- Climate change and its impact on CO2 emissions.
- Energy risks due to dependence on fossil fuels.
- Resource depletion and difficulty in obtaining rare earth metals.
- Traffic accidents, particularly involving motorcycles in emerging countries.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2015-04 to 2016-03 reporting, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 285.10 million t-CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.33 million t-CO2e; Scope 2: 3.81 million t-CO2e; Scope 3: 279.96 million t-CO2e. 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
285.10 million t-CO2e
2015-04 to 2016-03
Water Usage
4.8 million m3/year
2015-04 to 2016-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2015-04 to 2016-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.33 million t-CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.81 million t-CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 279.96 million t-CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions intensity of motorcycles, automobiles, and power products by 27.8%, 22.4%, and 20.8% respectively compared to 2000 levels by 2016.
- Introduced a zero-liquid-discharge (ZLD) system at a motorcycle plant in India, saving 210,000 tons of water per year.
- Installed a total of 38.15 MW of solar power generation capacity in China by FY2016.
- Achieved a 75% water usage efficiency rate at the UK plant by introducing a new filtration system, reducing water use by 3,059 tons per month.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions intensity per unit of production by 10% by FY2017 (baseline: FY2009).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions intensity of motorcycles, automobiles, and power products by 30% from 2000 levels by 2020.
- Increase the ratio of vehicles adopting electric-powered technologies in total automobile sales to two-thirds by 2030.
- Achieve a collision-free mobile society by around 2020.
🔭 Long-term
- Cut total company CO2 emissions in half by 2050 compared with 2000 levels.
- Realize a zero-environmental-impact society.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSafetyQualitySociety