Honda Sustainability Profile
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Honda, is a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1948, Honda has established itself as a prominent player in the automotive and motorcycle industries, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative engineering and commitment to quality, producing a diverse range of products, including automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. Honda's unique approach to manufacturing, emphasising efficiency and sustainability, has set it apart in a competitive market. With notable achievements such as being the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer and a pioneer in hybrid technology, Honda continues to maintain a strong market position. Its dedication to research and development ensures that Honda remains at the forefront of the automotive industry, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions for consumers worldwide.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Honda's score of 99 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Honda's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Honda's global carbon emissions totalled approximately 296,860,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 997,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,640,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 294,220,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its total CO2 emissions by 46% from FY2020 levels by 2030, and aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 across all scopes. In Japan, specific emissions data for 2025 is not disclosed, but Honda has committed to reducing CO2 emissions from consolidated tier 1 suppliers, with a reported emission factor of about 3.5e-07 kg CO2e per JPY of revenue. Honda's long-term strategy includes halving total corporate CO2 emissions by 2050 compared to 2000 levels, with a focus on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company is actively exploring methods to achieve carbon neutrality, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This data is sourced from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and does not indicate any cascading from a parent organization.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,410,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 275,950,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Honda's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Honda'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.
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Honda'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.
Honda has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
