Honda
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 76 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 2024, Honda reported total carbon emissions of approximately 270,530,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,070,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,070,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 267,390,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 288,230,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions over the year. Honda has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46% reduction in total CO2 emissions from corporate activities by 2030, compared to fiscal year 2020 levels. Additionally, the company is targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, with plans to halve total corporate CO2 emissions compared to 2000 levels across all scopes. This includes a commitment to reduce product life cycle CO2 emissions by 50% by 2050. The company has also established interim targets, such as a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions intensity per unit of production by FY2017, using FY2009 as a baseline. Honda's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact in the automotive industry.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,410 | 0,000 | 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 2 | 3,800 | 0,000 | 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 |
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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.
Honda is participating in some 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.
