Hino Motors
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Launched the Hino Environmental Challenge 2050 with ambitious goals for reducing environmental impact.
- Reduced CO2 emissions per vehicle by 38% compared to FY2008.
- Reduced waste emissions per vehicle by 38% compared to FY2008.
- Reduced water usage per vehicle by 46% compared to FY2008.
Social Achievements
- Achieved a historic high in global sales of trucks and buses, surpassing 180,000 units.
- Implemented initiatives for human resources development and work-style reform.
- Maintained a stable number of young people working in the sugar cane industry on Minami Daito Island.
- Continued to support customers’ businesses with “Total Support” after-sales service.
Governance Achievements
- Appointed its first non-Japanese director.
- Revised its system of directors to increase the effectiveness of corporate governance.
- Established a Corporate Governance Committee to enhance corporate governance.
Climate Goals & Targets
- New Vehicle Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge
- Life Cycle Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge
- Factory Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge
- Achieve 26% reduction in CO2 emissions per unit compared to FY2008.
- Achieve 43% reduction of amount of waste generated per unit compared to FY2008.
- Achieve 40% reduction of water usage per unit compared to FY2008.
Environmental Challenges
- Global warming caused by CO2 emissions.
- Driver shortage accompanying the growth of e-commerce.
- Heightened safety needs brought about by the aging of society.
- Need to address limited transportation in sparsely populated areas.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing next-generation vehicles (electric, hybrid, fuel cell).
- Implementing technological innovations to support drivers (improved operability, comfort, reduced unloading burden).
- Enhancing safety features (automatic brakes, collision avoidance systems).
- Exploring new activity areas in logistics and transportation (autonomous driving, platooning).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Fair and transparent transactions
- Green purchasing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards 2016/2018, ISO 26000
Certifications: ISO 14001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 13: Climate Action
Hino's initiatives contribute to these goals through its business activities, including product development, manufacturing, and community engagement.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hybrid vehicles
- Electric vehicles
- Fuel cell vehicles
Awards & Recognition
- Japan's Environment Minister's Award (Hino Green Fund)
- Good Design Award 2018 (EDSS)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Released new models of Hino Profia heavy-duty trucks and Hino Ranger medium-duty trucks with improved fuel efficiency.
- Released an improved model of Hino Dutro light-duty trucks with improved fuel efficiency.
- Released and improved model of Hino S’elega heavy-duty tourist buses with improved fuel efficiency.
- Reduced CO2 emissions per unit by 34% compared to FY2008 (Global).
- Reduced CO2 emissions per unit of transport volume by 27% compared to FY2008 (Consolidated Companies in Japan).
- Reduced amount of waste generated per unit by 36% compared to FY2008 (Consolidated Companies in Japan).
- Reduced water usage per unit by 47% compared to FY2008 (Consolidated Companies in Japan).
Social Achievements
- Established NEXT Logistics Japan, Ltd. to optimize logistics.
- Opened the “Technical Support and Training Center” in the Philippines to strengthen support.
- Increased the number of women in management positions to 43.
- Established in-house nursery schools (Ton-Ton Kids).
Governance Achievements
- Appointed its first non-Japanese director.
- Established a Corporate Governance Committee.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce new vehicle CO2 emissions by 90% by 2050.
- Achieve zero factory CO2 emissions.
- Achieve life cycle zero CO2 emissions.
- Achieve zero waste.
- Minimize and optimize water usage.
- Minimize the impact on biodiversity.
- Sell 300,000 new vehicles by 2025.
- Boost the rate of service visits to 50% by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Serious traffic accidents
- CO2 emissions
- Sustainable growth for customers' businesses
- Crises in logistics, such as driver shortages
- Global warming
- Biodiversity crisis
- Worsening water environment problems
- Resource depletion
- Human rights and labor problems in the value chain
- Driver shortage
- Deteriorating transportation efficiency
- Increasing number of people with limited mobility
Mitigation Strategies
- Accelerating the introduction of new-generation safety technologies (EDSS, PCS, Driver Monitor).
- Popularizing hybrid vehicles and promoting the development of EV and FCV.
- Forging closer ties with customers and proposing new forms of logistics (NEXT Logistics Japan).
- Building environmentally friendly plants using natural energy.
- Minimizing environmental impact in each step of the truck and bus business.
- Developing partners that have the same dreams.
- Training human resources to help people and goods get to where they need to go.
- Building a sustainable value chain.
- Creating a corporate culture where all employees can fully maximize their potential.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier CSR Guidelines
- Green Procurement Guidelines
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Frequent abnormal weather
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards 2016/2018
Certifications: ISO 14001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 15 (Life on Land)
Hino Motors’ truck and bus business contributes to the SDGs by reducing CO2 emissions, improving safety, supporting sustainable logistics, and promoting community development.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hino Profia Hybrid
- Hino Ranger
- Hino Dutro
- Hino S’elega
- Electric vehicles (EV bus, electric light-duty trucks)
- Fuel cell bus “SORA”
Awards & Recognition
- Thailand Energy Award 2018
- Japan’s Environment Minister’s Award (Hino Green Fund)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 27% compared to FY2008 (global average)
- Reduced waste volume from production plants by 41% compared to FY2008 (Japan)
- Reduced water usage per unit by 38% compared to FY2008 (Japan)
- Reduced packaging materials used per unit of shipment volume by 72% compared to FY2008 (Japan)
Social Achievements
- Launched NEXT Logistics Japan, Ltd., reducing transportation personnel by half and CO2 emissions by 32%
- Established Minami Kanto Hino to combine three Hino Motors dealers, strengthening total support system
- Customer Technical Center welcomed 100,000 visitors, contributing to CO2 emissions and traffic accident reduction
Governance Achievements
- Appointed first non-Japanese director in April 2018
- Established a Corporate Governance Committee to increase the effectiveness of corporate governance
Climate Goals & Targets
- Hino Environmental Challenge 2050: reduce environmental impact to zero by 2050
- 100% electrification of vehicles by 2050
- Achieve the targets and goals of Challenge 2025 by 2025
- Boost the rate of service visits 50% by 2025
- Reduce vehicle life cycle CO2 emissions by 25% compared to fiscal 2013 (global average)
- Reduce CO2 emitted during vehicle use by 40% compared to fiscal 2013 (global average)
- Reduce CO2 emissions from factories by 40% compared to fiscal 2013 (global plant average)
- Reduce waste volume from production plants by more than 30% compared to fiscal 2018
- Transform all global production plants into worksites that are in harmony with nature
- Achieve a stable business structure by 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Serious traffic accidents
- CO2 emissions
- Driver shortages
- Deteriorating transportation efficiency
- Increasing number of people with limited mobility
- Global warming
- Biodiversity crisis
- Worsening water environment problems
- Resource depletion
- Human rights and labor problems in the value chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Challenge 2025 medium-to-long-term management strategy focusing on zero traffic accident casualties, major reductions in CO2 emissions, support for customers' business growth, and enhanced efficiency in transporting goods and logistics
- Hino Environmental Challenge 2050 aiming to reduce environmental impact to zero
- Hino Environmental Milestone 2030 setting mid-term targets for 2030
- Various environmental initiatives covering CO2 reduction, water environment conservation, and biodiversity conservation
- Partnerships with like-minded organizations to maximize synergistic effects
- Supplier CSR Guidelines and Green Procurement Guidelines to promote environmental initiatives throughout the supply chain
- Internal reporting system to prevent and swiftly resolve compliance issues
- Risk Management Committee to manage major risks in corporate management
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier CSR Guidelines
- Green Purchasing Guidelines
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards 2016/2018
Certifications: ISO 14001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 14: Life Below Water
- Goal 15: Life On Land
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Hino's strategies and initiatives align with these SDGs through its focus on safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainable development.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hybrid vehicles
- Electric vehicles (BEV and FCEV)
- Fuel cell vehicles
Awards & Recognition
- FY2020 Catalysis Society of Japan Award for Technological Progress
- Special Prize for the 22nd Logistics Environment Award
- Japan’s Environment Minister’s Award (Hino Green Fund)
- Minister Prize of Economic, Trade and Industry (Hino Profia Hybrid)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Building environmentally friendly plants using natural energy (solar and geothermal)
- Reduction of CO2 emissions in truck and bus manufacturing
Social Achievements
- Japan’s first domestically produced articulated bus began service in Yokohama City, contributing to safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient transportation.
- Autonomous driving demonstration experiment of heavy dump trucks at a dam construction site to address aging workforce and labor shortage issues.
- Opened “Technical Support and Training Center” in the Philippines to strengthen support for mechanics.
Governance Achievements
- Collaboration with Toyota Group and other like-minded organizations to maximize synergistic effects for a sustainable society.
- Supplier CSR Guidelines and Green Procurement Guidelines implemented to ensure responsible supply chain practices.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Hino Environmental Challenge 2050 (minimize environmental impact of trucks and buses)
Environmental Challenges
- Serious traffic accidents
- CO2 emissions
- Driver shortage
- Deteriorating transportation efficiency
- Reduction of loading efficiency in the logistics industry
- Global warming
- Worsening water environment problems (shortage and pollution)
- Biodiversity crisis
- Human rights and labor problems in the value chain
- Resource depletion
- Work-style issues
- Discrimination
Mitigation Strategies
- Challenge 2025 and Hino Environmental Challenge 2050 strategies
- Partnerships with other companies to solve social issues
- Environmental initiatives leading to sustainable production and sales
- Supplier CSR Guidelines and Green Procurement Guidelines
- Initiatives to support diverse human resources and employee participation
- Human resource development focused on future flow of people and goods
- Various environmental initiatives covering CO2 reduction, water environment conservation, and biodiversity conservation.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier CSR Guidelines
- Green Procurement Guidelines
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Frequent abnormal weather
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3
- 6
- 7
- 9
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 17
Hino Motors' strategies and initiatives align with various SDGs, focusing on safe and sustainable transportation, environmental protection, and social development.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hino Blue-Ribbon Hybrid Articulated Bus