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