Signing of mobility sponsorship agreement between Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP)and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), co-chair of the APMCDRR’s Philippine inter-agency committee.
In photos (from left) are DENR Assistant Secretary and APMCDRR 2024 Program Committee ChairDr. Noralene Uy, TMP President Masando Hashimoto, DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga,and United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific ChiefHon. Marco Toscano-Rivalta.
As one of the official mobility partners for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), which will be hosted by the Philippines in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the leading company in the industry, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) announces its participation. About 3,000 world leaders and delegates will come together for the conference, which will be held from October 14–18, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, to discuss important catastrophe risk reduction measures in the Asia-Pacific area.
During the APMCDRR Partners Briefing and Memorandum of Agreement Signing event in Makati City, TMP recently formalized its partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), which is the co-chair of the APMCDRR’s Philippine inter-agency committee. In accordance with this agreement, TMP will serve the transportation needs of conference attendees, including ministers from UN member states and different international stakeholders, by providing a fleet of 25 Toyota Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and two Toyota Coaster buses.
TMP President Masando Hashimoto (front, left) shakes hand with DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga (right).
This partnership underscores TMP’s strong support to promoting sustainable mobility solutions and contributing to disaster risk reduction efforts in the region.
“Toyota believes that electrified mobility is one of the pathways towards a sustainable future for all. We are committed to help address climate change and promote climate-related risk reduction,” said TMP President Masando Hashimoto.
“TMP is honored to be part of one of the most important gatherings in the Asia-Pacific. We wish for the success of the 2024 APMCDRR in leading us with appropriate strategies, making us a region of resilient nations.”
The Toyota Camry hybrid is the minister shuttle of choice for the APMCDRR.
Toyota is committed to become carbon neutral by 2050 and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on a global scale. The company is exhibiting its commitment to mitigating its environmental footprint and advancing sustainable transportation options by offering a fleet of hybrid electric vehicles.
In the Asia-Pacific area, the APMCDRR serves as the main forum for fostering coordination and collaboration on disaster risk reduction. The UNDRR is working with the host nation to organize this biennial conference. It seeks to expedite the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030’s implementation.
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