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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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.
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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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
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Scope 1 | 137,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 441,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.