Toyota’s New Headquarters Focuses on Solar Energy

Jun 8, 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation is continuing their dedication to the 2050 Toyota Environmental Challenge, a set of goals they’ve created to positively affect the environment. They’ve vowed to reduce not only CO₂ emissions produced by their vehicles but by their manufacturing plants and production facilities.

This effort can be seen through Toyota’s new solar power system that will be part of their new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas. The move is expected to happen next year, while the system will be completed in two phases. In total, the system will equal 7.75 megawatts and will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 7122 metric tons, which is the equivalent of about 1,000 homes’ electricity usage.

“We are dedicated to making sure our new headquarters campus supports – even redefines – Toyota’s commitment to the environment,” said Kevin Butt, Regional Director, North American Environmental Division. “The Plano solar system will not only reduce our environmental footprint and educate team members about renewable energy, it moves us closer to Toyota’s 2050 global environmental challenge to eliminate carbon emissions in all operations.”

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