Suzuki Motor Corporation, commonly known as Suzuki, is a prominent Japanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan. Founded in 1909, Suzuki has evolved from a loom manufacturer to a key player in the global automotive industry, with significant operations in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in compact cars, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles, Suzuki is renowned for its innovative engineering and commitment to fuel efficiency. The company’s unique offerings, such as the Suzuki Swift and Vitara, have garnered a loyal customer base due to their reliability and affordability. With a strong market position, Suzuki has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers worldwide. The brand continues to focus on sustainability and advanced technology, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the automotive sector.
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In 2023, Suzuki's carbon emissions in Japan totalled approximately 150,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 110,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Globally, the company reported total emissions of around 108,710,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 41,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 54,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 10,775,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Suzuki has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease CO2 emissions from its business activities by 45% in terms of carbon intensity per sales unit by 2030, compared to the fiscal year 2016 baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the company has a long-term goal to achieve an 80% reduction in carbon intensity by 2050. These commitments reflect Suzuki's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and carbon management.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 51,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 2 | 54,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | 7,632,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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