{"id":68391,"date":"2025-10-27T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/eastasia\/?p=68391"},"modified":"2025-11-05T10:07:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:07:27","slug":"toyotas-electric-vehicle-backtrack-deepens-the-climate-crisis-undermining-the-1-5c-pathway-greenpeace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/eastasia\/press\/68391\/toyotas-electric-vehicle-backtrack-deepens-the-climate-crisis-undermining-the-1-5c-pathway-greenpeace\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota\u2019s Electric Vehicle Backtrack Deepens the Climate Crisis, Undermining the 1.5\u00b0C Pathway: Greenpeace Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TOKYO \u2013 Toyota, the world\u2019s largest automaker, is falling dangerously behind the global 1.5\u00b0C climate target. According to a new report<\/a> from Greenpeace East Asia\u2019s Tokyo office, Toyota\u2019s decision to scale back its battery electric vehicle (BEV) targets could result in millions of tons of avoidable carbon emissions \u2013 further worsening the climate crisis and slowing global decarbonization.  In addition, Toyota\u2019s heavy reliance on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales risks locking developing regions such as Southeast Asia and India into high-emission pathways \u2013 just as they face growing vulnerability to escalating climate impacts.   <\/p>\n\n

Greenpeace East Asia’s latest report, “Toyota at a Crossroads: World’s Largest Automaker’s BEV Strategy Against the 1.5\u00b0C Pathway,”<\/em> analyzes Toyota\u2019s vehicle emissions by powertrain to evaluate its progress toward near-term emission reductions for 2026 and 2030 under three different vehicle sales scenarios [1] and examines whether they align with the IPCC\u2019s 1.5\u00b0C pathways.<\/p>\n\n

The findings show that even Toyota\u2019s most ambitious BEV targets [2] remain far below what is needed to meet the 1.5\u00b0C goal. Earlier this year, Toyota further widened this gap by halving its 2026 annual sales target from 1.5 million BEVs to 800,000 units \u2013 a decision that could lead to an additional 11.7 to 22.6 million metric tons of CO\u2082 emissions as compared to the original 1.5 million BEVs target. Looking ahead to 2030, even if Toyota achieves its goal of 3.5 million BEVs annually, projected emissions would still exceed the levels required to stay within the 1.5\u00b0C limit.<\/p>\n\n

Mariko Shiohata, Greenpeace Japan Climate and Energy Campaigner, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u201cAs one of the world\u2019s largest car manufacturers, Toyota’s decisions have global implications. Our analysis reveals that the company has announced its BEV production plans without adequately addressing how it will reduce emissions. If Toyota truly aims to achieve net zero by 2050, it needs to develop clear scenarios and conduct backcasting to drive sustainable technology and innovation.” <\/em><\/p>\n\n

\u201cScientists confirm that the Earth has reached irreversible climate tipping points<\/a> \u2013 starting with the loss of coral reefs and accelerating toward the collapse of the Amazon and polar ice. As the world\u2019s largest car manufacturer, Toyota must immediately demonstrate that its climate commitments align with the 1.5\u00b0C pathway.  Our analysis suggests a major disconnect between the company\u2019s current BEV sales targets and the urgent actions needed to combat climate change.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Key Findings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n