Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), a mobility company and automotive manufacturer, is taking steps toward carbon neutrality by securing a Retail Supply Contract with a local energy provider to source 100% green energy for its manufacturing operations.
TMP is hoping to achieve a fully Renewable Energy (RE) ratio, with approximately 90% of its electricity coming from this supplier, while the remaining portion is sourced from an onsite rooftop solar power system.
“This energy transition will neutralize TMP’s Scope 2 Emissions, particularly the indirect carbon dioxide emissions from purchased electricity for manufacturing operations,” said Atsuhiro Okamoto, president of TMP. “Such is a significant milestone for TMP and its mission to address climate change, making its automotive manufacturing plant in Santa Rosa City, Laguna the front-runner and early achiever of the 100% RE ratio target for Toyota in the ASEAN region.”
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Team (Philippines) Energy Corp. has started supplying TMP with green-backed electricity, verified by International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC(E)) attesting to its domestic RE sourcing. TMP aims to decarbonize its manufacturing energy sources, focusing on petrol-type generators, ovens, and boilers for painting processes by 2035.
Toyota’s broader commitment, set in 2020 under the Toyota Environmental Challenge (TEC) 2050, aims for all its manufacturing plants to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. This initiative extends beyond electric vehicle expansion, including environmental impact reduction across the automotive industry’s entire value chain.
TMP’s efforts have spurred local Toyota suppliers and dealers in the Philippines to adopt energy efficiency and RE initiatives. According to TMP, some companies are pursuing 100% RE ratio through onsite solar facilities or government programs like the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP).