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Hotai Motor

Hotai Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Hotai Motor, is a prominent player in the automotive industry, headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 1960, the company has significantly contributed to the Taiwanese automotive market, focusing on the distribution and manufacturing of vehicles, particularly Toyota models, under a long-standing partnership. With operations primarily in Taiwan and expanding influence in the Asia-Pacific region, Hotai Motor excels in providing a diverse range of vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and hybrid models. Their commitment to quality and innovation has positioned them as a market leader, recognised for their exceptional customer service and comprehensive after-sales support. Notable achievements include being one of the top automotive distributors in Taiwan, reflecting their strong market presence and dedication to excellence in the automotive sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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22

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

Hotai Motor's score of 22 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hotai Motor's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hotai Motor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,543,900 kg CO2e, comprising 215,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,321,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the past few years, the company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions in 2022 recorded at about 1,574,200 kg CO2e, which included 204,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,374,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. From 2020 to 2023, Hotai Motor's Scope 1 emissions increased slightly from 210,600 kg CO2e to 215,300 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 1,419,400 kg CO2e to 1,321,600 kg CO2e, indicating a focus on improving energy efficiency. However, there are no disclosed reduction targets or specific climate pledges from the company at this time. Hotai Motor's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate responsibility. The company continues to explore initiatives to enhance its environmental performance, although specific reduction strategies have not been publicly outlined.

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Scope 1
210,600
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Scope 2
1,419,400
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hotai Motor's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Hotai Motor is headquartered in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Hotai Motor 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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