Mazda Motor Corporation, commonly known as Mazda, is a prominent player in the automotive industry, headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan. Founded in 1920, the company has evolved significantly, achieving key milestones such as the introduction of the innovative Wankel rotary engine in the 1960s. Mazda operates primarily in the design, manufacture, and sale of vehicles, with a strong focus on passenger cars and SUVs. Renowned for their commitment to driving pleasure and advanced engineering, Mazda's core products include the Mazda3, Mazda CX-5, and the MX-5 Miata, each distinguished by their unique design and performance capabilities. With a solid market position, Mazda has garnered numerous awards for safety and design, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking automotive manufacturer dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
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In 2023, Mazda Motor Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,389,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 113,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 754,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 30,522,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals that the use of sold products accounts for about 26,081,000,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the importance of product lifecycle emissions in their overall carbon footprint. Mazda has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2050. As a milestone, the company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its global manufacturing plants by 2035. Additionally, Mazda is targeting a 69% reduction in CO2 emissions from its factories and operating sites in Japan by FY March 2031, compared to levels seen in FY March 2014. Mazda's emissions data is sourced directly from the Mazda Motor Corporation, with no cascading from a parent company. The company is actively working towards its long-term climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its environmental impact in the automotive industry.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 137,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 913,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 37,027,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Mazda Motor 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.