Biodiversity Conservation
Approach to Initiatives
In advancing our efforts towards nature positive and promoting harmony with nature,
Honda has identified “biodiversity conservation” as a materiality.
Honda’s operations benefit from natural and mineral resources. We recognize our dependence and impact on numerous natural capitals throughout the entire value chain, from raw material procurement to research and development, manufacturing, usage, and post-use disposal. Our fundamental approach is to strive for harmony with corporate activities and promote efforts accordingly.
In 2011, we established the “Honda Biodiversity Guidelines.” Following these guidelines, we work not only to avoid and minimize impacts on the environment, including air, water, and biodiversity but also to engage in restoration and regeneration efforts.
Honda Biodiversity Guidelines
Basic Statement
We recognize, under the Honda Environment Statement, that biodiversity conservation initiatives are an essential part of our commitment to the preservation of the global environment. We will continue to work toward harmony between this commitment and our activities.
Priority Activities
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Development of Environmental Technology
We will contribute to the conservation of biodiversity by developing and disseminating technologies for fuel-efficient vehicles, next-generation cars, and energy-production and other technologies for the reduction of environmental impacts.
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Initiatives Based on Corporate Activities
We will work to reduce environmental impacts and ensure the effective use of resources through efficiency improvements.
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Cooperation with Communities
We will implement community-based activities in cooperation with stakeholders, using expertise accumulated by Honda through its initiatives to protect ecosystems, such as the Community Forests and Hello Woods initiatives.
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Disclosure and Sharing of Information
We will share information with society by disclosing the outcomes of our activities.
Established in May 2011
Priority Analysis for Biodiversity Conservation
Honda conducts analyses to identify potential impacts of its business activities on biodiversity and prioritize areas of focus.
For these analyses and evaluations, we utilize methods recommended by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
Priority Site Assessment
In concretizing biodiversity initiatives at our production sites, we use indicators from the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) to perform a comprehensive evaluation of biodiversity risks at these sites. Based on the results,
we identify priority sites and consider specific measures for biodiversity conservation.
Assessment of biodiversity priorities at the Company’s production sites
Endangered Species Assessment
We investigate areas within a 50 km radius of our production sites and evaluate the proximity to areas where IUCN* Red List endangered species are known to inhabit. In order to concretize our biodiversity initiatives, we use indicators from IBAT, including Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA), IUCN Red List endangered species, and Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) to perform a comprehensive assessment of biodiversity risks at our production sites.
The assessment and identification of endangered species and priority sites are conducted with the support of BirdLife International Tokyo,
a specialized organization in biodiversity evaluation. (2023 assessment)
IUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Endangered species assessment around the Company’s production sites
| Number of species (total) | Endangered species category | ||
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| Region | CR (Critically Endangered) |
EN (Endangered) |
VU (Vulnerable) |
| Japan | 60 | 292 | 607 |
| North America | 75 | 187 | 294 |
| Europe | 62 | 136 | 305 |
| Asia-Pacific excluding Japan and China | 647 | 1,547 | 4,538 |
| China | 189 | 404 | 755 |
| South America | 29 | 97 | 212 |
| Africa & Latin America | 36 | 64 | 90 |
| Total | 1,098 | 2,727 | 6,801 |
Number of species (total)
Scope: 86 sites (global)
Product Evaluation
Products incorporate a variety of materials, some of which may potentially impact biodiversity.
Therefore, Honda is undertaking initiatives to conduct a preliminary assessment of the potential impacts of materials used in our products on biodiversity. Based on the evaluation results, we will conduct more detailed analyses for materials that have a potential for significant impact. We will also consider measures to reduce the effects of our products on biodiversity.
