Kawasaki
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., a subsidiary of the renowned Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California. Established in 1966, the company has become a prominent player in the motorcycle and powersports industry, with a strong presence across North America and beyond. Kawasaki is celebrated for its innovative range of motorcycles, ATVs, and personal watercraft, distinguished by cutting-edge technology and performance. The brand's commitment to quality and engineering excellence has solidified its reputation, making it a favourite among enthusiasts. With a legacy of achievements, including the introduction of iconic models like the Ninja series, Kawasaki continues to lead the market, consistently pushing the boundaries of design and performance in the powersports sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kawasaki'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kawasaki's score of 45 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kawasaki's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kawasaki Heavy Industries reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 134,912,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 281,401,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 70,479,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Kawasaki has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2049. In the near term, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Kawasaki targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2049. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Kawasaki's proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 176,000,000 | 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 | 324,000,000 | 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 3 | 54,323,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kawasaki is committed to some 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.
