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Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK –
towards the ultimate Eco-Factory
Toyota in the UK has been recognised by Cleangreencars.
co.uk as the first automotive manufacturer in the UK to
achieve CO 2 emissions averaging below 130 g/km across
the model range, already meeting the 2013 European Union
target set for automotive manufacturers. TMUK began
manufacturing cars in 1992. Since that time, it has placed
environmental considerations at the forefront of its business
planning and sought to minimise its environmental impact.
The company was the first UK automotive manufacturer to
achieve ISO14001 in 1996 for its manufacturing operations
and the first to achieve zero waste to landfill in 2002.
Leading by example
This commitment is demonstrated by the following
reductions that have been achieved :
Reducing CO 2 emissions
TMUK is striving to reduce its CO 2 emissions by
reducing its energy usage and by using the most
efficient energy sources. Initiatives include :
Introducing control technology at its paint shop
booths, which are a major user of energy.
Solar energy is used in the visitor centre to heat water.
A wind energy feasibility study has been completed
at Deeside, Wales and is now proposed for Burnaston.
Further pilot projects are ongoing.
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
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0
2004/5
Fixed set
point contro
Reduction
15,468
Tonnes
22%
2005/6
Manual
energy
manipulation
Reduction
25,760
Tonnes
36%
2006/7
Manual
energy
manipulation
plus Primer
Booth 1 trials
Reduction
28,024
Tonnes
40%
2007/8
Primer Booth
1 optimised
window
control
rEDuction from
1993 to 2008
Energy (kWh/vehicle) > 68%
Waste (kg/vehicle) > 60%
Volatile Organic Compound
emissions (g/m 2 )
Reduction
44,902
Tonnes
61%
2008/9
Roll out of
window
control to
remaining
booths
> 70%
Water (m 3 /vehicle) > 70%
TMUK Paint Shop Annual Steam Consumption 2004-10
Reduction
53,299
Tonnes
74%
2009/10
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Leading Environmental
Performance
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Increasing use of
renewable energy
Plant in harmony with its
natural surroundings
Engaging employees
Innovative Production Technology
Kaizen
Increasing use of wind, solar,
biomass and geothermal
Inspire members to take action
Encourage and engage
the local community
Preserve and promote
the local ecosystem
TMUK encourages its employees to reduce their
own environmental impacts through an Eco-points
programme. As part of this programme, employees
make a personal commitment and a group declaration
to reduce their impact on the environment.
They also attend environmental events such as the ecoplant
exposition and tours around the on-site lakes,
wastewater treatment plant and the on-site recycling
facility. There are six points to collect in total and to
achieve full eco-points, employees need to implement
an improvement activity to reduce packaging, material,
energy or waste.
TMUK Weld Pilot Group Eco-points presentation
In 2010 TMUK will become the first Toyota plant
in Europe to produce a full hybrid vehicle with
production of the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive ®
(see pages 30-31).
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