Toyota’s Climate Policy Engagement Score Revealed

Opposition to Climate Policies

Japanese automakers, including Toyota, have been identified as some of the most staunchly opposed to governmental climate policies. Toyota, Suzuki, and Mazda are among the worst automakers when it comes to lobbying against science-based emissions policies.

Industry Advocacy Groups

While automakers like Tesla are making strides in green vehicle production, most automakers are engaged in efforts to water down pollution targets through industry advocacy groups. Only Tesla, Mercedes, and BMW are on track to produce enough green vehicles to combat the effects of climate change.

Toyota’s Stance

Toyota has openly opposed policies promoting fully-electric vehicles as the sole solution for a healthy environment. The company argues that hybrids are a better option due to the availability of battery materials. This stance has led to criticism and backlash from investors in the past.

Climate Policy Rankings

According to a recent study by InfluenceMaps, Suzuki, Mazda, and Toyota rank lowest in terms of climate policy engagement. These automakers have actively worked to weaken climate policies in various countries, hindering progress towards science-based emissions caps.

Automakers’ Role in Climate Crisis

Automakers’ negative advocacy strategies and substandard electric vehicle plans are contributing to the climate crisis. InfluenceMap emphasizes the urgent need for automakers to reform their climate policy engagement to avoid further delays in implementing effective climate rules globally.