ADVERTISEMENT
GaadiKey
  • Car News
    • Maruti Suzuki
    • Hyundai
    • Mahindra
    • Tata
    • Toyota
    • Ford
    • Nissan
    • Honda
    • Volkswagen
    • Renault
    • Kia
    • MG
    • Skoda
    • Fiat
    • Datsun
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Volvo
    • BMW
    • Audi
    • Jaguar Land Rover
    • Lexus
    • Ferrari
    • Lamborghini
    • Maserati
    • Pininfarina
    • Tesla
  • Bike News
    • Hero
    • Bajaj
    • TVS
    • Honda
    • Yamaha
    • Suzuki
    • KTM
    • Royal Enfield
    • Mahindra
    • Harley Davidson
    • Ducati
    • DSK Benelli
    • Indian
    • Kawasaki
    • Piaggio
    • Triumph Motorcycles
    • UM Motorcycles
  • Reviews
    • Bike Reviews
    • Car Reviews
  • Photos
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
GaadiKey
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
Home Cars

Toyota Kirloskar Motor targets for Zero Carbon Emission manufacturing facility

Chethan Thimmappa by Chethan Thimmappa
March 25, 2019
in Cars, Toyota
0
Toyota Kirloskar Motor records 10% growth in December 2018
128
VIEWS
Share on WhatsappShare on FacebookShare on Twitter

Guided by Toyota’s ‘Global Environmental Challenge’ 2050 in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, till January ‘19 [in FY 2018-19] – Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) successfully sourced 87% of electricity from renewable source of energy for its operations in Bidadi facility.

ADVERTISEMENT
Toyota India

With key focus on its energy challenge, Toyota has been swiftly moving from non-renewable to renewable sources of energy across its business operations, as electricity consumption being one of the major sources of energy in manufacturing sector. TKM has been able to prove its eco commitment with continuous improvements in remarkable green energy sourcing trends year-on-year. Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s vision, philosophy and guidelines are true reflections of its commitment for a sustainable future. Its focused on achieving harmony between its manufacturing activities and the environment based on the concept of ‘a plant that optimally utilizes natural resources while operating in harmony with the natural environment, thus working towards one of the national issues of energy security.

Toyota being a leader in the environmental stewardship started its journey towards greening its energy source since 2015-16 and has made substantial step-up over the years. TKM has gradually increased Green Energy Procurement and Investment in renewable energy sector to meet its energy requirements. The company has installed in-house solar power plants at roof tops and ground in its facility at Bidadi, which has a combined capacity of 8.4 MW of electricity. Toyota Kirloskar Motor has explored various possible avenues to increase its renewable energy share including inhouse solar parks, outside solar parks, open access sourcing etc. The renewable energy sourcing has increased from 15% in FY 15-16 to 65% in FY 17-18. The below reference tables showcase TKM’s energy source patterns over the years, towards optimization of renewable power usage at its plant facility:

ADVERTISEMENT

Coal and other fossil fuels, which have taken three million years to form, are likely to deplete soon. Indian power sector being highly dependent on the coal based thermal power plants is one of the major sources of CO2 emission. For sustainable development, there is an urgent need to adopt energy efficiency measures with renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, etc. [replacing fossil fuels], being priority choices by wide varieties of manufacturing sectors. With these restructuring of energy supplies, we aim to reduce the emissions & its implications on the climate change. Also increasing renewable energy significantly allows to achieve cost effectiveness, providing economic advantage.

Speaking on Toyota’s commitment to environment protection and sustainability, Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, Managing Director – Toyota Kirloskar Motor said,

ADVERTISEMENT

“Business can play a significant leadership role in accelerating the transition to a lower-carbon economy, we see renewable energy to be a key component of climate action efforts. As a responsible corporate citizen, we at Toyota strongly believe in the philosophy of “Respect for the Planet”. Reiterating our commitment to enable greener environment, TKM sources clean energy and adopts smart manufacturing systems towards Toyota’s ultimate global mission of ‘Zero Carbon Emission”.

Over the years, TKM has been stringently working towards reduction of dependency on non-renewable energy resources by implementing various energy management procedures to achieve environmental sustainability. Our renewable energy strategies prioritize energy efficiency and policy advocacy, well aligning with Government’s initiatives. I am very proud to declare that during October 2018, we achieved 100% renewable power source for our energy requirements. Through such significant goals, TKM could effectively contribute towards emission reduction by over 51,000 tons of Co2 during first three quarters of FY 2018-19.”

 He added.

In addition to these efforts, TKM has also devised strategies to reduce the Co2 emissions at its manufacturing facilities through energy “Consumption Reduction” and “Conversion Efficiency”. Under Conversion Efficiency enhancement approach, TKM aims to improve the operational efficiency by transforming energy from one form to another form through continuous improvementswhich has been contributing effectively towards maximization of green energy adoption at TKM’s manufacturing plant.

Additionally, through various initiatives like adoption of reverse refrigeration system, centralized control of chillers, adoption of smart ACs, TKM has been reducing significant quantity of Co2 releases over the years. The company has also been vesting enormous efforts to reduce its energy consumptions through controlling and reducing daily energy consumption in each of the operational processes instilling stringent & systematic monitoring to track energy usages.

Recognising these efforts on reduction of emission in TKM’s manufacturing plant with key contributor being optimisation of renewable energy, TKM was recognised as a “Model Plant” under its “Zero Co2 plant” challenge among the Toyota Asia-Pacific affiliates.

Apart from the above stated key environmental conservations, TKM has been successful in adopting effective energy conservation techniques on factory floor and outside the company:

  • –          Aligning with the eco-commitment, TKM have been considerably focusing on environmental factors beginning with the plant design stage, the second plant facility at Bidadi was established, being “Eco-factory”. With this concept, TKM installed state-of-the-art technologies like servo press, global body welding line, wet on wet painting with enhanced energy efficiency levels of the manufacturing equipment, resulting in the overall reduction of Co2 emissions
  • –          With the concepts of Yosedome – flexibility to alter the scale as per production needs and ‘Kara- kuri’ [an innovative process that converts electricity driven processes in to gravity and mechanically driven process], TKM has been driving continuous improvements to simplify and streamline the manufacturing processes, developing to become more energy efficient

Toyota is set to challenge the goal of ZERO CO₂ emissions by 2050. From fuel efficient vehicle to developing ever better eco techniques & approaches, TKM focuses on environmentally sustainable solutions in each of its business operations and every single vehicle that is manufactured in the plant facility.

The market dynamics are changing, the industry needs to acquire or develop alternate technologies to cater to future mobility needs.  We at Toyota primarily focus on solving larger issues faced by the nation than just manufacturing world class cars.  Such thinking way drives Toyota’s production system, products and services, national campaigns and all routine operations ensuring low emissions, fuel saving, energy conservation, safety as a prerequisite.

As pioneered makers of eco-cars leading the way for a better tomorrow, Toyota recently launched The All New Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Toyota’s strong hybrid technology not only aims at creating harmony with man, nature and machine, but also positioned as the future of eco-mobility. The Camry Hybrid or self-charging electric vehicle is a strong hybrid and the only hybrid which is locally manufactured at Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s second plant located at Bidadi [Bangalore, Karnataka] in India. Toyota celebrates global cumulative hybrid sales of more than 12 million with the reduction of 94 million tons of Co2.

Highlights

  •  Through the renewable power sourcing during first three quarters of FY 2018-19, TKM contributes more than 51,000 tons of Co2 reduction
  • TKM was also recognized as the “Model Plant” under its “Zero Co2 Plant” challenge among the Toyota Asia- Pacific affiliates

You can add more to this story by commenting below

SendShare1Tweet
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Ducati Diavel 1260 receives the prestigious “Red Dot Design Award 2019”

Next Post

Kia Ceed, Ceed Sportswagon and ProCeed wins Red Dot Award

Chethan Thimmappa

Chethan Thimmappa

I cover latest automobile news in India with special focus on cars and bikes. Please send me an email to reach@gaadikey.com for any enquiries.

Related Posts

Audi presents fully electric luxury-class Sportback – Audi A6 e-tron Concept
Audi

Audi presents fully electric luxury-class Sportback – Audi A6 e-tron Concept

by Chethan Thimmappa
April 19, 2021
0

Audi is resolutely pushing ahead with its “e-volution” towards electric mobility and will be unveiling the forerunner of an innovative family...

Read more
Nissan Magnite Review: Powerful, Purposeful and BIG

Nissan Magnite crosses 50,000 bookings milestone

April 19, 2021
Tata Motors launches a new ad for Ramadan 2021

Tata Motors launches a new ad for Ramadan 2021

April 15, 2021
Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron – First compact electric SUVs from Audi

Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron – First compact electric SUVs from Audi

April 15, 2021

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent News

Audi presents fully electric luxury-class Sportback – Audi A6 e-tron Concept

Audi presents fully electric luxury-class Sportback – Audi A6 e-tron Concept

April 19, 2021
Nissan Magnite Review: Powerful, Purposeful and BIG

Nissan Magnite crosses 50,000 bookings milestone

April 19, 2021
Bajaj Chetak EV Sold Out

Bajaj Chetak EV Sold out – Bookings open and close

April 15, 2021
Tata Motors launches a new ad for Ramadan 2021

Tata Motors launches a new ad for Ramadan 2021

April 15, 2021
Hero MotoCorp to hike price upto Rs 2500 from 1 April 2021

Hero launches sales & aftersales services on WhatsApp

April 15, 2021
1000 units of Honda H’ness CB350 Delivered in 20 Days

Honda 2Wheelers India announces its New Overseas Business vertical

April 15, 2021
2021 Bajaj CT110X

2021 Bajaj CT110X launched at Rs 55,494 – Gets ‘Xtra Kadak’ features

April 15, 2021
Royal Enfield Silent Expedition

Royal Enfield supports a Cross-country expedition (Bangalore to Uttarakhand)

April 15, 2021




Archives

Test Driven

2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Review
Bike Reviews

2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Review

March 8, 2021
Renault Kiger Review – Is it better than Magnite?
Car Reviews

Renault Kiger Review – Is it better than Magnite?

February 22, 2021
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Review
Bike Reviews

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Review

February 17, 2021
Citroen C5 Aircross Review – Comfort Car from France
Car Reviews

Citroen C5 Aircross Review – Comfort Car from France

February 15, 2021

Search this Website

No Result
View All Result

Archives

Recent Posts

  • Audi presents fully electric luxury-class Sportback – Audi A6 e-tron Concept
  • Nissan Magnite crosses 50,000 bookings milestone
  • Bajaj Chetak EV Sold out – Bookings open and close
  • Tata Motors launches a new ad for Ramadan 2021
  • Hero launches sales & aftersales services on WhatsApp

About

GaadiKey

GaadiKey blog is a one stop portal for all the latest in the automobile industry. We are a bunch of people who are passionate about bikes and cars. We share the experience, reviews and stuff connected to Gaadis.

© 2021 GaadiKey - Prime GaadiKey.

No Result
View All Result
  • Car News
    • Maruti Suzuki
    • Hyundai
    • Mahindra
    • Tata
    • Toyota
    • Ford
    • Nissan
    • Honda
    • Volkswagen
    • Renault
    • Kia
    • MG
    • Skoda
    • Fiat
    • Datsun
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Volvo
    • BMW
    • Audi
    • Jaguar Land Rover
    • Lexus
    • Ferrari
    • Lamborghini
    • Maserati
    • Pininfarina
    • Tesla
  • Bike News
    • Hero
    • Bajaj
    • TVS
    • Honda
    • Yamaha
    • Suzuki
    • KTM
    • Royal Enfield
    • Mahindra
    • Harley Davidson
    • Ducati
    • DSK Benelli
    • Indian
    • Kawasaki
    • Piaggio
    • Triumph Motorcycles
    • UM Motorcycles
  • Reviews
    • Bike Reviews
    • Car Reviews
  • Photos
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact us

© 2021 GaadiKey - Prime GaadiKey.