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 79 is higher than 95% 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's total carbon emissions reached approximately 270,530,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,070,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,070,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 267,390,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which includes 212,200,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. This data reflects Honda's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Honda has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 46% reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2030, using FY2020 as a baseline. Furthermore, Honda is committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, with a goal to halve total corporate CO2 emissions compared to 2000 levels across all scopes. This includes a specific focus on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2050. In 2023, Honda's global emissions were approximately 288,230,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,090,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,730,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 284,410,000,000 kg CO2e. This data indicates a slight increase in total emissions compared to previous years, highlighting the challenges faced in achieving reduction targets. Honda's initiatives are supported by its corporate family structure, with emissions data sourced from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The company continues to explore innovative strategies to enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and product lifecycle.
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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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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.
