Reduction of CO₂ Emissions from Product Use

CO₂ emissions from product use (Scope 3 Category 11) primarily result from the combustion of fossil fuels in ICE and HEVs. Honda considers the expansion and proliferation of electric products as an effective measure to reduce CO₂ emissions from product use. By increasing the sales ratio of electric products, Honda aims to achieve reductions in CO₂ emissions for Scope 3 Category 11.

In the short to medium term, Honda plans to continue selling ICE products. We will also maintain our efforts to improve the environmental performance of our motorcycles, automobiles, and power products, actively working to reduce current CO₂ emissions.

While the electrification of products will contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions, some emissions from the use of electric products may remain depending on the availability and adoption of renewable energy in different countries and regions.Therefore, Honda is committed not only to utilizing renewable energy within its own operations but also to engaging in advocacy efforts to promote and accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Honda will work towards contributing to the promotion and expansion of clean energy across society, while also exploring direct involvement in supplying clean energy to customers, with the aim of reducing CO₂ emissions from the use of electric products.

Metrics and Targets / Achievements

Total GHG emissions (Scope 3 Category 11)

Key Initiative 1: Expansion and Promotion of Electric Products

Expanding the Range of Attractive Electric Products

As part of its approach to becoming carbon neutral by 2050, Honda considers electrification to be the most effective solution for small mobility, including motorcycles and automobiles. To steadily promote the spread and expansion of electric products, it is important to expand the lineup of electric products and to provide attractive electric products and value that will be selected by customers.

Honda will launch the first model of the Honda 0 (zero) Series in 2026, positioning the series as a cornerstone of its future EV business.

The Honda 0 Series is an entirely new EV series created from scratch using a fresh development approach called “Thin, Light, and Wise.”

Providing Value of Honda 0 Series

The “Thin, Light, and Wise.” development approach provides the following five core values:

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for enhanced safety and security

New spatial value created through IoT and connected technology

High energy efficiency for improved electric vehicle performance
The joy of driving with a harmonious integration between driver and vehicle

Artistic design that resonates and captivates

For its motorcycles, Honda will expand its product lineup and promote the market launch of electric motorcycles

In October 2024, Honda launched the electric motorcycle personal commuter “CUV e:” in Indonesia, powered by two replaceable “Honda Mobile Power Pack e:”batteries, followed by the “Activa e:” in India in November 2024, also powered by two replaceable batteries. Additionally, models equipped with fixed batteries were announced. This demonstrates Honda’s steady progress in expanding its lineup of electric motorcycles.

In the power products business, Honda is positioning the power unit and garden sectors as key domains for electric products and will accelerate its efforts towards electrification.

Honda, whose products encompass motorcycles, automobiles, and power products, is enhancing its product development capabilities and cost competitiveness through synergies among different business segments. This includes improving technological capabilities through horizontal deployment of technologies and increasing production efficiency by sharing product parts. This approach is also true for the electrification of its products, and Honda will continue to leverage its strength in having a diverse range of mobility products.

Metrics and Targets / Achievements

Sales ratio of electrified products

Motorcycles

Automobiles

Power products

Key Initiative 2: Enhancing Product Environmental Performance

Reduction of CO₂ Emissions through Improved Environmental Performance

Honda is advancing product electrification while also reducing CO₂ emissions during use by enhancing the environmental performance of various products, including ICE, HEV, and EV. To guide its efforts in improving environmental performance, Honda utilizes its proprietary “Honda Environmental Performance Standards (HEPS)”.

In 2011, Honda established the “Honda Environmental Performance Standards (HEPS)” and set operational guidelines to ensure continuous efforts in this area. The number of HEPS-compliant models across various business sectors was increasing in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, indicating steady progress in improving the efficiency of internal combustion engine products, among other advancements.

The results of certifying the products launched in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, showed no violations of product and service information or labeling in general.

Honda Environmental Performance Standards (HEPS)

Improving the efficiency of internal combustion engines

Applying environmental innovation technologies and adapting to diversifying energy sources

Utilizing renewable energy and total energy management systems