Suzuki Motor Corporation, commonly known as Suzuki, is a prominent Japanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan. Founded in 1909, Suzuki has evolved from a loom manufacturer to a key player in the global automotive industry, with significant operations in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in compact cars, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles, Suzuki is renowned for its innovative engineering and commitment to fuel efficiency. The company’s unique offerings, such as the Suzuki Swift and Vitara, have garnered a loyal customer base due to their reliability and affordability. With a strong market position, Suzuki has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers worldwide. The brand continues to focus on sustainability and advanced technology, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the automotive sector.
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In 2023, Suzuki's carbon emissions in Japan amounted to approximately 150,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 110,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Globally, the company reported total emissions of around 108,710,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 410,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 540,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 107,750,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products (about 85,580,000,000 kg CO2e). Suzuki has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. Specific reduction targets include a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2019 levels for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company plans to reduce carbon intensity from business activities by 45% by 2030, relative to FY2016 levels. These initiatives reflect Suzuki's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with global sustainability goals. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Suzuki Motor Corporation's environmental reports.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 570,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 450,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | 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 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
Suzuki's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 0% since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the primary emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Suzuki has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

