Climate Change Data

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (FY2022)

Reporting Period: FY2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:214,889 thousand t-CO2e (FY2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:169,942 thousand t-CO2e (FY2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:229,520 thousand t-CO2e (FY2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:12,895 thousand t-CO2e (FY2022)
Total Energy Consumption:6,134,002 GJ (FY2022)
Water Consumption:4,456 thousand m3 (FY2022)
Waste Generated:53,362 tons (FY2022)
Carbon Intensity:0.41 t-CO2e/unit (FY2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions from plants by 19% compared with 2013 levels
  • Reduced water used per vehicle to less than half of 1995 levels
  • Achieved zero environmental accidents, complaints, and compliance violations in FY2022
  • Recycled 97.2% of waste material released from plants

Social Achievements

  • Launched RAKUPITA SOUGEI, a mobility-as-a-service program supporting adult daycare facilities
  • Launched Goissho, a shared pick-up and drop-off service for social welfare and nursing care facilities
  • Supported sea turtle protection measures in seven conservation sites in Indonesia, hatching and releasing more than 400,000 hatchlings since 2010
  • Donated racks and infection prevention goods to schools and mosques in Malaysia

Governance Achievements

  • Established a company-wide internal control system
  • Established a whistle-blowing system (Employees’ Voice Helpline)
  • Established anti-corruption guidelines
  • No cases involving fines or dismissal due to bribery in 2022

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality in production by 2035
  • Reduce CO2 emissions in production, non-production, and logistics by 68% compared to 2019 levels by 2035
Short-term Goals:
  • Electrify all vehicles sold in Japan by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing CO2 emissions across all processes from production to disposal
  • Addressing human rights violations in Japan and other countries
  • Addressing economic decline, falling birth rates, and aging populations in local communities
  • Managing risks related to safety, quality, environment, and other matters
Mitigation Strategies
  • Formulated the Daihatsu Group Environmental Action Plan 2030, aiming for carbon neutrality in production by 2035 and product electrification by 2030 in Japan
  • Implemented company-wide training on human rights, non-discrimination, and open dialogue
  • Established a business continuity plan (BCP) and disaster management committee
  • Established an internal control system and various cross-sectional committees to manage risks

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual evaluations of all suppliers

Responsible Procurement
  • Daihatsu Supplier CSR Guidelines
  • Toyota Supplier Sustainability Guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Climate change impacts on water resources and supply chains
Transition Risks
  • Changes in regulations and market shifts related to carbon neutrality
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 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 17 (Partnerships for the goals)

Daihatsu's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • e-SMART HYBRID system
  • Vehicles designed for easier recycling

Awards & Recognition

  • MaaS & Innovative Business Model Award 2020 Grand Prix
  • New Business Model Award at the ASPIC IoT/AI/Cloud Awards 2021
  • 2021 Japan Nature Conservation Grand Prize
  • Shiga Biodiversity Initiatives Certification (three stars)
  • Osaka Environment Award Grand Prize
  • Toyota Quality Improvement Initiative Awards