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.
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Suzuki's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Suzuki's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 108,710,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 410,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 540,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 107,750,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3), which includes 85,580,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. In Japan, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 150,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 110,000,000 kg CO2e. Suzuki has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2. Specific reduction targets include a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions per global production volume by 2020 (compared to FY2010) and a 14% reduction in CO2 emissions per sale by 2020 (compared to FY2006). More recently, they aim to reduce CO2 emissions from business activities by 45% in terms of carbon intensity per sales unit by 2030, compared to FY2016. Additionally, Suzuki has set a target to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2025 compared to FY2019, reflecting their commitment to sustainability and climate action. These initiatives are part of their broader strategy to address climate change and reduce their environmental impact.
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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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Suzuki is participating in some 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.
