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 Benchmark
Honda's score of 79 is higher than 88% 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 globally. This figure includes 1,070,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,070,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 267,390,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with 212,200,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to the use of sold products. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 3,140,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Honda's global emissions were approximately 288,230,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,090,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,730,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 284,410,000,000 kg CO2e, including 226,860,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. Honda has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The company plans to reduce total CO2 emissions by 46% from FY2020 levels by 2030. Additionally, Honda aims to halve total corporate CO2 emissions by 2050 compared to 2000 levels across all scopes, including both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These commitments reflect Honda's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations and product lifecycle.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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.
