Review of Affiliated Organizations
Approach to the Review
We reviewed the alignment between the climate change stances of the organizations we are affiliated with and Honda’s own stance.
The selection of affiliated organizations for review was based on the following considerations:
The organization publicly states its climate policy stance.
The organization operates in Honda’s key markets.
The organization includes participation from Honda’s executive-level members.
Based on the above criteria, we selected the following seven organizations (as of March 31, 2025).
Additionally, if an affiliated organization’s stance is not aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement, we will engage in dialogue with them.
| Selected Organization | Business Segment |
|---|---|
| Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) | Motorcycles, Automobiles |
| European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) | Automobiles |
| The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers(ACEM) | Motorcycles |
| Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) | Automobiles |
| Associação Nacional dos fabricantes de veículos automotores (ANFAVEA) | Automobiles |
| Associação Brasileira de Fabricantes de Motocicletas, Ciclomotores, Motonetas, Bicicletas e Similares (Abraciclo) | Motorcycles |
| World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) | Motorcycles, Automobiles, Power Products |
Review Results
Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)
| Item | Position |
|---|---|
| Participation of Our Members |
Toshihiro Mibe: Vice Chairman (President and Representative Executive Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.) |
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Shinji Aoyama: Chairman of the Mobility Show Committee (Executive Vice President and Representative Executive Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.*) |
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Hironao Ito: Chairman of the Environmental Technology and Policy Committee (Executive Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.) |
As of March 31, 2025
| Item | Result | Stance |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Agreement and Carbon Neutrality |
Aligned |
■JAMA is fully committed to the challenge of achieving carbon neutrality (CN) by 2050.
■JAMA states that achieving CN by 2050 is an extremely difficult challenge that cannot be realistically accomplished without groundbreaking technological breakthroughs, asserting that it requires the prerequisite of affordable and stable CN electricity supply, as well as strong support through policy and financial measures.
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| Renewable Energy |
Aligned | ■JAMA advocates for a competitive renewable energy expansion plan, as well as the stable supply of low-cost renewable energy and hydrogen in Japan. |
Source: https://www.jama.or.jp/operation/ecology/carbon_neutral_data/pdf/CNMaterial_01.pdf
European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)
| Item | Position |
|---|---|
| Participation of Our Members |
Ian Howells: Committee Member
(Executive Vice President, Honda Motor Europe)
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| Item | Result | Stance |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Agreement and Carbon Neutrality |
Aligned | ■ACEA consistently expresses its commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement and the transition to carbon neutrality by 2050. |
| Renewable Energy |
Aligned | ■ACEA advocates for a more ambitious approach to integrating renewable energy into Europe’s transport sector, emphasizing the need for higher targets and along-term strategy to achieve climate neutrality. |
Source: https://www.acea.auto/files/ACEA_10-point_plan_European_Green_Deal.pdf (English only; translated into Japanese by Honda)
https://www.acea.auto/files/ACEA_Position_Paper-Revision_CO2_targets_cars_vans.pdf (English only; translated into Japanese by Honda)
The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM)
| Item | Position |
|---|---|
| Participation of Our Members |
Vito Cicchetti：Vice President (Business Transformation Planning Lead & ACEM Representative, Honda Motor Europe) |
| Item | Result | Stance |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Agreement and Carbon Neutrality |
Aligned | ■ACEM advocates for a technology-neutral, multi-pathway strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. |
| Renewable Energy |
Aligned | ■ACEM supports policy measures to facilitate the integration of renewable energy in transportation, such as introducing mandates for low-carbon or zero-carbon fuels in road transport as part of the revision of the EU Renewable Energy Directive. |
Source: https://www.acem.eu/vision-2030/climate/ (English version only)
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
| Item | Position |
|---|---|
| Participation of Our Members |
Rebecca Adamson: Committee Member (Head of Car (UK), Honda Motor Europe) |
| Item | Result | Stance |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Agreement and Carbon Neutrality |
Aligned | ■SMMT endorses the Paris Agreement and is committed to reducing the environmental impact of the automotive industry. |
| Renewable Energy |
Aligned | ■ SMMT supports further development of renewable energy and investment in the grid to maximize electrification and reduce industrial emissions. |
Source: https://www.smmt.co.uk/automotive-intelligence/supporting-sustainability/ (English version only)
Associação Nacional dos fabricantes de veículos automotores(ANFAVEA)
| Item | Position |
|---|---|
| Participation of Our Members |
Otavio Kiyoshi Mizikami：Vice President (Board of Director, Vice President,Honda Automoveis do Brasil) |
| Item | Result | Stance |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Agreement and Carbon Neutrality |
Aligned | ■ ANFAVEA clearly expresses its commitment to the Paris Agreement, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. |
| Renewable Energy |
Aligned | ■From the perspective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ANFAVEA advocates for the expansion of low-cost and efficient renewable energy, promoting the use of biofuels, particularly ethanol, in addition to electrification. |
Source: https://www.anfavea.com.br (English, Portuguese, and Spanish versions only)
Associação Brasileira de Fabricantes de Motocicletas, Ciclomotores, Motonetas, Bicicletas e Similares (Abraciclo)
| Item | Position |
|---|---|
| Participation of Our Members |
Marcos Bento：President (Board of Director, President, Moto Honda da Amazonia Ltda.) |
| Item | Result | Stance |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Agreement and Carbon Neutrality |
Aligned | ■ Abraciclo clearly expresses its commitment to the Paris Agreement in line with the environmental policies set by the Brazilian government. |
| Renewable Energy |
Aligned | ■ Abraciclo prioritizes the use of biofuels (ethanol), with Brazil being the first country to use biofuels in motorcycles. Additionally, it supports the adoption of other environmentally friendly technologies focused on carbon neutrality. |
Source: http://www.abraciclo.com.br (English and Portuguese versions only)
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
| Item | Position |
|---|---|
| Participation of Our Members |
Toshihiro Mibe: Committee Member (President and Representative Executive Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.) |
| Item | Result | Stance |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Agreement and Carbon Neutrality |
Aligned |
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The vision and pathway for transformation are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the goals of the Paris Agreement.
■By 2050, we envision a world where global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions reach net zero, and global warming is stabilized at +1.5°C above preindustrial levels.
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| Renewable Energy |
Aligned | ■ WBCSD recognizes renewable energy, particularly in electricity consumption, as a key means of decarbonization to achieve the 1.5°C target. It also acknowledges that today’s renewable electricity offers advantages in reliability and cost-competitiveness compared to conventional power, and WBCSD is committed to promoting corporate adoption of renewable energy and the transition to low-carbon electricity systems. |
Source: https://www.wbcsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/WBCSD_Vision_2050_Time-To-Transform.pdf
Affiliated Organizations in Key Markets
In addition to the seven organizations reviewed, we have listed some of our affiliated organizations that have publicly stated their climate policy stances.
Honda actively participates in the activities of these organizations and will continue to work toward achieving carbon neutrality.
| Country/Region | Organization | Business Segment |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) | Motorcycles, Automobiles |
| Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Motorcycles, Automobiles, Power Products |
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| United States | National Association of Manufacturers | Automobiles |
| Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) | Automobiles | |
| Europe | European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) | Automobiles |
| The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) | Motorcycles | |
| United Kingdom | Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) | Automobiles |
| Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) | Motorcycles | |
| Brazil | Associação Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veículos Automotores (ANFAVEA) | Automobiles |
| Associação Brasileira de Fabricantes de Motocicletas, Ciclomotores, Motonetas, Bicicletas e Similares (Abraciclo) | Motorcycles | |
| Global | World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) | Motorcycles, Automobiles, Power Products |