Sustainability Philosophy and System of Promotion

Sustainability Philosophy

TOTO Group considers sustainability management to be management by the use of sustainability initiatives for the purpose of bringing TOTO Group Corporate Philosophy to life.
The TOTO Corporate Philosophy outlines the purpose of the company's existence, our business fields and the desired image for all of our stakeholders as the basis of what the company motto strive to communicate.

Philosophy System for TOTO Group Management

Company Mottos

Established in 1962

"Take pride in your work, and strive to do your best" embodies our determination to contribute to the advancement of society and improve the lifestyles of customers with a strong service mentality.

TOTO Group Corporate Philosophy

Sustainability Promotion System

We established the CSR Committee and the specialized CSR department and started CSR activities in 2004. In fiscal 2023, the name was changed to the "Sustainability Committee". The Sustainability Committee is held twice a year with the president as the chairperson and by supervising and commanding a bird's-eye view of the three fields—environment, social, and governance— to work on sustainability management. At the Sustainability Committee, sustainability issues and materiality that includes climate change are discussed, and activity plans are developed, and each subcommittee in charge develops promotion plans, deploys them to the relevant divisions and Group companies at home and abroad, and conducts cross-divisional activities.

Promotional System of Sustainability Committee

Process for Promoting Sustainability Management

Sustainability Internal Penetration

TOTO Group is working to improve the awareness of sustainability in our employees.

Initiatives in Domestic Japan

TOTO creates sustainability educational materials, provides training programs targeting new recruits and new General Managers of TOTO and Group companies, training via e-learning systems and in-house conferences to foster transparency in an outline of sustainability, specific initiatives, social trends and future initiatives.

Initiatives at Overseas Group Companies

Overseas Group companies have training programs that are based on actual circumstances in those countries. In addition, TOTO makes English and Chinese version education materials available to ensure employees undergo training to firmly establish sustainability. TOTO China, which is located in Beijing and oversees business in China, takes advantage of opportunities to train general managers in China to also train them in sustainability management and corporate culture. Furthermore, TOTO Vietnam, which is located in Hanoi, makes sure that employees receive training in company philosophy at regular internal meetings, to raise awareness.