Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Honda, is a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1948, Honda has established itself as a prominent player in the automotive and motorcycle industries, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative engineering and commitment to quality, producing a diverse range of products, including automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. Honda's unique approach to manufacturing, emphasising efficiency and sustainability, has set it apart in a competitive market. With notable achievements such as being the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer and a pioneer in hybrid technology, Honda continues to maintain a strong market position. Its dedication to research and development ensures that Honda remains at the forefront of the automotive industry, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions for consumers worldwide.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Honda's score of 84 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Honda's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Honda reported total carbon emissions of approximately 270,530,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,070,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 2,070,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 267,390,000,000 kg CO2e, with the use of sold products contributing about 212,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Honda has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The company plans to reduce its total CO2 emissions by 46% from fiscal year 2020 levels by 2030. Additionally, Honda aims to halve its total corporate CO2 emissions by 2050 compared to 2000 levels across all scopes, including both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, Honda's global emissions were approximately 288,230,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1,090,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 2,730,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 284,410,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 280,020,000,000 kg CO2e. Honda's ongoing initiatives reflect a commitment to reducing emissions intensity and exploring sustainable practices, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,410,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 275,950,000,000 | 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Honda 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.
