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Suzuki

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Suzuki'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.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Suzuki's score of 39 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Suzuki's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Suzuki's total carbon emissions reached approximately 108,710,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 410,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 540,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 107,750,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. Over the years, Suzuki has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with total emissions rising from about 72,420,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to the current figure. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The company has not set any formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks, which may limit their ability to effectively address climate change in line with global standards. As Suzuki continues to operate in a rapidly evolving automotive industry, enhancing their climate commitments and establishing measurable reduction goals will be crucial for aligning with international climate objectives.

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Scope 1
560,000,000
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Scope 2
560,000,000
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000
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Scope 3
71,300,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Suzuki's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Suzuki is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Suzuki 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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