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India Today
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Toyota begins Environment Month 2025 with focus on sustainable resource management
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) kicked off its Environment Month 2025 today, emphasising its commitment to sustainability under the theme 'Sustainable Resource Management Drive.' Aligned with the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 and the global vision of 'Enhancing Awareness Towards Realising Toyota Global Vision 2050,' the initiative promotes a culture of sustainability across TKM's operations and value chain. This year's campaign introduces 'Zero-Base Thinking,' a strategy to reevaluate resources from scratch, retaining only those with genuine value to drive efficiency through the 4Rs: Refuse, Recycle, Reuse, and Marking over 25 years of environmental leadership in India, TKM's Environment Month 2025, themed 'Journey to Green @ 25,' highlights key milestones, including 100% renewable energy for grid electricity, 89.3% reliance on recycled water and rainwater for production, and 96% waste recyclability at its facilities. TKM's Ecozone, a 25-acre experiential learning centre with 17 educational theme parks, has engaged over 42,000 students and stakeholders in fostering ecological awareness.'At TKM, environmental stewardship is at the core of our philosophy,' said B. Padmanabha, Executive Vice President and Director – Manufacturing, TKM. 'Environment Month is a call to action for our entire value chain to contribute to a greener future through transformative solutions and sustainable innovations.'The 'TKM Sustainable Hub 2025' will drive this year's activities, featuring a weekly sustainable stall series with highlights like a Green Expo showcasing student models from the Toyota Technical Training Institute, a 'Wealth from Waste' initiative promoting upcycling, a Green Exhibition of eco-friendly products, and a Tech Show displaying sustainable energy solutions like solar stoves and electric eco initiatives include a push for a plastic-free future, targeting zero plastic packaging by 2030, with immediate steps like a 5% reduction in parts packaging and eliminating plastic bottles, covers, and cutlery by July 2025. Other efforts involve promoting a circular economy through upcycled products, reducing CO2, water, and paper usage, and expanding afforestation through sapling distribution and plantation drives. Community engagement will also ramp up, with outreach to schools, ITI colleges, and local communities to foster an eco-conscious encourage innovation, TKM will recognise outstanding environmental contributions from employees, suppliers, dealers, and logistics partners. Guided by Toyota's 'Respect for the Planet' philosophy, TKM aims to achieve carbon neutrality and embed sustainability across its operations, inspiring long-term environmental responsibility through collaboration and forward-thinking to Auto Today Magazine
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Toyota Technical Training Institute begins admissions for 2025-2028 batch
Ramanagara: The Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI), committed to skill development and community empowerment, has announced the start of the admission process for its 2025-2028 batch of regular courses. Sponsored by Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), this program aims to provide educational and industry-oriented training to economically disadvantaged youth in Karnataka, preparing them to become world-class technicians. Established in 2007, TTTI has emerged as a leading institute for professional training in India. It offers comprehensive three-year residential courses in major automotive fields such as automobile assembly, welding, painting, and mechatronics. Designed with a holistic approach, the curriculum not only imparts technical skills but also fosters discipline and the right mindset necessary for excellence in modern manufacturing. In 2023, TTTI increased its annual intake from 600 to 1,200 students, with nearly half of the seats reserved for girls, promoting gender equality in technical education. The institute boasts new classrooms, advanced training equipment, and modern residential facilities, including a dedicated hostel for female students. Scholarships are available for students, making quality technical education accessible to those from underprivileged backgrounds. G. Shankar, Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, emphasized, 'We believe that true progress begins when opportunities are provided to empower individuals. TTTI supports this vision by offering world-class skill training to youth in rural Karnataka, along with financial assistance.' He added, 'By increasing admissions and achieving gender parity, we are supporting Skill India's mission. We are building a future-ready workforce that showcases India's manufacturing excellence. We invite enthusiastic young minds to join this extraordinary journey.' TTTI is recognized by the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) and the Directorate General of Training (DGT). It provides students opportunities to participate in national and international skill competitions, including WorldSkills. Since 2015, students from TTTI have consistently excelled on global platforms, winning numerous medals in fields like mechatronics, prototyping, and additive manufacturing. In 2024, they received the Sustainable Practices Award, reaffirming their commitment to excellence.
