CII awards Toyota Kirloskar for best water and waste management

Toyota Kirloskar Motor was awarded by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Southern Region for its outstanding contribution in Water and hazardous Waste management. 

The award was given at the recently conducted 1st Edition of Water & Waste Management Competition, held in Chennai (Virtual session).  The award recognizes relentless efforts of TKM in setting-up benchmark practices in becoming “Water Positive Company” and enhancing TKM’s Waste KPI performance through impactful initiatives. 

 

Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues of the 21st century. Thus, water conservation at TKM has become an utmost priority and multiple efforts were taken to address the environmental challenge of minimizing and optimizing water consumption. 

Further, as a part of TEC2050, TKM focuses and promote effective implementation of Reduce, Reuse & Recycle concept in manufacturing process. TKM has established effective Waste Management practices at its operation through source reduction by implementing innovative technologies. 

Raju B. Ketkale, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said that, Toyota has given utmost importance to environment and all the initiatives are designed in such a way that serves towards lowering the environmental impact and achieving the ultimate goal of ‘Living in Harmony with Nature.’ 

He added that, it is an honour to achieve this award recognizing TKM’s efforts and responsible contribution to build a safer ecosystem for society thus bringing an impactful difference in the lives of the people.