Subaru
Subaru Corporation, commonly known as Subaru, is a prominent Japanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1953, Subaru has established itself as a leader in the automotive industry, particularly known for its all-wheel-drive vehicles and innovative engineering. The company operates primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the production of cars that combine performance, safety, and reliability. Subaru's core product line includes sedans, SUVs, and crossovers, with models like the Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester gaining significant popularity for their versatility and ruggedness. The brand is recognised for its commitment to safety, earning high ratings in crash tests and incorporating advanced safety technologies. With a strong market position, Subaru has achieved notable milestones, including a loyal customer base and a reputation for durability, making it a trusted choice among automotive enthusiasts.
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Subaru's score of 53 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Subaru's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Subaru reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,914,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 264,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 207,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 39,442,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. In 2023, Subaru's total emissions were approximately 31,121,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 252,224,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 228,273,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 30,640,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial reliance on upstream and downstream activities for their overall carbon footprint. Subaru has set an ambitious target to reduce CO2 emissions by 60% by the fiscal year ending March 2026, compared to the fiscal year ending March 2017. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions and demonstrates Subaru's commitment to significant carbon reduction. The emissions data is sourced directly from Subaru Corporation, ensuring accuracy and transparency in their reporting. As part of their climate strategy, Subaru is actively working towards these reduction goals while addressing the challenges posed by their extensive supply chain and product lifecycle emissions.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 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 |
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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.
Subaru 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.
