Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Honda, is a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1948, Honda has established itself as a prominent player in the automotive and motorcycle industries, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative engineering and commitment to quality, producing a diverse range of products, including automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. Honda's unique approach to manufacturing, emphasising efficiency and sustainability, has set it apart in a competitive market. With notable achievements such as being the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer and a pioneer in hybrid technology, Honda continues to maintain a strong market position. Its dedication to research and development ensures that Honda remains at the forefront of the automotive industry, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions for consumers worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Honda's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Honda's score of 54 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Honda's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Honda reported total carbon emissions of approximately 288,230,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,090,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,730,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 284,410,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set a long-term commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This ambitious target reflects Honda's dedication to reducing its environmental impact and aligns with global climate initiatives. In recent years, Honda's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at approximately 303,120,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 280,020,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives, including improving the emissions intensity of its products. Honda's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to address climate change and promote environmental responsibility across its operations.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,310,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,840,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 279,960,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Honda is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
