Isuzu Motors Limited, commonly known as Isuzu, is a prominent Japanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1916, Isuzu has carved a niche in the automotive industry, specialising in the production of commercial vehicles and diesel engines. The company operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America, solidifying its presence in key markets. Isuzu is renowned for its robust range of products, including trucks, buses, and SUVs, with a particular emphasis on fuel-efficient diesel technology. This commitment to innovation has positioned Isuzu as a leader in the commercial vehicle sector, recognised for its reliability and performance. Over the years, Isuzu has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering advancements in diesel engine technology, further enhancing its reputation in the global automotive landscape.
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In 2024, Isuzu Motors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79,434,151,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 115,370,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 44,452,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 79,274,329,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 102,675,760,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 119,189,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 75,847,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 102,480,724,000 kg CO2e. Isuzu has set ambitious climate commitments as part of its Environmental Vision 2050, aiming for 'Zero GHG emissions from operations' and 'Zero GHG emissions across the product lifecycle' by 2050. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from FY2014 levels by 2030. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all figures are reported directly by Isuzu Motors Limited. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in the automotive sector.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 180,129,000 | 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 | 
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 
Isuzu Motors's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 23% last year and increased significantly since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 91% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Isuzu Motors has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
