The main focus of TOTO’s research and development (R&D) efforts stems from these findings. As a result, the amount of water and energy consumed by WASHLET, toilets and fixtures during regular use is always being minimised. Cleaning and hygiene technologies like Ewater+,the efficient Tornado Flush and extremely durable Cefiontect ceramic glaze play a major role. The energy self-sufficient and water-saving automatic faucets with self-power technology are truly ground-breaking in this regard.

Membership in the RE100 initiative is an important milestone. TOTO Group have committed to expanding the procurement of renewable energy at all global locations in line with regional circumstances and installed systems to generate solar power at their production sites. This move should ensure that 100% of the electricity TOTO needs for their business activities comes from renewable sources. Regular reporting and accounting about the progress of these measures is required. RE100 publishes this annually. TOTO also plans to improve energy savings by upgrading and converting production facilities in various markets in an effort to reduce CO₂ emissions.

• TOTO will make their products more environmentally friendly and promote the global distribution of their “Sustainable Products” to reduce CO₂ emissions in using their products. Sustainable products will make up 78% of the global product mix by the year 2030.

• Reporting is aligned with standards defined by the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI). The GRI’s guidelines provide the framework for sustainability reporting most commonly used around the world.

• In June 2021, TOTO received certification from the international environmental initiative Science Based Targets (SBT) supporting the reduction of greenhouse gases in compliance with the Paris Convention and systematically reducing CO₂ emissions further on this basis.

• TOTO Group joined the RE100 Initiative in 2021 with the aim of transitioning to electricity from only renewable sources by the year 2040.

• The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are mandatory for TOTO. Since 2011, TOTO has been a member of the UN Global Compact – the world’s largest and most important initiative for sustainable and responsible company management. Over 9,500 companies and 3,000 non-governmental organisations are members.

• In 2019, TOTO supported the activities of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and published information about their management strategy.

More information:
Initiative E100: https://www.there100.org/

UN Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Science Based Targets Initiative (SBT): https://sciencebasedtargets.org/about-us

TOTO, one of the world’s leading sanitary ware companies, has an unwavering focus on people and their well-being. Established in Kitakyushu, Japan in 1917, TOTO has been developing, producing and marketing its comprehensive high-end bathroom concepts for the European market since 2009. The company aims to create a new attitude towards life through regeneration, comfort and hygiene, integrating technologies into their product designs in a smart, nearly invisible way. Japan’s leading manufacturer in the sector, TOTO offers a comprehensive range of products including ceramic sanitary ware, faucets and accessories. The company can now look back on over 40 years of developing and manufacturing WASHLET and has sold over 60 million units worldwide to date. TOTO supports the development of a fully emission-free society and is very committed to sustainability: By joining the RE100 initiative, TOTO Group will convert all of its facilities to power from sustainable energy sources by the year 2040. The company also received certification from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBT) to reduce greenhouse gases in line with the Paris Agreement, and to systematically cut CO₂ emissions further on this basis. TOTO employs 36,000 people world-wide.

Read more about TOTO online: eu.toto.com