Basic Approach to Advocacy Activities Related to Climate Change
Basic Approach to Advocacy Activities
Honda conducts its business and corporate activities guided by the following company principle.
Company Principle
We are committed to a global perspective, dedicating ourselves to providing high-quality products
at reasonable prices to ensure the satisfaction of customers worldwide.
Honda aims to be a company that society wants to exist by delivering the “Joy of Expanding Life’s Potential” to people around the world and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
Furthermore, as part of our social responsibility, Honda has set the goals of achieving carbon neutrality across all products and corporate activities by 2050, as well as zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles. To achieve these goals, Honda is taking action on its own while also collaborating with external organizations in the countries where we operate, engaging with governments to promote the realization of a sustainable society.
Our Advocacy Efforts on Climate Change
Honda supports the Paris Agreement and engages in advocacy activities, such as influencing public policy, while conducting its corporate operations.
In the countries and regions where Honda operates, the regulations and policies to be addressed vary. Accordingly, Honda, in line with its Environmental Statement, engages with industry associations and governments. Additionally, for issues that Honda cannot address alone, we collaborate with external organizations in each country and region to promote collective advocacy efforts.
Our Stance on Climate Change Policies
| Item | Stance |
|---|---|
| Paris Agreement |
The Paris Agreement aims to limit the global average temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by reducing CO₂ emissions. Honda supports the Paris Agreement and engages in advocacy activities, such as influencing public policy, while conducting its corporate operations. |
| Carbon Neutrality |
To realize a zero environmental impact society, Honda, in alignment with the Paris Agreement, aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all products and corporate activities involving Honda by 2050. As an approach to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, we believe electrification is the most effective solution for small mobility, such as motorcycles and automobiles. To steadily promote the adoption and expansion of electric products, we are expanding our product lineup and providing attractive products and value that customers will choose. Additionally, in our corporate activities, we are addressing the entire lifecycle—from material and parts procurement to design, development, production, transportation, sales, use, and disposal—not only within our own operations but also in collaboration with numerous global partners to implement CO₂ reduction initiatives. |
| Renewable Energy |
＜Scope 1 and 2＞ Honda is actively installing solar panels at buildings and parking areas on its premises. To maximize the use of self-generated renewable energy, we are installing stationary storage batteries and other systems, focusing on efforts to minimize and reduce CO₂ emissions from our corporate activities as much as possible. We are also advancing the external procurement of electricity derived from renewable energy sources. ＜Scope 3, Category 11＞ While we are reducing CO₂ emissions through product electrification, CO₂ emissions from the use of electric products may remain depending on the adoption and application of renewable energy in each country and region. Therefore, Honda is not only focusing on the self-use of renewable energy but also engaging in advocacy activities to promote the transition to cleaner energy. By contributing to the broader adoption of clean energy in society, including exploring direct involvement in supplying clean energy to customers, Honda is working to reduce CO₂ emissions from the use of electric products. |