Environment

The Earth Belongs to Everyone; Let's Help Keep It Cleaner

The face of the Earth is gradually being changed by the effects of environmental devastation and global warming. Vital to the protection of our beautiful Earth is awareness of each of its inhabitants as a corporate member and denizen of the planet. "It's our Earth, so we should be the ones to keep it clean." This effort starts with places close to home.

Volunteer Activities in Support of the Mt. Fuji Reforestation Project

Reforestation Project Finally Underway Aiming to Create a Beautiful Forest

Since fiscal 2008, Toyota Tsusho has been taking part in the Mt. Fuji Forest reforestation project devised by OISCA-International in collaboration with Yamanashi Prefecture. We helped to plant trees for the first time in May 2009 following efforts to clear underbrush in fiscal 2009.

Around 100 employees and their families from Toyota Tsusho and affiliated companies in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kariya and Toyota helped plant 1,000 saplings on the day. The work was carried out at the comfortable altitude of 1,600 meters in fine weather and provided a chance for participants to interact not only with each other but also with the local community.

Many reported they were glad to know the company they worked for was engaged in such activities and they thought it important to continue with programs such as these despite harsh global economic conditions. Toyota Tsusho will continue to take part in reforestation activities on Mt. Fuji.

Release of Sea Turtles in Thailand

Toyota Tsusho (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (TTTC) is committed to social contribution activities that mainly center on the environment and education. In fiscal 2010, TTTC donated to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, which aims to protect the dwindling number of marine turtles. The company also provided support for the release of the turtles.

TTTC also continues to practice a wide range of activities related to the environment, such as coral reef conservation and mangrove tree planting, and to education, such as scholarships and donating supplies for children.

Wheelchair Twin Basketball

Promoting Concern for Welfare through Sports

"Wheelchair Twin Basketball" is a team sport for people with the severe disability of quadriplegia. These competitions are extremely useful in maintaining and improving the physical strength and mental fortitude of people who have in the past tended to remain shut inside homes and facilities, and it helps to restore them to active social participation. In order to expand the scope of this team sport, Toyota Tsusho sponsors sports meets while employee volunteers provide support in running the events by cleaning tires, providing broadcasts and other assistance. Toyota Tsusho also supports volunteers to hold public welfare practice workshops at elementary schools so that children can experience wheelchair basketball.
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