Kevin Butt - Three Decades of Driving Sustainability at Toyota

Kevin Butt is the Regional Environmental Sustainability Director at Toyota North America. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from a curious young mind exploring the woods to becoming a leading advocate for environmental sustainability in the automotive sector. Kevin talks about how his experiences working in a steel mill and his unwavering passion for the environment led him to champion sustainability at Toyota for over 30 years. Kevin provides a candid look at the evolving landscape of sustainability, highlighting Toyota's commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration across industries and shares fascinating stories of innovative projects, including the repurposing of hybrid batteries for off-grid power generation at Yellowstone National Park. Gain a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between carbon, materials, water, and biodiversity, and learn how Toyota addresses these critical pillars of sustainability.Episode in a glance- Kevin's Passion for Nature and Environmental Protection- From Coal Research to Steel Mills to Toyota- Evolution of Sustainability at Toyota Over Three Decades- Carbon, Materials, Water, and Biodiversity- Collaboration in the Automotive Industry- The Importance of Water Conservation and Biodiversity- Innovation in Yellowstone National Park- Toyota's Pollinator Habitat Initiative- Common-Sense Approaches to Environmental IssuesAbout Kevin ButtKevin is the Regional Environmental Sustainability Director at Toyota. He is responsible for the development of Environmental Sustainability Programs in addition to Regulatory and Legislative development for all of Toyota’s North American operations. He also serves on several boards including the National Wildlife Habitat Council, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, World Wildlife Fund National Council, North American Great Plains Advisory Board and the Yellowstone Park Foundation Board.Send us a message!