Social Contribution Initiatives
Environment
To ensure sustainable development of society across the globe, Toyota is actively promoting a wide range of initiatives, including environmental education, environmental activity grants, and afforestation.
Year
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Month
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Events
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1992
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Research and Development Group creates the Forest of Toyota plan
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1995
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December
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Toyota donates money to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for its environmental programs
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1997
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October
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1998
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Environmental education program Eco-no-Mori Seminar commenced (through 2005)
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Eco monitoring at the Forest of Toyota commenced (through 2008)
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1999
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Toyota receives the 1999 Greenery Day, Natural Environment Distinguished Service Award for its promotion of the Forest of Toyota plan
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2000
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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program commenced
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2001
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The Nature Experience Program for School Children at the Forest of Toyota starts (ongoing)
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Toyota's desertification prevention and afforestation project in China commenced (through 2010)
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2003
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May
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2004
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October
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The Forest of Toyota receives the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister's 24th Green City Award
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2005
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July
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Toyota donates funds to the All-China Youth Federation as part of its (Toyota) China Youth Environmental Protection Aid Program
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Toyota Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute opened
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2006
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February
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Toyota receives the Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Award -Special Award from the Japan Philanthropic Association for its afforestation activities in China
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May
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The Nature Play Program for Families with Children at the Forest of Toyota begins (ongoing)
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2007
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Tropical rainforest regeneration project commenced in the Philippines
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2009
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May
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2010
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January
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Toyota provides financial assistance for the Tenth Conference of the Parties (COP10)
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2011
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March
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The Forest of Toyota receives the highest level of certification from the Social and Environmental Green Evaluation System (SEGES)
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