Reduction of CO₂ Emissions from Product Use
CO₂ emissions from the use of Honda products are primarily attributable to the combustion of fossil fuels in ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles and HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles), which are equipped with internal combustion engines.
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Honda considers the widespread adoption and expansion of electrified products to be an effective means of reducing CO₂ emissions from the use of Honda products. However, because the Company plans to continue selling products equipped with internal combustion engines over the short to medium term, Honda will also continue to enhance the environmental performance of its motorcycle, automobile, and power products in order to reduce CO₂ emissions from the use of Honda products.
While the electrification of products will advance CO₂ emissions reductions, CO₂ emissions from the use of electrified products may remain depending on the extent to which renewable energy is adopted and applied in each country and region. In addition, with respect to products equipped with internal combustion engines, Honda recognizes the need to support the broader adoption of carbon-neutral fuels.
Therefore, Honda will work to reduce CO₂ emissions during the product-use stage while not only expanding its own use of renewable energy but also engaging in external affairs activities aimed at promoting the transition to clean energy. Honda will contribute to the broader expansion of clean energy across society, while also considering the possibility of becoming directly involved in supplying clean energy to customers.
Expansion and Promotion of Electric Products and Improvement of its Environmental Performance
As part of its approach to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Honda considers electrification to be the most effective solution for small mobility, including motorcycles and automobiles. To work toward reducing CO₂ emissions from product use, it is important to expand the lineup of electrified products and hybrid vehicles, while offering attractive products and value that meet customer and stakeholder expectations.
In the motorcycle business, Honda unveiled its first electric motorcycle, the Honda WN7, at EICMA (held at the Fiera di Milano) in November 2025 and began supplying it to the European market. In January 2026, the Honda UC3 equipped with a fixed battery was launched in Thailand and Vietnam. In both countries, Honda will expand charging infrastructure by installing CHAdeMO charging stations for fixed-battery electric motorcycles, while also advancing the deployment of battery-swapping stations.
In the automobile business, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Honda is promoting the steady adoption of EVs and reliable CO₂ reduction through HEVs, while responding flexibly to changes in the market environment.
In the EV sector, we will steadily expand our lineup, beginning with the launch of the N-ONE e: in September 2025, followed by the rollout of the Super-ONE in Japan, the United Kingdom, and other Asian countries starting in 2026. Furthermore, the global strategic model Honda 0 α will be launched primarily in Japan and India, further strengthening the lineup in 2027. At the same time, to maximize environmental contributions during the transition to EVs, Honda is strengthening the use of highly efficient hybrid technologies. In addition to the PRELUDE launched in September 2025, the Company will apply next-generation hybrid system technologies developed in-house, expanding their use particularly in mid-size and large vehicle segments, where demand is high in the North American market.
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.