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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Mitsubishi Motors's score of 31 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 approximately 264,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 31,743,000,000 kg CO2e. In Japan, the company recorded emissions of about 230,000,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Over the years, Mitsubishi Motors has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, global emissions were approximately 28,705,000,000 kg CO2e, while in 2020, they were about 20,651,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Mitsubishi Motors continues to face the challenge of reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the majority of its total emissions. The company’s commitment to addressing climate change remains crucial as it navigates the automotive industry's transition towards sustainability.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 132,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 466,000,000 | 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 3 | 34,595,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
