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TOTO, a global leader in sanitaryware and bathroom innovation, has been ranked among the “World's Most Sustainable Companies 500” by TIME Magazine, securing the 309th position this year. This prestigious recognition underscores our long-standing commitment to sustainability and its proactive role in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Furthermore, TOTO has consistently been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a globally recognized benchmark for companies demonstrating strong ESG performance, marking a significant achievement in its sustainability journey.
Aligned with its global mission to foster a carbon-neutral society, TOTO India is implementing pioneer sustainability initiatives at its Halol plant in Gujarat. Through a series of energy-efficient and eco-friendly measures, TOTO India is trying to reduce its carbon footprint. For instance, the company’s innovative use of electrical timers & variable frequency drives for process and machine operations that has led to more than 10% in energy savings. Additionally, waste heat from the Tunnel Kiln is utilized for mould & product drying, resulting in over 35% reduction in gas consumption and a significant decrease in CO2 emissions. TOTO India has also introduced a solar water heating system in tandem with a Hot Water Generator, achieving a 40% reduction in natural gas usage.
In another sustainable advancement, TOTO India has adopted an OPEX model for wind power energy procurement, covering over 30% of its total energy needs with renewable sources. The facility at Halol continues to set high standards by repurposing crushed fired-ware scrap for industrial reuse, installing high-efficiency burners in kilns and dryers, and maintaining daily energy consumption monitoring practices. Other sustainable practices include reusing raw materials collected from dust and spillovers on the shop floor, and treating wastewater with an RO system to be repurposed for equipment cleaning.
Shiozawa Kazuyuki, Managing Director, TOTO India, said “Being recognized among the World’s Most Sustainable Companies by TIME Magazine is an affirmation of our unwavering dedication to sustainability and responsible innovation. We are proud to advance this mission in India through groundbreaking initiatives at our Halol plant. By optimizing energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy use, and reducing our carbon footprint, we aim to meet the highest standards in environmental stewardship. We see this as part of our responsibility to foster sustainable growth, not only for TOTO but for the communities and industries we serve.”
TOTO continues to invest in environmental technologies and policies that not only improve energy efficiency but also drive sustainable growth across the industry. The brand is committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainable practices by advancing eco-friendly product innovations and intensifying its ESG efforts both globally and locally in India. Through these initiatives, TOTO strives to provide comfortable, healthy lifestyles to all while contributing to a greener and more sustainable world.
