- Compliance violations in the submarine repair and marine engine businesses.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Labor shortages.
- Climate change risks (physical and transition).
- Maintaining profitability in a rapidly changing market.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 416.0K t-CO2e/year (Scope 12). By scope: Scope 3: 37.8M t-CO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
416.0K t-CO2e/year (Scope 12)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
5.496 million m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 37.8M t-CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 416.0K t-CO2e/year (Scope 12) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved SBT (Science Based Targets) certification for 2032 and 2049 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
- Developed and launched a hydrogen-powered motorcycle.
- Successfully completed a pilot demonstration of liquefied hydrogen transportation and handling using the world's first liquefied hydrogen carrier, "Suiso Frontier."
- Developed a CO2 absorption concrete, CO2-SUICOM®, in collaboration with Kajima Corporation.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in Japan by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2).
- Reduce Scope 3 Category 1 emissions by 80% by 2040.
- Increase sales revenue of hydrogen-related products to 6,500 billion yen by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Zero-Carbon Ready by 2040.
- Expand the sales revenue of the four-wheel and PWC business to 3,000 billion yen by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Safety and Security in Remote SocietyNext-Generation MobilityEnergy and Environmental SolutionsHuman Capital DevelopmentComplianceSupply Chain ManagementClimate ChangeBiodiversity