Suzuki
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Suzuki's score of 39 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Suzuki's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Suzuki reported total carbon emissions of approximately 108,710,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 41,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 54,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 10,775,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although specific reduction targets or initiatives were not disclosed. In 2022, Suzuki's emissions were about 103,700,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 42,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 72,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 10,256,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, suggesting a need for more robust climate action strategies. Suzuki's emissions intensity has been reported, with figures such as 256 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2023, which may serve as a baseline for future improvements. Overall, while Suzuki has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of clear reduction commitments highlights an area for potential growth in their climate strategy.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 51,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 54,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,632,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
Suzuki 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.
