PLANO,
Texas, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) announced the availability of
its 2024 Diversity + Inclusion Annual Report, showcasing the
company's ongoing commitment towards fostering limitless
possibilities for all throughout the
United States (including Puerto
Rico), Canada, and
Mexico. The annual report,
published since 2018, illuminates the human stories that are
propelling Toyota towards a brighter future.
Featuring compelling narratives and key initiatives, such as
community outreach, employee resource groups, executive engagement,
mentoring and more, the 2024 Diversity + Inclusion Annual Report
offers insight into Toyota's proactive approach in championing
diversity and inclusion within its operations and beyond.
This year's D+I Annual Report theme, "+ = Us | The Journey
Continues," follows the holistic approach introduced in the 2023
report, which was made by underscoring the multiple facets that
make us who we are. Toyota continues its journey to demonstrate its
commitment in this area through the Toyota Way values of showing
respect for people and working for others.
Some of the highlights of the 2024 Toyota North America
Diversity + Inclusion Annual Report include:
Creating a Culture of Belonging
- Toyota's Business Partnering Groups (BPGs) are employee
networks, open to all, that facilitate for that allow team members'
ability to connect, grow professionally and contribute to building
an inclusive and innovative company culture based on affinities,
experiences and allyships. Across North
America, there are 116 chapters, 14 affinities and a total
of 8,892 members participating in these BPGs. More information
about each group can be found here.
- Diversity Advisory Board Vice Chair, Gil Casellas, shares how his personal and
professional experiences influence his role in bringing the
"outside in" perspective for Toyota. These lessons can advise
Toyota in staying true to the company's core values. Learn more
here.
Fueling Growth + Learning
- Toyota introduced a new training program called D+I Journeys to
develop inclusive leaders through e-learning and workshops,
focusing on promoting an inclusive culture of belonging for all.
More on the education program can in the Growth + Learning section
of the report here.
- Kimberly Cockrell leads the
human resource function at Toyota Motor North America, where she
oversees benefits, talent development and other elements that
contribute to successful team member engagement. To read her
Q&A on team member development, visit the story here.
Engaging Our Communities
- Toyota USA Foundation kicked
off the national expansion of Driving Possibilities, its signature
STEM education and community engagement initiative. As of
April 2024, the program has launched
in six U.S. communities with plans to expand to other locations
where Toyota has facilities. Learn more about Driving Possibilities
here.
- Toyota's Way Forward Fund awarded more than $8 million in grants to 10 organizations in its
second round, with a focus on pediatric traumatic brain injury
(TBI) care. The organizations selected have programs to address
gaps in TBI funding for children, supporting equality and
strengthening the recovery journey for children and their
families. Learn more about the Way Forward Fund here.
Recognition
- Toyota ranked #4 on Fair360's Top Companies for Diversity®
list, marking the third consecutive year the company has achieved
this position as the only automotive manufacturer in the Top 10.
Explore Toyota's Fair360 rankings here.
- Civic 50 named Toyota a top community-minded company in the
U.S. for the second consecutive year for both Toyota Financial
Services (TFS) and Toyota Motor North America, due to the company's
contributions of know-how, time and resources to communities across
the U.S. Previously, TFS earned a spot on the list for seven
consecutive years. Learn more about Toyota's community engagement
here.
To stay informed about ongoing D+I initiatives and for real-time
updates or feature stories, visit Toyota Effect.
To explore the 2024 D+I Annual Report, click here.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S.
for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable,
next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus
our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 49,000 people in the U.S. who
have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more
than 34 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants.
By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North
Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for
electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road
than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 29 electrified
options.
Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota
USA Foundation has committed to
creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership
with, historically underserved communities near the company's U.S.
operating sites.
For more information about Toyota,
visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
Media Contacts:
Amanda Roark
amanda.roark@toyota.com
Olivia Boisineau-Beckett
olivia.boisineau@toyota.com
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