our overall CO2 emissions. By actively working to reduce emissions in this stage of the life cycle, we aim to realize both comfortable and eco-friendly everyday lifestyles. In regard to CO2 emissions from our business activities, we are promoting CO2 reduction plans that take into account analyses of climate change by 2050 and our long-term business growth by 2030. Under these plans, we are actively introducing renewable energy sources on a Groupwide basis.
Agreed with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in May 2019
Joined the global initiative RE100 in April 2021
Acquired certification of the SBT initiative in June 2021
To develop sustainable local communities and a society that uses water effectively into the future, not only are the business activities of corporations important but the role of civic activities is also essential. To that end, we established the TOTO Water Environment Fund to support the activities that are working to preserve the global environment and create sanitary and comfortable living environments. Through this fund and other measures, we are contributing to the resolution of issues in local communities as well as their sustainable development.
Children pleasantly cleaning a toilet installed by OISCA, an organization supported by the TOTO Water Environment Fund (Indonesia)
