Toyota

Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, producing approximately 10 million vehicles a year. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan, the company operates production facilities in 27 countries and regions and sells vehicles in more than 170 countries and territories. Beyond automotive, the group spans mobility, housing, biotechnology and robotics.

The company's engineering work covers a multi-pathway approach to electrification: hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems, battery electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. The Prius, its pioneering hybrid, established the firm's position in hybrid technology. Alongside its vehicles, Toyota is known for the Toyota Production System (TPS), a lean manufacturing methodology developed in-house and since adopted across industries worldwide.

Toyota's stated corporate philosophy, "Producing Happiness for All", sits alongside Guiding Principles first established in 1937. These emphasise respect for people, continuous improvement (Kaizen), and the provision of clean and safe products, together with a commitment to contributing to the sustainable development of society. The firm's origins as a small Japanese loom manufacturer predate its growth into a global mobility company.