As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Green Hydrogen Mission accelerates India’s transition towards green manufacturing and a low-carbon economy, TOTO has become the world’s first sanitaryware manufacturer to conduct commercial production using green hydrogen in the firing process. The achievement has been recognised by Euromonitor International.

The milestone was achieved at TOTO Kokura, the company’s No. 1 plant in Japan, where continuous advancements in firing technology and the use of cleaner fuels have helped reduce CO2 emissions from sanitaryware manufacturing. The shift from coal-fired kilns to the latest fibre ion furnace has contributed to an approximately 40 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions since 2022. The transition to hydrogen is expected to enable further reductions as TOTO works towards carbon neutrality by 2050.

The progress reflects TOTO’s continued focus on improving firing technology and converting to cleaner fuels as part of its journey towards carbon neutrality. Using hydrogen in the firing process represents a further step in reducing emissions from sanitaryware manufacturing while maintaining established product quality standards.

Shiozawa Kazuyuki, Managing Director, TOTO India, said, “Sustainability has always been central to TOTO’s global philosophy. This milestone reflects our commitment to advancing cleaner manufacturing through continuous innovation. As India places greater emphasis on sustainable construction and low-carbon development, we remain committed to bringing globally proven technologies and responsible manufacturing expertise that create long-term value for customers and the environment.”

The green hydrogen milestone builds on TOTO’s broader sustainability journey, including decades of investment in cleaner manufacturing technologies, water-efficient innovations and environmentally responsible product development. It further strengthens the company’s commitment to a more sustainable future while delivering bathroom solutions for the Indian market.