Suzuki Motor Corporation, commonly known as Suzuki, is a prominent Japanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan. Founded in 1909, Suzuki has evolved from a loom manufacturer to a key player in the global automotive industry, with significant operations in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in compact cars, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles, Suzuki is renowned for its innovative engineering and commitment to fuel efficiency. The company’s unique offerings, such as the Suzuki Swift and Vitara, have garnered a loyal customer base due to their reliability and affordability. With a strong market position, Suzuki has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers worldwide. The brand continues to focus on sustainability and advanced technology, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the automotive sector.
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In 2023, Suzuki's total carbon emissions reached approximately 108,710,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 410,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 540,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 107,750,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products (approximately 85,580,000,000 kg CO2e). Suzuki has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2. In the near term, the company plans to reduce CO2 emissions from business activities by 45% in terms of carbon intensity per sales unit compared to FY2016 by 2030. Additionally, they aim to cut CO2 emissions by 30% by 2025 compared to 2019 levels. In Japan, Suzuki reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 150,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 110,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company is actively pursuing initiatives to enhance sustainability, including a focus on biogas production in India to contribute to carbon neutrality. Overall, Suzuki's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with specific reduction targets and a long-term vision for sustainability.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 570,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 450,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Suzuki is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.