Circular Economy

Working towards circular future

We’re on a journey to make better use of the resources we already have, by reducing what we waste, reusing what we can, recycling materials, and recovering value wherever possible. And we’re not going it alone. We work closely with our partners to make sure our business is fair, transparent, and respectful of people at every step of our supply chain.

Constant improvement

We're committed to a circular journey, moving step-by-step towards greater efficiency and less reliance on raw materials. This includes designing efficient vehicles and focusing on small changes, like redesigning reusable parts boxes.

Across our operations, we minimize water use, recycle water, and recover materials to prevent waste. When vehicles reach end-of-life, we ensure responsible recycling. By making our products and processes more circular, we significantly reduce our environmental impact, always seeking further improvements.

Repurposing and recycling as much as possible

Human rights in the supply chain

In 2021, Toyota announced its Human Rights Policy, based on the UN Guiding Principles, reflected in Toyota Motor Europe's Code of Conduct for all employees. Across our global supply chain, we've implemented Basic Purchasing Policies and supplier contracts, setting clear expectations for legal compliance, human rights, and environmental standards. We also share Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines with suppliers. Through clear and open dialogue, we are taking meaningful steps toward our mission of "happiness for all."

Human Rights Policy

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Toyota Motor Europe Code of Conduct

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Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines

Drive Sustainability 

We are a member of Drive Sustainability, a partnership of 18 automotive companies that are working together to improve supply chain sustainability in the automotive industry. Our collective strategy focuses on four challenges: Sustainable Supply Chains, Sustainable Raw Materials, Environmental Due Diligence, and Human Rights. In each area we’re developing common standards, applying common compliance tools, and providing trainings and e-learnings to help suppliers improve their sustainability performance. 

Find out more on the Drive Sustainability website

Reporting concerns via our whistleblower hotline

Integrity matters to us. We stand firmly against corruption and bribery, and we ask our Business Partners to speak up if they see, or even suspect, something that doesn’t feel right.

Business Partners can raise a concern anonymously about any actual or suspected acts of corruption or bribery committed by employees, sub-contractors, or consultants of any Toyota business or its partners.

There are several ways to safely and confidentially report a concern:

i. Through our whistleblower hotline (operated by an external provider and available 24/7, 365 days a year in 7 languages):

       1. By phone: Telephone Numbers - Safecall

       2. Online: Report An Incident & Update - Safecall

ii. By contacting our Compliance Officer: karel.de.wilde@toyota-europe.com 