Mazda Motor Corporation, commonly known as Mazda, is a prominent player in the automotive industry, headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan. Founded in 1920, the company has evolved significantly, achieving key milestones such as the introduction of the innovative Wankel rotary engine in the 1960s. Mazda operates primarily in the design, manufacture, and sale of vehicles, with a strong focus on passenger cars and SUVs. Renowned for their commitment to driving pleasure and advanced engineering, Mazda's core products include the Mazda3, Mazda CX-5, and the MX-5 Miata, each distinguished by their unique design and performance capabilities. With a solid market position, Mazda has garnered numerous awards for safety and design, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking automotive manufacturer dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
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In 2024, Mazda Motor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 60,976,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 112,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 815,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 60,049,000,000 kg CO2e. This marked an increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 31,389,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 113,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 754,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 30,522,000,000 kg CO2e. Mazda has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce corporate average 'well-to-wheel' CO2 emissions to 50% of 2010 levels by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction by 2050. Additionally, the company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its global plants by 2035 and aims for carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2050. Specifically, Mazda targets a 69% reduction in CO2 emissions from factories and operating sites in Japan by FY March 2031, compared to levels seen in FY March 2014. These initiatives reflect Mazda's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 137,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 587,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 35,954,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Mazda Motor is not participating in any 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.