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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

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51

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Honda's score of 51 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: 1,090,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2,730,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 284,410,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects Honda's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in the context of its long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. In recent years, Honda has demonstrated a proactive approach to emissions management, with significant reductions noted in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which totalled approximately 3,820,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has set ambitious targets to address emissions across all scopes, aiming for comprehensive sustainability in its operations. Honda's commitment to environmental responsibility is further underscored by its initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions, including a focus on enhancing the efficiency of its manufacturing processes and promoting the use of cleaner technologies. The company continues to align its strategies with industry standards for climate action, reinforcing its role as a leader in the automotive sector's transition towards a more sustainable future.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,310,000,000
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
3,840,000,000
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
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

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 medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Honda is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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