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Financial Intermediation
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American Honda Finance Corporation Sustainability Profile

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American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC), headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of automotive financial services. Established in 1980, AHFC has played a pivotal role in supporting Honda and Acura dealerships across the nation, offering a range of financing solutions tailored to meet the needs of customers and dealers alike. Operating primarily in the automotive finance industry, AHFC specialises in retail and lease financing, as well as dealer services. Its unique approach combines competitive rates with exceptional customer service, ensuring a seamless experience for both consumers and dealerships. Over the years, AHFC has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the automotive sector. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, American Honda Finance Corporation continues to enhance its offerings, making it a prominent player in the automotive finance landscape.

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How does American Honda Finance Corporation'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.

65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

American Honda Finance Corporation's score of 65 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American Honda Finance Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

American Honda Finance Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The organisation is a current subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., which means its climate commitments and emissions data may be influenced by its parent company. As part of its climate initiatives, American Honda Finance Corporation inherits emissions data and reduction targets from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. at a cascade level of 2. However, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges available for American Honda Finance Corporation itself. The absence of specific emissions data suggests that the company may be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy or reporting. In the broader context, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has been actively engaged in sustainability efforts, which may indirectly impact American Honda Finance Corporation's commitments. The company is expected to align with industry standards and practices, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing environmental performance. Overall, while specific emissions figures and reduction targets for American Honda Finance Corporation are not currently available, its relationship with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. indicates a potential commitment to climate action in line with the automotive industry's evolving sustainability landscape.

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Scope 1
1,410,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
3,800,000,000
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Scope 3
275,950,000,000
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000,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is American Honda Finance Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Honda Finance Corporation's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is American Honda Finance Corporation's Location?

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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. This request for American Honda Finance Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

American Honda Finance Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

American Honda Finance Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 7% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Use of Sold Products
79%
Purchased Goods and Services
17%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Investments
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

American Honda Finance Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

American Honda Finance Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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