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Mitsubishi Motors

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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 a diverse range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and electric models, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability. With a significant presence in regions such as Asia, Europe, and North America, Mitsubishi Motors is renowned for its commitment to quality and performance. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in electric vehicle technology and a robust line-up of all-wheel-drive systems. Its core products, such as the Outlander and Eclipse Cross, are distinguished by their reliability and cutting-edge features, solidifying Mitsubishi's market position as a trusted automotive brand.

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13

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Mitsubishi Motors's score of 13 is lower than 82% 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 2017, Mitsubishi Motors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 120,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 420,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This data indicates a significant carbon footprint, primarily from direct operations and energy consumption. Comparatively, in 2016, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 104,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 357,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a slight increase in emissions over the years, with 2015 figures at approximately 110,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 408,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Mitsubishi Motors has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Furthermore, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges reported, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are sourced directly from Mitsubishi Motors. The company is encouraged to establish clear reduction initiatives and targets to align with industry standards and enhance its climate commitments.

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Scope 1
137,000,000
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Scope 2
441,000,000
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Scope 3
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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. This request for Mitsubishi Motors is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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