Honda Motor is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer founded in 1947, headquartered in Minato, Japan.
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Honda reports comprehensive emissions data and renewable energy progress in North America, but absolute value chain emissions are rising despite corporate activity cuts. The company lags on EV transition—only 24% by 2030 versus IEA 1.5°C alignment of 66%—and actively opposes climate regulation through trade associations. Removal from SBTi and weak science-based targets undermine credibility.
Honda Motor scores 26/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Honda Motor joint 710th of 847 companies scored, and joint 16th of 24 in Automotive.
Where Honda Motor sits among automotive peers.
Among the 24 major automotive brands we've scored, Honda Motor is tied =16th of 24, with 4 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Total value chain emissions rising: 291.77 Mt (FY2023) to 296.86 Mt (FY2025).
Targets lack independent science validation and rely on intensity-based metrics.
InfluenceMap rates Honda D+ for climate advocacy; actively opposes ZEV mandates in US, UK, Japan.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Targets & Commitments (2/10, 2/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Honda Motor.
Kia discloses comprehensively but emissions trajectory is broken: Scope 1+2 improved 17%, but Scope 3 dominates at 99% of total and grows with record sales.
See the breakdown →Renault has cut Scope 1&2 emissions 50% since 2019 and signed major renewable PPAs, but total emissions rose 17% in 2024 due to expanded Scope 3 reporting.
See the breakdown →Volkswagen reports strong operational emissions reductions but masks worsening total impact: Scope 3 rose 4.4% to 420Mt CO2e in 2023 while intensity-only targets obscure absolute growth.
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Honda Motor is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer founded in 1947, headquartered in Minato, Japan. With 204,035 employees and 14.95 trillion JPY revenue (FY2022), Honda designs and manufactures motorcycles, automobiles, and power equipment. It remains heavily dependent on internal combustion engines despite commitments to electrification.
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