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Toyota's Commitment to Sustainability: A Comprehensive Approach

Toyota's Commitment to Sustainability: A Comprehensive Approach

Introduction:

In a captivating presentation, a Toyota executive delved into the company's comprehensive efforts to address sustainability and environmental challenges. The discussion covered a wide range of initiatives, from carbon neutrality targets to innovative projects that tackle water scarcity and biodiversity preservation. This blog post aims to capture the key highlights and insights shared during the presentation, providing a comprehensive overview of Toyota's sustainability journey.

Scope of Sustainability Efforts:

The Toyota executive emphasized that the company's commitment to sustainability extends beyond just the vehicles they produce. They have established a five-year environmental action plan, with the eighth iteration currently in development. This plan outlines targets and strategies to address climate change, materials usage, water management, and biodiversity conservation.

Addressing Climate Change:

Toyota has firmly acknowledged the reality of climate change and has committed to aligning its efforts with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. To achieve this, the company has joined the Science Based Targets initiative, which requires them to set emissions reduction targets across their entire value chain, including scope 3 emissions from their supply chain.

Engaging Suppliers for Carbon Neutrality:

One of the key challenges Toyota faces is ensuring its vast network of suppliers also achieves carbon neutrality. The company has set a mandate for its suppliers to reduce their emissions by 3% annually, which would result in them becoming carbon neutral by 2050. This collaborative approach underscores the importance of working with the entire automotive ecosystem to drive meaningful change.

Holistic Sustainability Approach:

In addition to carbon emissions, Toyota is also addressing other critical sustainability aspects, such as materials, water, and biodiversity. The company recognizes that a balanced approach is necessary to achieve true sustainability. This includes addressing the environmental impact of the materials used in vehicle production, the growing concerns around water scarcity, and the importance of preserving biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.

Innovative Projects and Partnerships:

The presentation highlighted several innovative projects and partnerships that Toyota has undertaken to advance its sustainability goals. One notable example is the Trigen fuel cell project at the Port of Long Beach, which generates renewable hydrogen, electricity, and hot water, effectively creating the first carbon-neutral Toyota facility globally.

Furthermore, the company's work in the Galapagos Islands and the Colorado River Delta showcases its commitment to addressing environmental challenges beyond its own operations, demonstrating a broader, global perspective on sustainability.

Collaboration and Accountability:

Toyota emphasizes the importance of collaboration and accountability in its sustainability efforts. The company has taken a leading role in the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment, working with other automakers to establish common definitions and guidelines for key sustainability metrics. This collaborative approach aims to ensure a consistent and transparent approach across the industry.

Additionally, the company has implemented recognition programs for its dealers and suppliers, rewarding their environmental sustainability efforts, further reinforcing the importance of this agenda.

Conclusion:

Toyota's comprehensive approach to sustainability, as outlined in the presentation, demonstrates a deep commitment to addressing the pressing environmental challenges of our time. By setting ambitious targets, engaging its entire value chain, and pursuing innovative projects, the company is positioning itself as a leader in the automotive industry's sustainability transformation. This blog post has aimed to capture the key highlights and insights shared, providing a comprehensive overview of Toyota's sustainability journey and the significant progress they have made.

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Your Trade - You'll Give Me What!!!

It’s gotten you safely to the hospital for the birth of your first born. It’s taken the family on the last five memorable vacations with no problems. It’s taken you to all those early morning business meetings. It’s worth it’s weight in gold, right? Wrong.

Unfortunately that’s how you feel about your used car at trade in time. Because of the emotional value you place on your car, to you it has loss very little of its original value.

To the professional appraiser your used car is just a hunk of metal. Used car values are determined by the price paid, for similar cars, at weekly auto auctions held around the country. Similar cars can command different auction prices depending upon the area of the country. Each week all the used car prices set by the auctions are published in the Black Book. This book is the leading source for true used car wholesale values.

Professional appraisers and used car managers use the Black Book. Not the Blue or Red Books used by financial institutions.

Keep the trade as a separate transaction when buying a new car. Research the value of your used car just as you do for the new car. Determine what the dealer will pay to buy your car if you were just selling it to him/her.

If you have a balance or payoff on your trade don’t expect it’s market value to cover this balance. Rarely is that the case. If the market value is not high enough then one of two things will occur; first the dealer will inflate the price of the new car to offset the payoff or two, you will have to come up with the cash to payoff the difference. Either way you will pay.

Negotiate hard for a good buy figure for your trade. Call several used car lots and get a buy figure. Place an ad in your local paper to see what buyers will offer. Check the prices of similar cars listed in your local paper. Compare all these prices to the quote given to you by your selling dealer.

One of the classic lines from a salesperson is, "We’ll sell you the new car for $$$ plus your trade." Does this tell you what your trade is worth? Keep it separate.

Questions to ask the salesperson: Will you shop my used car to get the best price? Will I get more for my car if I repair these minor problems? Is my car in good enough shape to place on your used car lot?

Long-Form Videos Are Watched

If you have spent much time with AutoNetwork you'll notice that we post long-from videos. This gives you more information and hopefully educate in the process. When we first started YouTube did not believe viewers would watch. And, neither did the car companies. We felt if a viewer is interested and content compelling they would watch.

Time has proven we were right. Now YouTube is encouraging publishers to post long-form videos.
Mobile viewers are even watching these videos on smartphones. But, the real turning point came with the iPad. Larger smartphone screens have contributed but tablets and iPads are the devices most used.

What do you think? Do you watch any long-form videos and on what devices?

Auto Shows

Want to see hundreds of cars, trucks and vans? Want to be able to leisurely wander in and out of these vehicles? Then the place to go is your local auto show.

Auto shows have a long history of successfully jump starting the buying of new cars. These shows are sponsored by your local auto dealers and auto manufacturers.

The largest auto show for new car introductions is the Detroit International Auto Show held in Detroit, Michigan in January. The Chicago Auto Show has the most visitors. The Los Angeles Auto Show is next and is growing in notoriety.

The majority of auto shows are held in major cities. One of the greatest benefits of these shows is the millions of dollars raised for local charities. Who says car dealers don't give back and care about communities.

The benefit to you as a car buyer is the availability of hundreds of automobiles for you to view and compare over a week or more time period.

Take the entire family. Get in and out of your dream car. See what really fits your life style and more important your pocketbook. Ask questions, gather brochures and have a fun day.

The latest in automotive technology, safety features and concept cars is on display for your review and feedback.

The auto show season has started. It runs until the spring. So, pack up the kids and support an auto show in your area. To find one use any search engine on the Internet and type in "auto show."

The RV (recreational vehicle) industry also have shows. They are sponsored by the local RV dealers and RV manufacturers. Take the family and really get blown away by the luxury, spaciousness and affordability of these vehicles.

The Educated Shopper

What are you doing to train your sales force on how to handle the educated shopper? Well you thought the Internet was bad with your pricing, costs, discounts, etc. out there for all to see. You could get away with the fact that the information is incorrect and challenge the shopper.

As more credible businesses placed their information on the web more people now than ever trust it.

Here you are competing with the dealer down the street and/or cross town on price, service and products.

Then enter the car company. You didn't expect yours to put so much detail about the product, the business, the industry, recalls, etc., for all to see as well. How does the lonely salesperson handle the new shopper that did all his/her research for past 3 months on just your car? And, to make things even worse the shopper walks in and has it all on his/her laptop, iPad, tablet and/or smartphone.

Consumer information overload and salesperson information shortage does not create the best environment to make a sale.

Are you providing your staff with the same technology shoppers use to access information? Is device technology in your training program? Do you duplicate smartphone searches so that salesperson can quickly answer shoppers question on lot, in service area and/or showroom?

Remember the Internet is trusted by shoppers for information so why not use it to your advantage with the educated shopper.

Extended Warranty Service Contracts

With new cars lasting much longer the service contract business is on a decline. Dealers are finding more creative products to make up for the loss. But, why can't service contracts regain their status as a serious revenue generator?

The product is introduced in the finance office and in the BDC (business development centers) where staff can focus on not only service contracts but other profitable products as well.

Is there a need for service contracts since cars are built much better, car companies provide better warranties and cars perform better with fewer breakdowns? They are like insurance, you don't want it, hope you don't need it, but if you do, glad you had it.

One of the reasons for the slowdown in service contact sales is costs. Depending upon the type of car you drive and what you want covered the cost could be several thousands of dollars. Most lenders will include in the auto financing. The other is a lack of presentation of the product to all customers and explaining the details of coverage. That's why the Finance and Insurance with BDC will get better sales results.

Have you bought a service contract along with a new car purchase? Why did or didn't you?

Free WiFi Hot-Spot

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It's been 5 days since turkey day. I finished mine with a great sandwich this past Sunday. You can't get any better than that. Especially with an exciting football game. Turkey really does get better with age.

I'm sure you have more leftover turkey meals than just a great sandwich. How many ways do you serve leftover turkey? What's your favorite leftover turkey dish?

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Took the opportunity to go shopping with my kids this Black Friday. The outside mall we visited was very crowded as predicted. Spent quite a bit of time looking for shoppers that may have been showrooming but in the stores I visited did not see any that I could tell.

If you were out shopping did you see any shoppers showrooming? Did you compare prices on your smartphone or any other wireless device?

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