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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Honda'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.

59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Honda's score of 59 is higher than 98% 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

As of 2023, Honda's total carbon emissions reached approximately 288,230,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 1,090,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled around 2,730,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 284,410,000,000 kg CO2e. Honda has set a significant long-term commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This ambitious target reflects the company's dedication to reducing its environmental impact and aligns with global climate initiatives. In recent years, Honda has demonstrated a proactive approach to emissions management, with total emissions showing fluctuations but a clear focus on sustainability. For instance, in 2022, Honda's total emissions were approximately 280,020,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease from the previous year. Overall, Honda's climate commitments and reduction initiatives underscore its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, aiming for a greener future in the automotive industry.

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Scope 1
1,310,000,000
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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
3,840,000,000
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
279,960,000,000
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Honda's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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. This request for Honda is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

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

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