Toyota Material Handling Europe moves towards net-zero future with 100% renewable electricity

In the run-up to World Environment Day, Toyota Material Handling Europe has confirmed that it uses 100% renewable electricity in its European operations as of April 1 2021. The switch involves every single one of the organisation’s European entities and represents a significant advancement towards its ambitious sustainability goals. On its own, it achieves 15% of the required progress towards the 2030 target of net zero emissions from operations.

Proven innovation with the new BT Reflex from Toyota

Toyota Material Handling Europe is launching the first three models in the new BT Reflex family: the high-performance R-series model, the E-series with unique tilting cab and the flexible O-series for inside and outside use. The updated BT Reflex trucks will set new standards in terms of safety, energy efficiency and ergonomics. The innovative improvements include an updated ergonomic operator compartment with intuitive controls and an interactive colour touchscreen. All models come with intelligent lithium-ion energy packs, and can be easily connected to I_Site from Toyota.

Toyota Logistic Design Competition 2022 is looking for inspired solutions for urban micrologistics

Organised every two years by Toyota Material Handling Europe Design Center, the 2022 edition of the Toyota Logistic Design Competition is co-organised with Toyota´s European Design Studio, Toyota Europe Design Development. The competition is now open to design students worldwide. The challenge is: Shorter supply chains, greater precision, more flexibility and less environmental impact in cities.

Toyota Material Handling Europe retains EcoVadis Platinum ranking - in top 1%

Since 2012, Toyota Material Handling Europe has been continuously assessed by EcoVadis, with focus on key topics including environment, labour & human rights, sustainable procurement and ethics. During recent years, Toyota has consistently received Gold level scores, but now - two years in a row - the Platinum award has been achieved by the company. This is the highest possible score, ranking Toyota Material Handling amongst the top 1% of companies in the ‘general-purpose machinery’ sector.

Toyota Industries Corporation gains CDP A-list 2020 on Climate Change and Water Security

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has been selected for the A-list, the maximum score, in surveys conducted by CDP on climate change for the third year in a row now, as well as the 2nd time on water security. Toyota Material Handling Europe, its European operations of the material handling division, continues to run local initiatives that fully support Toyota Industries’ Sixth Environmental Action Plan.