To meet the needs of our team members, customers, dealers, suppliers and society, D+I plays a critical role in everything we do.”
CEO, Toyota Motor North America
“The hardships she’s endured and overcome — a lot of people don’t understand real challenges and real issues,” says Russell. Yet, he says Katie has an incredible attitude.
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Inclusiveness
Driving Inclusiveness
“Our strength is our team members and their ability to be their whole selves here.”
Deb Schroeder, Vice President, Purchasing, Toyota Motor North America
Explore Inclusiveness“I wanted to reach women and provide an avenue for them to reach me through a program that runs in the vein of D+I.”
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Toyota is part of the Society of Women Engineers’ Corporate Partnership Council — industry leaders who share best practice expertise in retention, advancement and diversity initiatives.
“M-TEN is a smart investment and one of many ways that Toyota acknowledges the value of transitioning service members and veterans.”
Read StoryThe Evolution Toward Mobility
While our journey is a road with many paths, our direction is clear. We are focused on driving toward mobility for all. Our belief in equality, respect and inclusive treatment of all people guides and empowers us to start our impossible.
Through diverse and collective thought, we drive innovation in an ever-changing marketplace. We drive positive impact for our team members, suppliers, dealers, communities and stakeholders through our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (D+I), and we drive influence in education through investments and partnerships that help open access to opportunity.
Did You Know?
Tupelo Transit provides 15,381 annual rides to Tupelo residents, which includes 9,800 assisting people with disabilities.
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Innovation
Driving Innovation
“Empowering women of color and giving them the confidence to be bold, as well as providing an advocate through Reach, helps us establish ourselves and understand what it takes to advance.”
Roslyn Barker, Manager, Quality Engineering
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Impact
Driving Impact
“Toyota helped me understand the company culture and the Toyota Way, provided me exposure, and helped me see how I could grow professionally and personally.”
Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne, co-founder and CEO of TKTKONNECT, a Tier I Toyota supplier
Explore ImpactHow We Drive D+I
Moving toward mobility for all is a collaborative effort. It requires diverse perspectives and guidance from our internal and external stakeholders who uphold the pillars of The Toyota Way: Continuous Improvement and Respect for People.
EXECUTIVE DIVERSITY + INCLUSION COUNCIL (EDIC)
Comprised of Toyota’s most senior leaders, the EDIC reinforces D+I strategies as imperative business drivers — working with the DAB and our D+I team, EDIC advocates and supports D+I strategies within their functions.
TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES (TFS) MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The TFS Management Committee serves as the executive D+I council at TFS and helps drive Toyota’s consumer and dealer finance and insurance business in the United States while supporting D+I strategic efforts across the company.
DID YOU KNOW?
There are 88 Business Partnering Group chapters across Toyota North America with 12 Different Affinities.
Rooted in Continuous Improvement and Respect for People, we are committed to cultivating an ever-better world by creating innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for all — we’re going places, together — powered by our people.
We are transforming impossible to I’m Possible.
Diversity Advisory Board (DAB)
Global diversity leaders who advise, advocate and help hold Toyota accountable to its D+I strategic direction.
LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY
Toyota is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that reflects, empowers and respects diversity in leadership.
Source: DiversityInc 2018 Benchmarking Report reflecting Toyota’s total management demographics
Driving
Influence in Education
Driving Influence in Education
“Programs like NaviGo allow students to see if they really want to be in our industry.”
Angela Lyle, Supply Analyst, Product Support Division, Service Parts and Accessories Operations
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DID YOU KNOW?
Toyota has been the #1 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) brand for Hispanic, African-American and Asian buyers for over a decade.
Did You Know?
The 800,000 square foot Toyota North American Parts Center Kentucky is Toyota's largest parts procurement and distribution facility
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“We wanted to raise awareness and love of the Lexus brand for future buyers and also build a story around innovation and technological advancement for our consumers who are thought-leaders, early adopters of new technology and automotive enthusiasts.”
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VIDEO VIEWS AND 26 MILLION ENGAGEMENTS
for Black Panther content on Lexus’ YouTube channel — the most ever for any piece of Lexus content
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Road Ahead
The Road Ahead
Toyota's commitment to D+I isn't just about acknowledging and responding to marketplace changes. It's even far beyond vehicles. We choose to evolve in an ever-changing world because we're on a mission to create innovative and universal mobility solutions — for everyone.
Explore The Road AheadWe want to build a great relationship with our community and be able to invest in the things that are important to our community and our customers.”
Group Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Innovation, Operational Excellence & Enterprise Program Management