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 570,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 115,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 30,522,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, business travel and employee commuting accounted for 20,000,000 kg CO2e and 10,000,000 kg CO2e, respectively, while purchased goods and services contributed approximately 3,773,000,000 kg CO2e. Mazda has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce corporate average 'well-to-wheel' CO2 emissions to 50% of 2010 levels by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction by 2050. The company is also focused on achieving carbon neutrality across its global plants by 2035 and aims for carbon neutrality throughout its entire supply chain by 2050. Additionally, Mazda plans to reduce CO2 emissions from its factories and operating sites in Japan by 69% from FY March 2014 levels by FY March 2031. These initiatives reflect Mazda's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global sustainability goals.
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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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 587,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 35,954,000,000 | 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.