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Water

Regarding water resources as natural capital, water-related problems are becoming more serious, such as floods and droughts caused by the effects of climate change and the expected increase in water demand due to the growth of the world’s population.

Honda recognizes the potential impact on local communities and downstream water resources in areas where we draw water and is committed to water conservation.

We select regions that harmonize with surrounding water resources and conduct our corporate activities in accordance with environmental assessment regulations in each country.

With the aim of achieving zero industrial water withdrawal by 2050, we are also working to minimize water use, such as utilizing recycled water and water conservation, taking into account local conditions.

In addition, with an eye on supply risks that could affect our businesses and depletion risks that could affect local communities, we aim to reduce the total amount of water withdrawn across all Honda corporate activities.

Metrics and Targets / Target for 2050

Water is a resource that is unevenly distributed by region and season, etc. At our production sites that use a large amount of water, we verify and identify risks in terms of water resources, groundwater, drought, water quality, regulations/rumors, etc. in the site areas using evaluation indicators such as AQUEDUCT and Water Risk Filter. We are thus promoting risk-based initiatives.

Operational risk: Water heat map

Honda has prioritized the introduction of a water recycling system at the Celaya Auto Plant of Honda de Mexico S.A. de C.V. in Mexico, the Tapukara Plant of Honda Cars India Ltd. in India, and the No. 2 Plant of GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. in China, where the water risk is particularly high.

■Recycled water consumption (global manufacturing sites)
 3.16 million m3/year (approximately 14% of the total amount used)

Regarding wastewater, no water sources are affected by wastewater from Honda facilities since it treats wastewater and discharges treated water in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of each country, and the amount of wastewater is appropriately being managed.

Honda will continue to introduce its water recycling system around the world and strive to reduce the environmental impact.

  • Amount of water intake
  • Wastewater volume

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