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 51 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
As of 2023, Honda's total carbon emissions reached approximately 288,230,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,090,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,730,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 284,410,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data reflects Honda's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Honda has set an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This long-term goal, initiated in 2023, underscores the company's dedication to sustainable practices and reducing its environmental impact. In previous years, Honda's emissions have shown fluctuations, with a total of approximately 303,120,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 254,480,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company continues to focus on innovative strategies to lower emissions across its operations and product lifecycle, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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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 not committed to any 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.
