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Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, often referred to simply as Mitsubishi Motors, is a prominent player in the global automotive industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a leader in manufacturing innovative vehicles, including electric and hybrid models, SUVs, and compact cars. With a strong presence in key markets across Asia, Europe, and North America, Mitsubishi Motors is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company’s core offerings, such as the Outlander and ASX, are distinguished by their advanced technology and robust performance. Mitsubishi Motors has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering all-wheel drive technology and a focus on eco-friendly vehicles, positioning itself as a forward-thinking brand in the automotive landscape.

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31

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

Mitsubishi Motors's score of 31 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mitsubishi Motors's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Mitsubishi Motors reported global carbon emissions of approximately 32,103,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 96,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 264,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 31,743,000,000 kg CO2e. In Japan, the company recorded emissions of about 230,000,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Mitsubishi Motors has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its environmental impact. Historically, the company has shown fluctuations in emissions, with total global emissions peaking at approximately 39,276,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017. The emissions data reflects a trend towards increased awareness and reporting of carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. Mitsubishi Motors continues to engage in sustainability practices, although further details on specific reduction initiatives or climate pledges remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
466,000,000
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34,595,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mitsubishi Motors'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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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Mitsubishi Motors 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.

Mitsubishi Motors 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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