Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, often referred to simply as Mitsubishi Motors, is a prominent player in the global automotive industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a leader in manufacturing innovative vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, SUVs, and compact cars. With a strong presence in key markets across Asia, Europe, and North America, Mitsubishi Motors is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company’s core offerings, such as the Outlander and ASX, are distinguished by their advanced technology and robust performance. Mitsubishi Motors has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering all-wheel drive technology and a focus on eco-friendly vehicles, positioning itself as a forward-thinking brand in the automotive landscape.
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In 2023, Mitsubishi Motors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,103,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 96,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 264,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 31,743,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest components of Scope 3 emissions were from the use of sold products, accounting for about 20,056,000,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services, which contributed approximately 7,890,000,000 kg CO2e. In Japan, Mitsubishi Motors reported total emissions of about 230,000,000 kg CO2e for the same year. This reflects a slight increase from 2022, when emissions were approximately 226,000,000 kg CO2e. Mitsubishi Motors has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to the fiscal year 2018 levels. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to meet the 1.5°C climate goal. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2050. These commitments are part of Mitsubishi Motors's broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce its environmental impact, reflecting a growing trend within the automotive industry to address climate change proactively.
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 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 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Mitsubishi Motors is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.