SOURCE: Toyota

DESCRIPTION:

In 2008, Toyota and the National Audubon Society launched TogetherGreen™, a program funded by a $20 million grant from Toyota. The TogetherGreen program trains Fellows to be the environmental leaders of tomorrow, awards Innovation Grants for conservation projects, and supports Volunteer Days.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• TogetherGreen™, funded by a $20 million grant from Toyota, has supported nearly 900 volunteer events that improved or restored almost 13,000 acres.
• In mid-2012, Toyota and Evergreen celebrated an important milestone: The Evergreen Learning Grounds program reached its one millionth Canadian child.
• Toyota's plant in Indiana received the Water Champion award for their involvement in the World Water Monitoring Challenge™.

SPOTLIGHTS:

•  TITP Alumnus Comes Full Circle
•  Employees from Toyota's Cambridge Plant Give Back

SIGNATURE PARTNERSHIP:

•  National Audubon Society

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KEYWORDS: Toyota, 2012 North American Environmental Report, Strengthening Communities, environment, TogetherGreen, National Audubon Society, Conservation, environmental leaders, Innovation Grants, volunteer days