Ud Trucks Sustainability Profile
Ud Trucks Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a prominent player in the commercial vehicle industry, specialising in the manufacture of trucks and related services. Founded in 1955, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Renowned for its innovative approach, Ud Trucks offers a diverse range of products, including heavy-duty trucks, light-duty trucks, and advanced logistics solutions. Their commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets them apart in a competitive market. With a focus on enhancing customer productivity, Ud Trucks has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in fuel efficiency and safety technologies. As a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, Ud Trucks continues to solidify its market position, delivering reliable and high-performance vehicles that meet the evolving needs of the transportation sector.
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Industry Average
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Ud Trucks's score of 20 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Ud Trucks's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, UD Trucks reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,000,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 20,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 21,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. This indicates a downward trend in emissions over the past three years. The company has not disclosed specific data regarding Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor has it set formal reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Isuzu Motors Limited, reflecting the corporate family relationship. The production emissions per vehicle have also decreased, with figures showing about 2,000 kg CO2e per vehicle in 2022, down from 4,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 6,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Despite the absence of formal climate pledges or reduction targets, UD Trucks is part of a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. The company continues to align its operations with the climate commitments of its parent organisation, Isuzu Motors Limited.
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Ud Trucks's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Ud Trucks has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
