What is the Toitu Envirocare program?

Toitū is a group of scientists and business experts who have come together to protect the ecological and economic future of our planet. They aim to bring about change through a system of robust environmental programs which are internationally recognised. 

They help businesses to be more sustainable by giving them science-based, proven programs, actions and tools to make real progress on their own sustainability journeys. Toitū’s services and programs help businesses reduce costs, increase market access, improve staff engagement, and take credible action toward more sustainable ways of working. Doing good is good business. It helps everyone see the value of taking action to save the planet by working together.

Since 2011 all Toyota and Lexus dealers have been required to join the Toitū Enviromark Program and address their environmental impacts. 

Toyota New Zealand has worked closely with Toitū Envirocare’s Senior Environmental Advisor Chris Bailey in the nationwide dealer roll-out of the program. This has included annual training, development of documents and templates, and provision of legal advice and general guidance to assist each dealer with setting up and running their environmental activity.

Toyota New Zealand provided dealers with bespoke templates and training to help them set up a robust Environmental Management System (EMS), and Toitū Envirocare supports dealers with expert advice and guidance on their business and legal environmental obligations, through annual audits

Certification from Toitū Envirocare tells the world that we’re taking credible steps toward a more sustainable future – all part of Toyota’s global objectives. 

Toitū Enviromark Diamond Certified Organisations have internal Environmental Managements Systems (EMS) to ensure that their plans and policies are followed and to identify any opportunities for change and improvement. They have top management involvement in managing the EMS and its continuing stability.

Toyota is the first vehicle retail network in New Zealand to implement Toitū Enviromark certification.

• The Environmental Management System at each Toyota store is audited every year

• All Toyota stores are certified to Diamond Level – the highest level attainable

• This means our customers can have confidence that we are committed to operating our business responsibly

This is something we can all celebrate and be proud of!

All the small actions we take add up to a greater sustainability initiative, helping to protect our environment and operate our businesses in a sustainable manner.