ANNUAL REPORT2013 - Asian Honda Motor

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Honda Asia &
Oceania Regional
Europe/Middle East/Africa
China
Japan
Asia & Oceania
North America
ENVIRONMENTAL
ANNUAL REPORT
2013
South America
asianhonda.com
Reducing and Reporting
Environmental Impacts in 6 Regions Worldwide
Dri ven by our philosophy of building
products close to the customer, Honda has
manufacturing operations in 6 regions
worldwide. In fiscal 2013, we delivered 26
million products to customers around the
world. Always conscious of the environmental
impact of our operations, we are working
hard to take environmental responsibility to
ever-higher levels around the world. In 2010,
we established a new set of CO2 emission
reduction targets for our products, aiming by
2020 to provide “good products to customers
with speed, affordability, and low CO 2
emissions.” As we seek to realize the Honda
E n v i ro n m e n t a l a n d S a f e t y V i s i o n “ t o
realize the joy and freedom of mobility and a
sustainable society where people can
enjoy life” based on these targets, we are
accelerating global ef fort s t o a dd re ss
climate change, energy issues, and other
environmental challenges. And amidst
increasing global pressure on companies to
disclose their environmental impacts, we are
actively working to disclose the environmental
performance and initiatives of each region,
the highlights of which are compiled yearly in
regional environmental reports.
Automobiles
Motorcycles
Annual unit sales by region (FY2013), and regional environmental reports
Annual unit sales
248,000
336,000
1,122,000
Latest data as of March 31, 2013
Annual unit sales
Environmental report
596,000
1,298,000
Power products: included in
figure for Asia & Oceania
Due out September 2013
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Annual unit sales
1,656,000
280,000
2,614,000
Due out October 2013
Asia & Oceania
543,000
11,962,000
1,886,000
Due out August 2013
Due out September 2013
North America
Annual unit sales
China
Japan
Annual unit sales
Power
products
and other
716,000
218,000
308,000
South America
Due out June 2013
Annual unit sales
164,000
1,589,000
143,000
Due out August 2013
*Report covers from fiscal 2012 are shown for all regions except Japan and Asia & Oceania
Honda Environmental Network in
The Asia & Oceania Region
INDONESIA
P.T. Astra Honda Motor
P.T. Honda Power Products Indonesia
P.T. Honda Prospect Motor
P.T. Honda Precision Parts Manufacturing
P.T. Honda Access Indonesia Ltd.
AHJ
HPPI
HPM
HPPM
HAC-IN
Honda Car Philippines Inc.
Honda Philippine Inc.
Honda Parts Manufacturing Corp.
HCPI
HPI
HPMC
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Private) Ltd.
Honda Motor India (Private) Ltd.
Honda R&D India (Private) Ltd.
Honda Cars India Ltd.
Honda Siel Power Product Ltd.
Honda Access India (Private) Ltd.
HMSI
HMI
HRID
HCIL
HSPP
HAC-ID
PAKISTAN
Atlas Honda Ltd.
Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Ltd.
Honda Atlas Power Product (Private) Ltd.
AHL
HACPL
HAPPL
MALAYSIA
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Boon Siew Honda Sdn. Bhd.
HICOM-Honda Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Honda Auto Parts Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
HMSB
BSH
HICOM
MHAP
Bukit Batok Driving Center Ltd.
Singapore Safty Driving Center Ltd.
BBDC
SSDC
Vietnam Auto Parts Co., Ltd.
Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd.
VAP
HVN
Honda Taiwan Motor Co., Ltd.
Honda Taiwan Co., Ltd.
Honda Access Taiwan Co., Ltd.
HTW-M
HTW
HAC-TW
Honda Korea Co., Ltd.
HKO
Bangladesh Honda Ltd.
BHL
Honda Australia M.&P.E. Pty. Ltd.
Honda Australia Pty. Ltd.
AUH-MPE
AUH
Honda New Zealand Ltd.
HNZ
PHILIPPINES
INDIA
SINGAPORE
VIETNAM
ASIA
THAILAND
TAIWAN
Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
A.P. Honda Co.,Ltd.
Asian Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Honda Engineering Asian Co., Ltd.
Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
Hodna R&D Southeast Asia Co., Ltd.
Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Honda Leasing Thailand Co., Ltd.
Honda Automobile Insurance Broker Co., Ltd.
Honda Access Asia And Oceania Co., Ltd.
ASH
APH
APM
HATC
EG-AS
HRAP
HRST
TH
HLTC
HAIB
HAC-AO
KOREA
BANGLADESH
OCEANIA
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
Key indicators of Honda’s environmental performance
CARBON DISCLOSURE PROJECT 2nd in Japan
In the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) 2012 survey, Honda earned
a higher disclosure score than in 2011 and was the second-highest
scoring Japanese company in the Global 500*. We also placed in
the Carbon Disclosure-Leadership Index (CDLI) for the second year
running.
*Global 500: The 500 largest companies (by market capitalization) that
make up the FTSE Global Equity Index Series.
16th Nikkei Environmental Management Survey 9th place
Honda ranked 9th out of 1,730 manufacturers examined in the 16th
Environmental Management Survey by news publishing company
Nikkei Inc.
Newsweek Green Rankings 2012 TOP 250
Honda was chosen among the top 250 global companies in the 2012
Green Rankings by Newsweek.
Buna-no-Mori Environmental Survey 2012 Rank A
Honda earned the highest rank, rank A, in the 2012 Buna-no-Mori
environmental survey by NKSJ Risk Management, Inc., and was
also selected as a component of the Buna-no-Mori eco-friendly
investment fund.
Environment-related external relations activities
Honda is a member of the World Business
Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD),
and a member of the WBCSD’s Urban
Infrastructure Initiative (UII) Core Group. In
May 2013, the UII presented a report outlining
several proposals to help Kobe city achieve its
sustainable development objectives. We took
part in the dialogue with Kobe and in drawing
up plans for sustainable mobility infrastructure.
We also are participating in Vision 2050 activities
and Sustainable Mobility Project 2.0.
Contents
01 Honda Environmental Network in the Asia & Oceania Region
03 Contents
05 Top Message
Direction
07 The Road to a Healthier Environment
The Road to a Healthier
Environment
09 Honda Environment Statement / Honda Environmental Vision
11 Pursuing the Honda Environmental Vision
25 Biodiversity Initiatives: Honda Biodiversity Guidelines / Biodiversity initiatives in the Asia & Oceania Region
29 Progress in Meeting Environmental Targets
Global
43 Global Environmental Management
Global Initiatives
63 Environmental Initiatives in Product Development: Featured initiatives / Automobiles / Motorcycles and scooters / Power products
Asia & Oceania
91 Honda Environmental Strategy in the Asia & Oceania Region
Regional Initiatives
93 Environmental Management Systems in the Asia & Oceania Region
101 Product Development
Product
recycling
(3Rs)
Product
development
115 Purchasing
119 Production
Sales and
Service
Administration
Purchasing
129 Transportation
135 Sales and Service
Transportation
141 Product Recycling (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
Production
145 Administration
147 Honda R&D Initiatives
Additional Information
151 Philanthropic Environmental Initiatives
About this Report
WBCSD-UII
A solutions landscape for Kobe
Honda also conducts various external relations activities in
collaboration with policy makers in each region. We advise regional
and national governing bodies on how to make mobility systems
environmentally sustainable from a technological standpoint, partner
with governments for conducting technology development projects,
and serve on committees held by national government agencies.
Public-Private Partnerships:
E-KIZUNA Project (Saitama Prefecture, Japan),
California Fuel Cell Partnership (California, U.S.), and others
What’s Inside
Environmental Information Disclosure
Editorial Policy for the Asia & Oceania Environmental Annual Report
This report covers Honda’s activities in the Asia & Oceania
region - Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Pakistan,
Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan,
Korea, Australia and New Zealand — including company
policies, the overall direction of Honda’s environmental
initiatives, and a current assessment of the environmental
impact of its operations — for the fiscal year that began
April 1, 2012, and ended March 31, 2013 (FY2013). Note
that the report also refers to activities in FY2013 as well
as to previous ongoing initiatives.
Asia & Oceania Environmental Annual Report is published
in order to present environmental corporate information
including Global Honda’s policies and future direction
with respect to the environment. The report focuses
particularly on the results of the year’s initiatives in each
management domain, and on progress made toward
targets from the point of view of Honda’s corporate
activities throughout its products’ life cycles.
In the Asia & Oceania region, Honda recognized that an involvement in
efforts to combat various kinds of environmental problems was one of its
most important management priorities. In 2000, Asian Honda Motor (ASH)
first published the Asia & Oceania Environmental Annual Report for the region.
The second edition was subsequently released in 2003. We published the
report to inform the public about our environmental initiatives.
Electronic Format
To reduce the environmental impact of Honda’s reporting,
this report is published in electronic format only.
By disclosing a wide range of information, we hope
to facilitate communication and feedback, thereby
strengthening our environmental conservation initiatives
going forward.
Honda has been implementing various environmental initiatives to reduce the
environmental impacts in the region, along with the policy and legislation in
each country which are now getting stronger. We released the 3rd edition of the
report in 2012. We constantly launch the 4th edition this year, following further
developments of environmental management in the Asia & Oceania region.
We will continue to inform the public about these initiatives, and in particular
about the progress we have made each year. Other details and information
are regularly posted on our website (http://www.asianhonda.com).
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FY2013: A Year of Achievement
The Asia & Oceania Region posted spectacular business results in fiscal year 2013. Automobile sales
volume surpassed our previous sales record in each country and set a new all – time record for the region.
In Thailand, we introduced a number of new automobile models providing high fuel economy and low
CO2 emissions with a broader line of products to meet a wide variety of customer segments. The new
models launched in FY2013 included hybrid models. We also offered models powered by alternative
fuels – City CNG, and E85 – compatible versions of Civic, CR – V and the all – new Accord. We began local
production of hybrid vehicles in Thailand and Malaysia. Our region also has the highest sales record of
motorcycles. Since we completely ceased production of 2 – stroke motorcycles throughout the region
in 2003 and introduced 4 – stroke engines which significantly reduce pollution, we are continuously
expanding the lineup of electronic fuel injection-equipped motorcycles in Indonesia and increasing fuel
efficiency levels for new motorcycles models in Thailand, Vietnam and India. The Dream Yuga is one
such highly durable motorcycle marketed in India, achieving high fuel economy of 72 km per liter.
“Pursuing
Sustainable
Growth and
Environmental
Performance”
Sharing the Position in Environmental Stewardship
Asia & Oceania is expected to continue showing impressive growth, but environmental regulations in
a number of counties will become increasingly strict. To assert leadership in this situation we need to
expand local procurement and production, and find and develop new local suppliers. Supplier selection
and development is the key to expanding local production and procurement in the Asia & Oceania Region.
The key to future business is developing suppliers that share Honda’s commitment to the environment
and will work mutually to reduce environmental impacts. Although awareness and activity vary between
countries, we hope to expedite progress by actively promoting the sharing of best practices and bringing
everyone to the same level.
Hiroshi Kobayashi
President & CEO, Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Chairman, Honda Asia & Oceania Environmental Committee
Challenges: The Region of Divergence
Asia & Oceania is a very broad region. Our area of operation spans from Pakistan
to South Korea, and as far south as Australia and New Zealand. These countries
have specific market needs as well as a wide divergence in environmental
awareness. Within the characteristics of this region, Honda created a broad range
of products and technologies that respond to the demands of local customers
while complying with certain new and more stringent regulations. Facing this
challenge, the automobile market in India and other emerging countries are
growing quickly, which has been met with moves in these countries to introduce
more progressive environmental regulations with respect to fuel economy and
exhaust emissions. In line with Honda’s direction toward the year 2020, we are
strengthening our commitment through the Honda Environmental and Safety
Vision – striving to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” and “a sustainable
society where people can enjoy life.” At Honda, we pride ourselves in
providing customers with high-quality products – that are more fuel – efficient and
environmentally-responsible – designed to meet local desires and requirements.
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Honda Asia & Oceania Regional
Honda’s Identity Toward 2020
As Honda recognizes that climate change and energy are the top concerns of global environment
issues, we have expanded our efforts beyond our products through all aspects of our business operations
from manufacturing to corporate activities. Moreover, we are committed to reducing our environmental
footprint and improving the accuracy of a monitoring system in the effort to achieve further reductions.
Striving to be a company the society wants to exist, we will work to accomplish this ultimate goal while
growing our business by pursuing environmentally sustainable reforms.
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Environmental Annual Report 2013
Honda’s approach to environmental initiatives
Honda global
brand slogan
Directions for the 21st century
Striving to be a company
that society wants to exist
Expanding
the joys
Creating
the joys
1. Honda Environmental Statement
Ensuring the
joys for the
Next Generation
2. Honda Environmental
and Safety Vision
Initiatives,
Open-minded,
Challenge, Co-evolution
Society
株主
Shareholders
投資家
and
investors
Safety
Direction
The Road to a Healthier Environment
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The Road to a Healthier Environment
09
Honda Environment Statement / Honda Environmental and Safety Vision
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Pursuing the Honda Environmental and Safety Vision
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Biodiversity Initiatives : Honda Biodiversity Guidelines
29
Progress in Meeting Environmental Targets
CSR
Objectives
Quality
お客様
Customers
Realizing the joy and freedom of
mobility and a sustainable society
where people can enjoy life
Honda global
environmental symbol
地域
Local
社会
communities
3. Assessment of environmental issues
Operations Environment
Dealers
販売会社
(1) Based on our basic goal of reducing environmental
impacts at every stage in the life cycle of our products,
we (2) strive to realize the joy and freedom of mobility
and a sustainable society where people can enjoy life.
We (3) recognize climate change and energy issues as
the greatest challenge to our business, resource
problems as a major challenge, and biodiversity as a
serious concern. We established (4) a future vision to
achieve zero CO2 emissions, zero energy risk (through
our energy management technologies), and zero waste
to tackle these challenges, and announced and are now
implementing concrete measures to do this (5) for our
products and (6) in our business activities.
Suppliers
お取引先
Greatest challenge
Climate change
and energy issues
Major challenge
Resource
problems
Associates
従業員
Fundamental
Beliefs
Company Management
Principle policies
Honda Philosophy
Stakeholders
4. Honda’s vision for future operations
Zero CO2 emissions
using original
renewable energy
Honda Approach to CSR
Propelled by the Honda Philosophy, we set our course
on being a company that society wants to exist by
sharing joys with people throughout the world.
5. Product-based initiatives
6. Operations-based initiatives
Product
recycling
(3Rs)
Sales and
Service
Product
development
Administration
Transportation
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Honda Environment Statement
Honda Environmental and Safety Vision
Honda has endeavored to solve environmental problems since the 1960s. We introduced the Compound
Vortex Controlled Combustion (CVCC) engine, becoming the world’s first automaker to comply with the
1970 U.S. Clean Air Act—a challenge thought by many at the time to be insurmountable. In 1992, we
released the Honda Environment Statement to articulate the basic stance we had developed until that
time to reduce environmental impacts at every stage in the life cycles of our products. Today, this Honda
Environment Statement is the foundation upon which we carry out all of our environmental efforts.
We announced that our direction in the years leading up to 2020 would be to provide “good products
to customers with speed, affordability, and low CO2 emissions.” We dream a society where everyone can
safely and confidently go anywhere and the Honda Environmental and Safety Vision was set. The vision
expresses our passionate desire to contribute to the sustainable growth of society and harmony between
people so we can continue to deliver excitement through products and services that support personal
mobility and a better life in general.
Honda Environmental and Safety Vision
As a responsible member of society whose task lies in the preservation of the global
environment, the company will make every effort to contribute to human health and the
preservation of the global environment in each phase of its corporate activity. Only in this
way will we be able to count on a successful future not only for our company, but for the
entire world.
We should pursue our daily business interests under the following principles:
Realizing the joy and freedom of mobility
and a sustainable society where people can enjoy life
In working to achieve this vision, the following objectives shape our environmental initiatives around
the world:
• At each stage of a product’s life cycle (products, corporate activities), Honda aims to
• Minimize the use of fossil fuel and resources newly recovered from the Earth
• Minimize environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions
• Honda aims to reduce to zero greenhouse gas emissions from Honda products used for mobility and
in people’s everyday lives
1. We will make efforts to recycle materials and conserve resources and energy at every
stage of our products’ life cycle from research, design, production and sales, to services
and disposal.
2. We will make every effort to minimize and find appropriate methods to dispose of waste
and contaminants that are produced through the use of our products, and in every stage
of the life cycle of these products.
3. As both a member of the company and of society, each associate will focus on the
importance of making efforts to preserve human health and the global environment,
and will do his or her part to ensure that the company as a whole acts responsibly.
We established “Blue Skies for Our Children” as a global environmental slogan
expressing our commitment to do more to realize our environmental and safety vision.
The graphic on the left symbolizes the global environmental slogan.
4. We will consider the influence that our corporate activities have on the local environment
and society, and endeavor to improve the social standing of the company.
Established and announced in June 1992
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In working toward the Honda Environmental and Safety Vision for the future, we objectively assess
current environmental problems, analyze the kinds of risks and opportunities they represent, and respond
in various ways. Honda is promoting environmental initiatives in both business activities and product
development, with the aim of eventually becoming a company with zero environmental impact.
• Environmental management system
To organize and analyze in a timely manner the impacts of various environmental issues on our business,
particularly climate change and energy, and to develop and execute specific measures for addressing
them, we have constructed a comprehensive global management system (page 43). Based on this system,
we have established our own CO2 emission reduction targets, considered to be the principal driver of
climate change (page 29), and are carrying out various initiatives to realize the Honda Environmental
and Safety Vision, such as stepping up efforts in each region across the globe to achieve these targets.
Honda’s current recognition and response to environmental issues
• Assessment of business activity risks and opportunities
• Current assessment of environmental issues
• Risks and opportunities relating to climate change and energy issues
Honda’s response to the key challenges of climate change and energy issues does not just involve
initiatives for envi-Honda’s current recognition and response to environmental issues Pursuing the
Honda Environmental and Safety Vision In working toward the Honda Environmental and Safety Vision
for the future, we objectively assess current environmental problems, analyze the kinds of risks and
opportunities they represent, and respond in various ways. Honda is promoting environmental initiatives
in both business activities and product development, with the aim of eventually becoming a company
with zero environmental impact. ronmental conservation. While these environmental issues pose risks
to our business continuity, they also present opportunities to create and expand new businesses. Honda
considers it essential to engage in business activities and decide and execute specific measures, having
sufficiently assessed these risks and opportunities.
Accordingly, we have compiled all of the major opportunities and risks we currently expect from climate
change and energy issues, and have been taking measures in response.
• Climate change and energy issues are our greatest challenges
To continue doing business across the globe as a member of society and to make progress toward the
Honda Environmental and Safety Vision, we must correctly assess the environmental issues that exist in
the world today and the way in which Honda business activities relate to and influence them.
Accordingly, Honda has organized various environmental issues and identified those that pose the greatest
risk to our business and stakeholders. As a global corporation supplying mobility products, we see climate
change and energy issues as the greatest challenges facing the company, followed by resource problems.
Honda’s general assessment of environmental issues from a global perspective
Climate change,
energy issues
Stakeholder concerns
Biodiversity
Waste
Substances of
concern
Air, water, and soil
pollution
Resource
problems
Noise/
Vibration
Impact on Honda Business Activitiess
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Perceived opportunities
Honda’s assessment of opportunities and risks of climate change
and energy from a global perspective
We see the increasing scarcity of resources stemming from the response to climate change and energy
issues as another major challenge. In recognition of the risk of resources becoming depleted, more
difficult to obtain, and more expensive to dispose of, we are developing alternative technologies,
technologies to reduce, reuse, and recycle these resources, and we are also diversifying our supply chain.
In fiscal 2013, we actively engaged in measures such as establishing a scheme for the closed-loop recycling
of rare earths (see Note2) extracted from nickel metal hydride batteries for hybrid vehicles.
Changing consumer values
Incentives to switch to
(emphasis
on environmental performance)
products that use next-generation
energy (e.g., electric/hybrid Energy diversification (e.g., deployment of smart
community (see note) technologies)
vehicles, solar power)
Tighter regulation of product related
GHG emissions
Direct operational risks from
rising sea levels and extreme
weather events
• Risk management led by the World Environment and Safety Committee
We clarify our understanding of such risks and opportunities relating to climate change and energy issues
by analyzing them from three different perspectives: by product categories (motorcycles, automobiles, and
power products), with a focus on our business and product development operations; by region, which is
based on our unique regional management structure; and by function, such as production and sales. The
Honda World Environmental and Safety Committee assesses these risks and opportunities from a global
perspective, the findings of which are then used by our Regional Operations (regional environmental
committees), Business Operations and Functional Operations in the formulation of various management
policies and strategies, such as in formulating and updating our medium-term plans for environmental
initiatives. We conduct this risk management process every six months and as needed.
Tighter regulation of operations-related
GHG emissions Worsening resource problems
Increasing reporting requirements for
GHG emissions
Perceived risks
Triple Zero: Toward a zero-impact society
• Measures based on risk and opportunity assessment
To minimize the regulatory risk our products face as emitters of GHGs, we set forth CO2 emission
reduction targets for our automobiles, motorcycles, and power products for 2020. Major initiatives to
reduce CO2 emissions include the introduction of the new Earth Dreams Technology hybrid powertrains
for automobiles, and the marketing of electric vehicles (page 73).
In response to changes in consumer awareness and growing energy diversification needs, we are continuing
demonstration testing of electric mobility products in Japan, the U.S., and China for the establishment
of a future smart mobility society. We also are accelerating development projects, having completed
the construction of a demonstration Honda Smart Home System house and a solar-powered hydrogen
station (page 51) in 2012.
We are working to reduce GHG emissions in each region and domain of our business in order to minimize
regulatory risk relating to emissions from each business site. We compile the results of our efforts and
make them known to the public once a year through this Environmental Annual Report.
• Giving shape to the Honda Environmental and Safety Vision
Triple Zero: The ultimate zero-impact society
In order to realize the Honda Environmental and
Safety Vision—our vision for the future—we are
engaging with climate change, energy and resource
issues through our technology and business
activities, with the aim of creating a zero-impact
society. As a specific model for this, Honda has
announced the Triple Zero concept.
Zero CO2 emissions through renewable energy
In response to climate change, our long-term goal is
to deploy solar power and other renewable energy
systems to bring well-to-wheel (see Note3) CO2 emissions down to zero. To get there, we will develop
the technologies needed to reduce and eliminate emissions, while at the same time steadily reducing
product life-cycle emissions and emissions from business activities through a range of initiatives including
product fuel-efficiency improvements and increasing efficiency in product transportation.
Note: Smart communities: Communities that, through broad partnerships between governments and private
entities in the fields of next-generation energy infrastructure, telecommunications, traffic systems, and various
products and services, are engineered to be more efficient, self-sustaining, and dynamic.
Note2: Read more about the recycling of rare earths in Case17 of “Environmental Documentary Honda Face.”
(http://world.honda.com/environment/face/2012/)
Note3: Well-to-wheel: Typically, all steps from extracting petroleum resources to their use as fuel in a vehicle. It can also refer
to the life cycles of non-petroleum energy resources, from generation to their final use in propelling a vehicle.
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Zero energy risk
In response to energy issues, our long-term goal is to achieve zero energy risk by becoming energy
self-sufficient through the use of solar-powered hydrogen stations, and by raising the efficiency of
environmental management through innovations in energy management technologies. To get there,
we will reduce energy risk by cutting energy use through product fuel efficiency improvements, and by
diversifying energy sources through the deployment of hybrid and other electromotive technologies.
Progress in this area will also lead to reduced risk for Honda’s business activities.
Honda Environmental Performance Standards (HEPS) and carbon reduction scenarios
Scenarios for achieving zero CO2 emissions
Reducing CO2 emissions in three stages
To achieve zero CO2 emissions, one of the three objectives of Triple Zero, our aim is to eliminate the
life-cycle emissions (emissions from all stages in the life of a product, from its manufacture using raw
materials, to customer use, to disposal) of all Honda products, including through such strategies as
renewable energy carbon offsets. However, given that many mobility products today still run on fossil fuel
burned in an internal combustion engine, zero CO2 emissions is not something we can achieve overnight.
That is why we have developed three scenarios to guide us through steady reductions, and ending with
the complete elimination of CO2 emissions. These scenarios, which are to be pursued in parallel, are: 1)
Reduce emissions through efficiency improvements of internal combustion engines, 2) Reduce emissions
by introducing energy-diversification and environmentally innovative technologies, and 3) Eliminate
emissions through the use and [comprehensive/ fully integrated management] of renewable energy (see
figure below).
• Zero waste
In response to resource problems, our aim is to completely close the loop for all resources and bring
product life-cycle waste down to zero. We will do this by developing technologies to shift away from
using precious resources, by developing and perfecting reduction, reuse, and recycling (3R) technologies,
and by reducing water resource use. By reducing and eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals as well
as waste, we will strive to eliminate all materials from our products and business activities that have an
adverse effect on human health and the environment.
Triple Zero symbols
• Honda Environmental Performance Standards
To move our products along these scenarios, in fiscal 2012 we established the Honda Environmental
Performance Standards (HEPS), an independent product classification and certification system designed to
shed light on how Honda products are contributing to achievement of the three scenarios outlined above.
Under HEPS, products are grouped into three categories, each with its own requirements for certification.
By making all new Honda products compliant with one of the three standards, we will make steady
progress toward realizing zero CO2 emissions.
In this year’s report, technologies, products, and inititives that contribute to the
realization of Triple Zero are marked with one of three Triple Zero symbols.
CO2 emission
reduction/
elimination
technology
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elimination
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Hi Efficient Products
Products that emit less CO2 emissions because of improved internal combustion engine efficiency. This category includes products that incorporate technologies for improving fuel combustion and transmission efficiency and
reducing friction between engine parts. Compliance is determined based on how well a product reduces or helps reduce CO2 emissions during use compared to preceding models.
Innovative Products
Products that emit less CO2 because they use an environmentally innovative technology or alternative energy source. This category includes motorcycles that incorporate Honda’s patented Idle Stop System, automobiles that
incorporate hybrid technologies or direct-injection engine technologies, and power products with a new electronic governor technology for regulating engine speed. Alternative energy technologies include motorcycles and
automobiles that can run on ethanol, and power products that can run on gaseous fuels.
Compliance is determined based on how well a product reduces or helps reduce CO2 emissions during use compared to preceding models.
Revolutionary Products
Products that generate or use energy from renewable sources or help manage the generation and consumption of such energy, thereby contributing to the elimination of CO2 emissions. This category includes products that
incorporate electromotive technologies or technologies for generating or using renewable energy (e.g., hydrogen fuel for automobiles, solar cells for power products).
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• HEPS-compliant models released in FY2013
38 HEPS-compliant models released in FY2013
We reviewed products to see how many met the HEPS requirements. In fiscal 2013, 18 motorcycles models, 16 automobile models, and 4 power products—a total of 38 models—were HEPS-certified.
Cumulatively, this brings the number of HEPS-compliant products to 66 motorcycle models, 83 automobiles models, and 42 power product models, or 191 models in total. By region, 67 models in Japan, 48 models in North America,
28 models in South America, 58 models in Europe and 26 models in China.
In the Asia & Oceania region, Honda has introduced 63 models incorporating advanced energy technologies. Honda markets a variety of models which lower fuel consumption, are small and lightweight, and utilize alternative fuel
as well as hybrid technology.
Global number of HEPS-compliant models
Hi Efficient Products Innovative Products Revolutionary Products
Motorcycles
Automobiles
Models
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66
60
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Definition
Hi Efficient Products
Innovative Products
Revolutionary Products
Products with a more efficient
internal combustion engine that
emits less CO2
Products that use
unconventional energy sources
or innovative environmental
technologies that emit less CO2
Products designed to reduce
or eliminate CO2 emissions by
harnessing renewable energies
or facilitating total energy
management
Motorcycles
Performance
parameter
Environmental initiatives in our business activities
Reducing the amount of CO2 emitted by our products is not all we are trying to do for the
environment. Given our philosophy of reducing impacts across entire product life cycles, we were quick to
start reducing the environmental impacts of our business activities themselves. Specifically, we divided
our business activities into seven domains and have sought to reduce impacts by being aware of all the
factors in each domain that place stress on the environment. In the Asia & Oceania region,We believe
that steadily reducing environmental impactsfrom both our business activities and products will help us
achieve the Honda Environmental and Safety Vision and also lead to recognition of Honda as a company
society values.
CO2 emissions from product use
Super Cub C50
PCX150
Integra
MSX
CBR125R
Dio110
XRE300
CB300R
Integra
Kushi
The seven domains of Honda business activities
Compliant
products
(examples)
Automobiles
Wave Dash
Revo Techno
Scoopy i
SH150
N-ONE
Brio
Accord PHEV
CITY CNG
ILX
Crosstour
Civic Diesel
Fit twist Flex
Freed
CR-V
Jazz Hybrid
Product
recycling
(3Rs)
Fit EV
FCX Clarity
Sales and
Service
Administration
Power products
GX690 engine
Purchasing
Civic Hybrid
Transportation
GX390 engine
Product
development
EU9i GP LPG
generator
HSM1390 i hybrid
snowblower
Solar modules
Graspa HRE330
electric lawnmower
MCHO1.0 household
cogeneration unit
Salad CG FFV300
gaspowered tiller
Monpal ML200
scooter
Miimo 300 robotic
lawnmower
EP2000GN
EM6000GN
Production
HR370
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Biodiversity Initiatives
• Our greatest contribution: reducing environmental impacts from products and operations
Resource exploitation, runaway development, pollution, climate change —— these and many other
impacts of human activities threaten biodiversity. As a manufacturer of personal mobility products, we
see our business activities as being most closely associated with the growing environmental impacts
resulting from emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and various other pollutants.
We believe that minimizing the environmental impacts that result from our business activities and products
represents the greatest contribution we can make to protecting Earth’s myriad life forms. We created
the Honda Biodiversity Guidelines to set priorities in this effort, focusing our energies on developing
environmental technologies and reducing impacts in our business activities, alongside initiatives to
operate in harmony with local communities.
Climate change and energy issues are not our only concerns. We also pay close attention to biodiversity
as an issue relating to environmental conservation, because our business activities can have an impact
on vital natural resources. Tree-planting and water-recycling initiatives at our plants in the 1960s, and
our Community Forest program launched in 1976, demonstrate the deep roots of our commitment to
environmental conservation and living in harmony with local communities. In 2011, we created the
Honda Biodiversity Guidelines as part of the contributions we strive to make to global environmental
conservation, a goal set forth in our Honda Environment Statement.
Honda Biodiversity Guidelines
1. Develop technologies to reduce impacts on the environment
We will develop technologies to reduce the environmental impacts of personal mobility, since this
represents the greatest contribution we can make. Technologies include fuel-efficient and next-generation
vehicles, and technologies that harness alternative energies.
Basic Statement
We recognize, under the Honda Environment Statement, that biodiversity conservation
initiatives are an essential part of our commitment to the preservation of the global
environment. We will continue to work toward harmony between this commitment and
our activities.
2. Make business activities species-friendly
We aim to make our business activities more sustainable in themselves, by releasing less environmental
pollutants, including GHGs, waste, and substances of concern.
3. Work to protect nearby ecosystems
We have already gained a wealth of knowledge about how to maintain and restore ecosystems through
our Community Forest and Hello Woods initiatives. Working in collaboration with nearby communities, we
will use this knowledge and experience to implement programs to protect local species and make our
business activities friendlier to them.
Priority Activities
1.
Development of Environmental Technology We will contribute to the conservation of
biodiversity by developing and disseminating technologies for fuel-efficient vehicles,
next-generation cars, and energy-production and other technologies for the reduction
of environmental impacts.
4. Communicate openly with the public
We will endeavor to openly communicate with the public about the details and outcomes of activities
we implement from the new perspectives offered by these biodiversity guidelines.
2. Initiatives Based on Corporate Activities We will work to reduce environmental impacts
and ensure the effective use of resources through efficiency improvements.
3. Cooperation with Communities We will implement community-based activities in
cooperation with stakeholders, using expertise accumulated by Honda through its
initiatives to protect ecosystems, such as the Community Forests and Hello Woods
initiatives.
4. Disclosure and Sharing of Information We will share information with society by
disclosing the outcomes of our activities.
Established in May 2011
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Biodiversity initiatives in the Asia & Oceania region
Creating artificial salt licks and check dams
In October 2012, the Honda Thailand Foundation, in collaboration with the Asian Elephant Foundation
in Thailand, organized volunteer activities in creating artificial salt licks for elephants and other wildlife
at the Salakpra wildlife sactuary, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. Honda associates gained valuable
experience in making artificial salt licks by mixing a combination of salts and minerals in pits and
burying it to create a more realistic salt lick with the salts and minerals leaching out from the pits during
wet weather to form a salt deposit. In the ecosystem, elephants and animal wildlifes can obtain essential
mineral nutrients at the salt licks in order to supplement their diets.
Apart from this activity, Honda associates also actively initiated construction of check dams that help
ensure regular water passage. The check dams slow the flow of water runoff resulting in better water
retention and the creation of watershed areas. This can help to preserve water supplies for wildlife
during dry seasons.
Participating in “Road to 2020” Reforestation Program
In December 2012, the Honda Foundation Inc., in partnership with Haribon Foundation, entered its
third year of support for a reforestation program in the Phillipines. The Honda Foundation represents
the Honda group of companies Honda Cars Phillippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda Phillippines Inc. (HPI), Honda
Parts and Manufacturing Corporation (HPMC) and Honda Trading Philippines (HTP).
This activitiy is a part of the “Road to 2020” project, an environmental conservation movement that
aims to restore one million hectares of the Phillipines rainforest with native tree species by 2020. HFI
has pledged to rehabilitate 20 hectares of denuded land with 50,000 trees by 2020. HFI completed the
planting of native seedlings covering an area of 3 hectares at Caliraya watershed in the past year.
In this year, more than 275 volunteers from HFI, including Honda dealers and suppliers, traveled
to Tanauan, Real, Quezon Provinces to plant 7,500 seedlings of native tree species that are
anticipated to help contain/lessen the flood surge from Quezon Province, where the two major tributaries
upstream, the Kanan and the Kaliwa rivers, run into Laguna Lake. Thus the protection and restoration of
watershed areas is important, as this will dictate the amount and quality of water that can be derived from the
watershed. HFI has participated in this activity since 2010 resulting in nine hectares and 15,000 trees
planted.
• Creating artificial salt
• “Road to 2020” Reforestation Program
• check dams
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2020 Product CO2 Emissions Reduction Targets
Reducing CO2 emissions from our products is a necessary step in combating climate change and energy issues, the greatest challenges to our business. That is why we created the 2020 Product CO2 Emissions Reduction Targets, through
which we seek to reduce the average amount of CO2 emitted per unit of automobiles, motorcycles, and power products by 30% from 2000 levels by 2020. We hope to achieve these targets by developing more efficient technologies
and marketing more energy-efficient products.
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Current progress in achieving the targets
Automobile fuel efficiency increased with the introduction of redesigned core models such as the CR-V and Accord. CO2 emissions declined substantially year-on-year thanks to the moderate recovery of the U.S. market and steady
expansion of the Asian market, driving a large increase in sales.
Motorcycle CO2 emissions saw another year-on-year decline, driven by increased sales from the introduction in Thailand of the Click 125i, a commuter vehicle with improved fuel efficiency, and increased sales of the fuelefficient
PCX150 in Thailand, BeAT in Indonesia, and Activa in India.
Sales of large engines, which have comparatively higher per-unit emissions, increased in North America. Meanwhile in Europe, sales of low-emission household cogeneration units and zero-emission robotic lawn mowers increased,
contributing to a slight year-on-year decline in CO2 emissions for power products as a whole.
Progress in achieving the 2020 Product CO2 Emission Reduction Targets
Automobiles (g/km)
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Mid-term plans
Formulating detailed plans for fiscal 2014
In our effort to minimize CO2 emissions and all other environmental impacts stemming from our
products, we created a detailed mid-term plan for product-related environmental initiatives through
fiscal 2014. By following this plan, we will not only increase the energy efficiency of our products
but also make improvements across their life cycles by practicing sustainable design for improved 3R
performance, reducing emissions from products, and carrying out stricter management of substances
of concern used in our products.
Recognizing the significant impact that our business activities have on the environment, we likewise
formulated a detailed mid-term plan for operations-related environmental initiatives, with the end goal
of realizing the Honda Environmental and Safety Vision. By following this plan we will reduce product
life-cycle CO2 emissions, reuse and recycle more resources, and strive to minimize water use, among
other activities. Believing that these initiatives should cover all our business activities, including our
supply chains, we will actively promote environmental management at our suppliers, focusing especially
on greenhouse gas emissions.
Mid-term plans and results for product-related environmental initiatives
Milestones on the road to 2020
Climate
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Mid-term plans for product-related environmental initiatives (FY2012 – FY2014)
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Achieve best-in-industry fuel efficiency and accelerate technology penetration:
Motorcycles:
Expand use of electronic fuel-injection system (PGM-FI) and low-friction engines, especially in commuter vehicles Automobiles:
Phase in upgrades to engine and transmission lineups, starting in 2012
Power products: Expand application of new electronic self-tuning regulator (STR) governor, developed for the iGX engine
2
Establish and deploy next-generation electromotive technologies:
Motorcycles: Market electric motorcycles that meet local needs in developed (Japan: leased) and emerging (China) countries
Automobiles: Launch multiple models (especially compact vehicles equipped with IMA hybrid technology in Japan; currently developing mid-size
and larger plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles, with plans to launch products in Japan and the U.S. and commence
production in China in 2012.
Power products: Improve electric lawnmowers and expand lineup through model additions, especially in Europe
Market new products to reduce CO2
emissions from mobility and other
products
3
• Launch new thin-film solar cell modules with world’s highest module conversion efficiency and deploy technology globally
• Conduct demonstration testing of next-generation personal mobility systems in cities in Japan, the U.S., and China
• Through joint-implementation of the E-KIZUNA Project with Saitama City, conduct demonstration testing of the Honda Smart Home System (HSHS)
with an aim to cut household CO2 emissions by 50% from 2000 levels by 2015
Ramp up 3R efforts
4
Products: Continue to promote structural design with an emphasis on weight reduction; higher throughput yields; easier recycling and
maintenance; and sustainable design with an emphasis on easily recycled materials and use of recycled resins
Reduce exhaust emissions
5
Steadily reduce exhaust emissions to comply with tighter emission regulations in various countries
Manage substances of concern used in
products more strictly
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• Promote management of substances used in products and find alternatives to substances of very high concern
• Operate global management systems for substances used in products to comply with applicable regulations in various countries
Achieve global targets for reducing
average product CO2 emissions, with
the end goal of steadily reducing
product life-cycle emissions over the
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Results of fiscal 2013 initiatives
Motorcycles:
Automobiles:
Power products: Launched the PCX150, a next-generation compact scooter equipped with an engine with enhanced durability, quietness, and fuel efficiency (June 2012)
Launched the Super Cub 50 equipped with a high-efficiency engine that employs extensive low-friction technologies (May 2012)
Launched an Accord for the North American market equipped with a newly developed engine and CVT that realizes top-class fuel efficiency (September 2012)
Launched a Civic for the European market equipped with a diesel engine incorporating extensive efficiency improvements and weight-reduction technologies (December 2012)
Launched a Civic for the South American market that employs the FFV technology Flex One, eliminating the need for a secondary fuel tank (February 2013)
Launched new gas-powered products to support energy diversification: the EU9i GP propane gas-powered portable generator (August 2012); and the Salad CG FFV300 tiller, which
runs on butane gas canisters (March 2013)
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Motorcycles: Automobiles: Power products:
Continued leasing the EV-neo electric scooter
Continued sales of the Kushi, an electric bicycle for the Chinese market
Launched the Accord PHEV (North America, January 2013) and Accord Hybrid (Japan, June 2013) equipped with Sports Hybrid i-MMD
Began leasing the Fit EV in Japan (August 2012) and the U.S. (July 2012)
Launched Miimo, a robotic lawn mower equipped with a lithium-ion battery, in the European market (April 2013)
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• Japan: In Saitama Prefecture, began demonstration testing of a house equipped with the Honda Smart Home System (April 2012)
• Continued demonstration projects using next-generation personal mobility systems in cities in Japan, the U.S., and China
4
• Reduced the weight of parts in automobiles by employing tailored blanks and technologies for joining dissimilar metals such as steel and aluminum
• Built a system for extracting rare earths from used nickel metal hydride batteries from hybrid vehicles and recycling them as material for new nickel metal hydride batteries
5
Made consistent efforts to reduce exhaust emissions to comply with tighter emissions regulations in various countries
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• Continued to promote the management of substances used in products and find alternatives to substances of very high concern
• Continued to operate global management systems for substances used in products, to comply with applicable regulations in various countries and reduce risk
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Milestones on the road to 2020
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Global operations: Reduce CO2 emissions per unit of production by 5% by FY2014 (baseline: FY2009)1
2
Purchasing domain:
• Promote measurement and reduction of suppliers’ GHG emissions under the revised Green Purchasing Guidelines
3
Production domain:
•Install cutting-edge environmental technologies at Yorii Plant (production scheduled to begin in 2013) and make preparations to deploy the
technologies globally
•Set benchmarks for energy use and set higher efficiency standards
4
Transportation domain:
•Increase transportation efficiency in each region by implementing modal shifts, deploying more fuel-efficient trucks, etc.
5
Sales and services, administration, product development domains:
•Promote energy conservation by encouraging eco-etiquette and more efficient use of facilities
6
Production domain:
•Strengthen resource-use-reduction initiatives by increasing throughput yields to reduce by-products
•Collaborate with suppliers to increase use of metal scraps
•Maintain zero landfill waste performance (Japan and Europe)
7
End-of-life product recycling:
•Make steady efforts to comply with end-of-life vehicle recycling laws in various countries
Minimize water use
8
Production domain: Reduce use according to conditions in each region, for example by conserving water and using recycled water in production processes
Reduce VOC2 emissions from production
processes
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Production domain: Develop VOC-emissions-reduction technologies for coating processes and expand application to overseas facilities and
motorcycle coating processes
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Corporate initiatives:
•Educate suppliers on the destructive impacts of hazardous substances and water use on ecosystems
Collaboration with local communities:
•Conduct biodiversity surveys at business sites in Japan
•Develop policies, guidelines, and practical know-how at each business site
•Assess possibilities of introducing biodiversity initiatives at overseas business sites
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Strengthen independent, voluntary promotional frameworks in each region, and strengthen global collaboration
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Expand Honda Environmental Annual Report into a global report, and increase disclosure of environmental data in each region
Strengthen initiatives that span entire
product life cycles
Ramp up 3R efforts
Biodiversity
Local conser vation initiatives in
accordance with the Honda Biodiversity
Guidelines
Environmental
management
Strengthen global/regional promotional
frameworks and increase disclosure of
environmental data
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Results of fiscal 2013 initiatives
Climate
change and
energy
1
Reduced average per-unit CO2 emissions by 7% in FY2013 (baseline : FY2009)
2
Promoted measurement of GHG emissions from suppliers in a broader range of activities covering product life cycles
Asia/Oceania: Deployed the Energy Conservation Caravan to visit suppliers and monitor energy consumption
3
Used energy use monitoring of each production process to make the production system more efficient
Asia/Oceania: Made progress in switching from diesel generators to natural gas cogeneration systems
4
Transportation modal shifts in each region
South America: Began shifting to coastal routes and actively avoiding trucking for the transportation of motorcycles
5
• Promoted energy conservation through eco-awareness and etiquette-raising activities and improvements in equipment use
• Installed high-efficiency devices (LED lighting, compressors, HVAC systems, IPM motors)
North America: Increased the number of participants in the Green Dealer program launched the previous year and enhanced program development
6
Material and
water resources
• Implemented measures to improve throughput yields in the design stage
• Increased use of stamping press scrap steel
South America: Promoted sand mold recycling in the storage process
7
Continued efforts to comply with the automobile recycling regulations of each country
8
Promoted use of recycled water and water-conservation activities in each region
Asia/Oceania: Introduced rainwater storage systems
Substances of
concern
9
• Started using low-VOC coatings in coating processes
• Used low-VOC coatings for prototype models in product development
North America: Introduced new processing equipment to reduce VOC emissions in the bumper coating process
Biodiversity
10
Conducted biodiversity surveys at business sites in Japan
Environmental
management
11
Convened Regional Environmental Committees and trained environmental officers in all regions
12
Issued a fiscal 2013 regional environmental report in each region (North America, South America, Europe, Asia & Oceania, China, and Japan)
Note 1: A single per-unit-of-production value was calculated by weighting the average reduction percentages for motorcycles, automobiles, and power products with the CO2 emissions associated with their respective life cycles.
Note 2: VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds): Organic chemical substances that cause photochemical smog and are commonly used in the solvents of paints and thinners.
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Always conscious of the environmental impact of its manufacturing operations,
Honda is working hard to take environmental responsibility to ever higher levels
around the world through operating management systems
in six regions worldwide.
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Honda has created an institutional framework to put into practice the environmental principles
articulated in the Honda Environment Statement, and has expanded it to the global level.
We are actively working to build environmental management systems at all business sites and obtain ISO
14001 certification at certain sites.
Environmental management promotion structure
Organizational structure
In December 1991, Honda created what is now the Japan Environmental Committee and assigned it a
central role in governing the environmental affairs of the company. This structure has been expanded
into a global environmental management system with regional environmental committees in North
America, South America, Europe, Asia & Oceania, and China. In March 1995, the World Environment
and Safety Committee was established to manage environmental as well as safety initiatives (see note),
through which Honda aims to create a motorized society that is safe for all people. The World Environment
and Safety Committee discusses, determines, and reviews annual plans for implementing environmental
conservation activities at the global level based on mid-term business plans, and has created an
environmental management system that integrates activities on the global level with those on the factory
floor. The company’s president an CEO currently chairs the committee, a reflection of Honda’ s
recognition that environmental issues, especially climate change and energy, are critical to Honda’s
business operations.
The World Environment and Safety Committee develops mid-term policies and plans for global
environmental initiatives based on mid-term policies and management plans determined by the
Management Council. Individual divisions prepare detailed plans for each region and business area, and
then finalize the overall plans after discussion and approval by the regional environmental committees.
The regional environmental committees discuss and evaluate annual achievements under the plans and,
based on the results, create new targets and plans with the objective of achieving mid-term policies and
plans. The progress of environmental initiatives by Honda Group companies, as well as themes
affecting multiple domains around the world, are reported to the World Environment and Safety Committee
and then factored into the next year’s annual plans and the next mid-term business plans and policies.
Honda follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle to promote continuous improvement in environmental
performance in each region: Japan, North America, South America, Europe, Asia & Oceania, and China.
One hallmark of this system is that planning and implementation are not simply delegated to specialized
staff, but that all associates are expected to be involved. The basic thinking is that all associates should
be actively tackling environmental issues as a part of their daily work.
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Regulatory compliance
In accordance with the Honda Environment Statement, Honda introduces environmental management
systems at all business sites and in each division, promotes continuous efforts to improve environmental
performance, and strives to comply with voluntary environmental standards that are more stringent than
national and regional regulations.
We revised the Honda Conduct Guidelines in April 2013 (formulated 2010) and are implementing it
throughout the Honda Group in Japan and worldwide. The document calls on Honda associates to
comply with laws and regulations, company rules, and social norms and, for the purposes of
environmental conservation, to strive to reduce environmental impacts in one’s work by conserving
and recycling resources and energy in accordance with environmental laws and regulations, company
policies, and internal standards. We have appointed corporate directors to serve as Compliance Officers,
and work systematically to enhance compliance and risk management under the supervision of directors
in charge of each part of the organization.
ISO 14001-certification status worldwide (as of March 31, 2013)
Europe
19 companies
Honda Conduct Guideline
http://world.honda.com/conductguideline/
Japan
42 companies
North America
28 companies
China
25 companies
Emergency protocols
In anticipation of accidents and emergencies that could cause environmental pollution, each factory and
division has clearly-defined procedures for preventing pollution.
Asia & Oceania
45 companies
Environmental management at Honda business sites
Along with development of environmental management systems at the group-wide level, we have been
introducing such systems at each business site in order to continuously improve their environmental
performance and to control environmental pollutants. We have been working actively to acquire ISO 14001,
an international certification for environmental management, particularly at our production facilities.
After acquiring certification at each of our five major production facilities in Japan, we combined their
certification for integrated operation of their management systems. Going forward, we plan to promote
acquisition and expand our integrated system to environinclude environmental management of the
Saitama Factory’s Yorii Plant, newly completed in March 2013. We also combined the certification
registration for Honda head office buildings and district buildings in fiscal 2012.
We will continue developing our environmental management systems and seeking ISO 14001 certification
(or in Europe, EMAS). We will continue working to ensure that business sites with certified environmental
management systems remain certified, and also continue to apply the PDCA cycle at each site for
continuous improvement in reducing the environmental impact of our operations.
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Disclosure of total GHG emissions
GHG emissions from the entire Honda value chain
Honda GHG emissions in FY2013
As a responsible company operating in the mobility industry, Honda believes in the importance of
calculating and disclosing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in order to drive progress in initiatives to reduce
global emissions. As the first milestone in this endeavor, in August 2012 Honda became the world’s first
mobility company to disclose estimates of all GHG emissions from its entire value chain in conformity
with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol)1, currently the world’s most widely used GHG emissions
accounting standard. Honda released estimates of not only emissions from our own business activities
(scope 1 and 2), but also all upstream and downstream activities (scope 3), from the procurement of raw
materials, to the transportation and customer use of Honda products, and finally to the treatment of
end-of-life products2
Now we are taking steps to get a more accurate reading of the emissions that come from our entire value
chain. We are doing this by expanding the boundaries of data collection3 and improving the accuracy
of calculation methods used for categories that account for the largest percentage of scope 3 emissions
(other indirect emissions).
As a result, the latest calculations show that GHG emissions from Honda business activities in fiscal 2013
were 4,950,000 t-CO2e, and total value chain emissions, which also includes other indirect emissions,
were 275,910,000 t-CO2e.
We hope to leverage these improvements in data measurement and management to devise more
effective emission reduction strategies.
1. Published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Resources Institute
2. Read more about Honda’s GHG emissions disclosure efforts in Case 19 of “Environmental Documentary—
Honda Face.” (http://world.honda.com/environment/face/)
3. Additional emissions captured by expanding the scope of data collection in fiscal 2013 accounted for
approximately 7% of total emissions.
FY2012
FY2013
Scope 1*
direct emissions from Honda business activities 1,240,000 t-CO2e
1,410,000 t-CO2e
Scope 2*
indirect emissions from energy use 2,960,000 t-CO2e
3,540,000 t-CO2e
Scope 3*
other indirect emissions 220,860,000 t-CO2e
270,960,000 t-CO2e
225,060,000 t-CO2e
275,910,000 t-CO2e
All emissions from Honda business activities (scopes 1, 2) 4,200,000 t-CO2e 4,950,000 t-CO2e
Emissions from use of sold products (scope 3, category 11*) 195,880,000 t-CO2e 225,950,000 t-CO2e
Emissions from entire value chain (total of scope 1, 2, and 3) Other totals:
Breakdown and changes in Honda GHG emissions
Scope 3
other categories
0.5％
Scope 2 1.3％
Scope 1
16.3%
〈GHG emissions〉
275,910,000 t-CO2e
225,060,000 t-CO2e
200,000,000
t-CO2e
Scope 3,
category 11
FY2013
275,910,000 t-CO2e
Scope 1: Direct GHG emissions from business activities, as defined by the GHG Protocol (examples: combustion of fuel oil at a
manufacturing plant, emissions from work vehicles and company cars). The scope 1 figures presented in this report include all GHGs
emitted directly by Honda Motor Co. and its 461 consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated companies worldwide.
Scope 2
Scope 1
Scope 3, category 11
81.9%
Scope 3,
other
categories
FY2012
FY2013
Scope 2: Indirect GHG emissions from a company’s use of energy, as defined by the GHG Protocol (examples: electrical energy used by a
manufacturing plant or office). The scope 2 figures presented in this report include all GHGs emitted directly by Honda Motor Co. and
its 461 consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated companies worldwide.
Scope 3: Other indirect GHG emissions not included in scope 1 and scope 2, as defined by the GHG Protocol. Scope 3 is systematically
broken down into 15 categories (examples: category 11 includes emissions arising from the use of sold products; category 12 includes
emissions arising from the end-of-life treatment of sold products).
*See notes on page 45 for detailed descriptions of scope 1, scope 2, scope 3, and category 11 of scope 3.
The category 11 figures presented in this report represent the cumulative amount of greenhouse gases that will have been emitted by
products sold by Honda in fiscal 2012 (automobiles, motorcycles, power products) as a result of their use by customers from the time
they received those products until they dispose of them in the future. The “scope 3, other categories” figures presented in this report
are the sum of emissions from categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, and 15. As per the GHG Protocol, Honda excludes categories 8, 13,
and 14 from its calculations, as these categories are either not part of Honda business activities or emissions from these categories
are accounted for in other categories.
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Promoting lifecycle assessment (LCA)
We have been developing our own methods to reduce the environmental impacts of our business activities and across product life cycles, from production through disposal.
In March 2002, we built the Honda Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) Data System, a system for measuring CO2 emissions from all business activities, and since then have been making focused efforts to meet reduction targets set for each
domain—production, purchasing, sales and services, administration, transportation, and so forth.
In fiscal 2007, we began operating a new, model-specific LCA system for calculating the life-cycle emissions of a single vehicle, from the procurement of raw materials through disposal. The LCA data of each product model obtained
through this system is being used to develop more effective strategies for reducing life-cycle emissions.
LCA results for major automobile models released in FY2013 (Japan)
LCA results for major motorcycle models released in FY2013 (Japan)
■ Raw materials ■ Production ■ Use ■ Sales/service ■ Disposal ■ Transportation
(%)
120
100
Baseline
100
■ Raw materials ■ Production ■ Use ■ Sales/service ■ Disposal ■ Transportation
(%)
120
122
100
82
80
60
40
40
20
20
2006 Civic
Stepwgn
CR-Z
70
80
67
60
0
Baseline
100
0
N-ONE
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2005 CB400SF
Integra
PCX150
32
Super Cub 50
* Honda’s model-specific LCA system assumes a product lifetime driving distance of 100,000 km for automobiles and 50,000 for motorcycles. These figures are different from those assumed for scope 3, category 11
emissions under the GHG Protocol.
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Reducing GHG emissions from use of soldproducts
Scope 3, category 11 emissions, emissions from use of products sold to our customers, accounted for more than 80% of emissions that took place across our value chain. This means that determining how to reduce GHG emissions
from the use of Honda products poses the greatest challenge to reducing total emissions.
The biggest step in reducing emissions from product use is improving fuel efficiency. We set a 2020 target to reduce global average product CO2 emissions by 30% from 2000 levels, based on which we will strive to improve product
fuel efficiencies year after year.
During this time, however, we still expect our scope 3, category 11 emissions to continue growing. Production growth, which follows global economic growth, particularly in Asia, is occurring at a faster rate than improvements in
fuel efficiency, so the net effect will be an increase in GHG emissions.
But still, at some point we need to turn this growth curve downward. Honda’s vision is to reach a point where total emissions from product use are declining even as production is expanding.
To achieve that turnaround, we set our own standards called the Honda Environmental Performance Standards (HEPS). The goal is eventually to reduce environmental impacts to zero, an initiative we call Triple Zero. Along with HEPS
we developed scenarios that represent the steps we plan to take in reducing GHG emissions by complying with the standards, including improving product fuel efficiency and increasing use of renewable energy.
〈Total GHG emissions〉
From growth to decline
Continue reduction
efforts to reach zero
FY2012
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FY2014
FY2015
FY20××
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The thinking behind scope 3, category 11 (emissions from product use)
Scope 3, category 11 accounts for more than 80% of all CO2 emissions that occur in Honda’s value chain. The reason category 11 is so large is because it includes not only the CO2 that Honda products sold in fiscal 2013 emitted in
fiscal 2013, but also the CO2 those products will emit in the future. In other words, when a customer in Japan purchases a Honda vehicle, we expect that customer to drive the vehicle 10,000 km a year for 15 years*1. Scope 3, category
11 is where we calculate all the CO2 that will be emitted during that time.
Scope 3 includes future emissions because it is based on an accounting method that counts emissions not when they occur but when the business activities that will result in those emissions occur. The 26 million automobiles,
motorcycles, and power products that Honda sold to customers around the world in fiscal 2013 will continue emitting CO2 as they are used and until they are disposed of at some point in the future. Scope 3 says that these emissions
are the result of Honda having sold its products in fiscal 2013.
Product life cycle
FY2013
April 1, 2012 - March31, 2013
Raw material
extraction
Raw material
transport
Greenhouse gas emissions occur in every stage of a product’s life cycle, from the
extraction of raw materials to the end-of-life treatment (recycling, disposal) of the
product.
Scope 3, category 11 (product use) emissions in fiscal 2013 are all GHG emissions that
will result from the use of Honda products sold in fiscal 2013 until their end-of-life
treatment sometime in the future.
Scope 3,
Category 1
Scope 3,
Category 4
Scope 1
and 2
Production
Sales
Scope 3,
Category 9
Scope 3, Category 11
Product used by customer (Japan: 10,000 km/yr × 15 years)
Scope 3,
Category 12
End-of-life
treatment
2012
2013
2014
2015
*1 Annual distance traveled, product lifetime in years: Based on the WBCSD’s SMP Model developed by the International Energy Agency
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Honda discloses information on the emissions treatment, waste disposal, environmental management,
remediation and prevention as well as the overall environmental efficiency of our business in order to
advance environmental management on a practical level and realize our environmental vision. These
data serve not only as an indicator of corporate value for external stakeholders but also as a reference
for making administrative management decisions regarding environmental initiatives.
As a result, for fiscal 2013 we are disclosing the environmental conservation expenditures that were
recorded in Japan in the format suggested by the GRI Guidelines*2, which is the same format used last
year to disclose automobile R&D expenditures in North America. These changes have been made in an
effort to improve the accuracy of data collected from our operating sites worldwide and to determine an
appropriate method for disclosing sustainability information from our global operations.
Realizing the joy and freedom
of mobility and a sustainable
society where people can
enjoy life
Environmental conservation expenditures in Japan
Investments
(million yen)
Expenditures
(million yen)
2,285
2,352
Waste disposal
254
1,102
Environmental management
564
6,301
0
4
16,456
186,513
19,559
196,272
Emissions treatment
Remediation
Prevention
Total
*2.International guidelines issued by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to promote
concrete action for environmental, social, and economic progress. At the end of this report is an index specifying the pages in this report where the general standard
disclosures and environmental performance indicators required by the guidelines
can be found
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10,000
5,000
20,000
25,000
Global Environmental Impact
Atmospheric pollutants
Energy consumption
(FY)
Direct energy
consumption
2010
20,700
2011
20,900
(TJ)
Indirect
2011
emissions
19,400
2012
2013
2012
22,900
(FY)
2010
2010
Indirect
energy 2011
Direct energy
2011
consumption
consumption
2012
2012
19,700
20,700
21,700
20,900
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
5,000
1,240
10,000
25,000
2010
2010
2011
2011
1,310
2012
2012
2013
2013
1,240
2012
Wastewater
volume*
25,000
Wastewater
volume*
Waste
landfilled
3,540
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000
3,000
(t)
2,960
265
605
SOx
2012
SOx(FY)
3,540
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000
233
233
3,540
233
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000
572
200
400
600
800
1,000
(t)
200
400
600
800
China
1,000
34,300
2011
23,200
(1,000 m3)
(FY)
2012
2010
20,900
33,800
2011
2013
21,10034,400
2012 0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
30,100
40,000
34,300
(1,000 m3)
(FY)
2011
2010
2012
2011
2013
2012
(1,000 t)
23,200
38
20,900
32
21,100
26
2013 0
5,000
0
10
00
30010
10,000
15,000
20
20,000
31
30
40,000
40
Companies covered:
Nearly all consolidated subsidiaries and(FY)
affiliated companies of the Honda Group
1,150 (1,000 t)
2010
*Disclosure of wastewater volume begun
in
fiscal
2011.
38
2010
1,280
2011
Total
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2011
Wastewaste
1,210
generated
2012
26
landfilled
2012
2013
31 1,370
2013
572
NOx subsidiaries and affiliated companies
Companies covered:Nearly all consolidated
of the Honda Group
Notes: • Greenhouse gas emissions were calculated while referring mainly to the WRI and (t)
200 265400
600
800
1,000
SOx 0Gas Protocol
WBCSD’s
2004 “The Greenhouse
(Revised Edition).”
2011
605
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onxemissions from stationary sources.
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605
SOx 0
NOx
(t)
3,000
265
2013
2,960
2011
0
2011
SOx
2012
NOx
2013
2013
2,770
2012
SOx
2013
NOx
2,770
3,000
1,410
2010
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000
Water use, wastewater volume
2,770
(1,000
t-CO2 equivalent)
1,330
3,540
1,410
2010
0
Water use
0
Indirect
emissions
2011
20,000
0
2,960
265
SOx
2011
Companies covered: Nearly all consolidated
of the Honda Group
605
NOx subsidiaries and affiliated companies
Notes: Calculations based on fuel consumption.
(1,000 m3)
(FY)
33,800
2010
233
SO
x
2012
34,400
2011
572
NO
x
Water use
Japan
N. America
S. America
Europe
Asia/Oceania
30,100
2012
1,410
(FY)
Direct
Indirect
emissions
emissions
15,000
2012
2013
2013
1,240
3,000
(1,000 t-CO
2 equivalent)
1,330
0
2010
19,700
Companies covered:Nearly
all
consolidated
subsidiaries
and
affiliated
companies
of 21,700
the Honda Group
Indirect energy 2011
Notes: • Purchased
electricity has been
(FY)converted to joules using the international standard 3.6 GJ/MWh.
consumption
2012
20,300
1,310
• Calculations based mainly2010
on energy consumed by
stationary sources.
(1,000 t-CO2 equivalent)
22,300
• A terajoule (TJ) is a unit of2013
energy, “tera” meaning 1,330
1012.
2011
Direct
20120
emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions
2013
1,310
(TJ)
20,300
19,400
22,300
22,900
2013
2013
2010
2011
2011
2012
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2010
(FY)
Indirect
emissions
Direct
emissions
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2010
2011
600
20
900
301,200
1,500
40
1,150
1,280
Global
volume*
2012
20,900
2013
21,100
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
40,000
Waste generated, landfilled
(FY)
(1,000 t)
38
2010
Waste
landfilled
32
2011
26
2012
31
2013
0
10
20
30
40
1,150
2010
Total waste
generated
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2011
1,210
2012
2013
1,370
0
300
600
900
1,200
1,500
Companies covered: Nearly all consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated companies of the Honda Group
Notes:
• Landfilled amounts for waste outside Japan also include other waste treatment methods
• Figures for Japan indicate amounts actually brought to landfills.
Environmental data for manufacturing, by region (FY2013)
Notes:
•Historical figures have been adjusted to reflect an increase in the number of companies covered and more detailed analysis of the data.
•The data of companies added to Honda’s consolidation during the reporting year and companies that have been excluded from the consolidation due to a merger, liquidation, or other change, are not included.
•Totals with more than three digits have been rounded to three significant digits.
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Nonaka: For automobiles, we began leasing in Japan the all-electric Fit EV
which, as a zero-emission vehicle, provides the greatest environmental benefit. In
North America, we released the Accord Plug-In, which comes with the most advanced
powertrain in our Earth Dreams Technology line. Compared to other vehicles in its
class, the Accord Plug-In is certainly the most efficient car in the world; even its
internal combustion engine is top-of-the-line. In Japan, we released the N BOX+
and N-ONE mini-vehicles, which offer exceptional environmental performance
and set the stage for a long line of Earth Dreams Technology products that will
make appearances in the coming years.
Honda R & D’s top 4 disscusion
Balancing customer satisfaction and the global environment
Honda R&D’s top 4 discuss the past and
future of product development
Yoshiharu Yamamoto,
President, CEO and Director, Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
Toshihiko Nonaka,
Executive Vice President and Director in charge of
Automobile R&D Center, Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
Tetsuo Suzuki,
Senior Managing Officer and Director in charge of
Motorcycle R&D Center, Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
Takao Nishida,
Operating Officer and Director in charge of Power
Product R&D Center, Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
• Nishida: For power products, we launched in Europe an environmentally responsible robotic
lawnmower called Miimo. It doesn’t use gasoline so it emits zero CO2, and it cuts grass into really fine
pieces that act as fertilizer, so there’s no waste. And, of course, it mows the lawn by itself, creating time
that the owner can put toward recreation and other things.
• Yamamoto: As you’ve all noted, we made steady progress last year in reaching our goal of creating
products that offer outstanding environmental performance in all regions of the world. Now let’s talk
about products that are scheduled for release in fiscal 2014. There’s not a lot we can say yet, but tell us
in your own words what our customers can look forward to most in the coming year.
Honda R&D conducts visionary research and development aimed at creating products that always meet
or exceed customer expectations. By being organizationally separate from Honda Motor Co., the company
provides engineers with an environment where they can focus on their work and freely explore ways to
create new value. The top four members of Honda R&D management were gathered and asked to discuss
the results of fiscal 2013 and share their individual dreams for the future.
• Suzuki: This year we’re planning to introduce new environmentally responsible engines to smaller
motorcycle models to achieve our goal of having the most fuel-efficient products in each commuter
category, a segment that sells around 15 million units globally. We will release mid-size models
featuring a new 500-cc two-cylinder engine. These bikes will be fun to ride, of course, but they’ll also
be very fuel-efficient.
FY2013 highlights and the most anticipated products of FY2014
• Nonaka: I think the automobile our customers can look forward to most this year is the new Fit, a
hybrid with a one-motor Earth Dreams Technology hybrid system that will be sold in most of the world.
We completely revamped the engine and transmission, so it has amazing environmental and driving
performance. It can aim at the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its class in the world.
• Yamamoto: Before we talk about the future course of product development, let’s first review what
happened in fiscal 2013, focusing on any products or technologies whose achievements you would like
to emphasize.
Suzuki: For motorcycles, we added new mid-size models equipped with the super-efficient 700-cc
engine released in 2011. We also expanded our lineup of small commuter scooters powered by the
next-generation 125-cc eSP engine. Both engines contribute to major reductions in CO2 emissions while
offering fuel savings that make life easier for our customers.
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• Nishida: In power products, we will release new large electric generators and snowblowers in
developed regions such as Europe and Japan. We will introduce PGM-FI electronic fuel-injection systems
to power products other than outboard engines for the first time, and also work on improving output
and environmental performance. We’ve marketed a large number of agricultural products in developing
countries, so we’ll be working on improving the basic performance of these products. For example, a water
pump for rice paddies we recently developed incorporates a new high-efficiency pumping technology
that increases fuel efficiency by 20%. This technology will certainly have a positive impact on farming in
developing countries, so keep an eye out for its release.
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• Yamamoto: As always, we’re striving to meet the world’s needs by being ahead of our time. I’m sure
our customers are looking forward to hearing more about each of these endeavors as they unfold.
Global strategies for promoting a low-carbon economy
Yamamoto: Honda set a target to reach 39 million units in global sales by the end
of 2016, which means we need to reduce CO2 emissions while also growing sales. What
approach or perspective are engineers taking as they set out to solve this extremely
challenging problem?
What kind of future does R&D management envision?
• Yamamoto: Before closing, please tell us what kind of product you dream of creating as a product
developer.
Tetsuo Suzuki,
Director in charge of Motorcycle R&D Center
• Suzuki: The environment is important of course, but it’s just one aspect. I don’t agree with the
practice of watering down the fun of riding a motorcycle to make it more eco-friendly. Having fun is one
of the key things motorcycles are for. So I’d like to develop a product that represents the highest level of
achievement in both enjoyment and environmental performance, one that makes a strong statement
as a whole. That’s what I dream of as someone who works with motorcycles.
Suzuki: For motorcycles, we’re planning to more than double sales in developing countries by 2020.
Because gasoline costs account for a large share of user income in these countries, high fuel economy
is a major selling point in itself. The biggest challenge is figuring out how to make fuel-efficient
product swithout raising costs. We’ve gone back to the drawing board and are in the process of
thoroughly revising technologies.
• Nonaka: For automobiles, we’re constantly working to make engines and transmissions more efficient,
exteriors more aerodynamic, and vehicles lighter. We’re developing weight-reduction technologies to drop
not just 5 or 10 kg but a full 100 kg and take a big step forward in fuel efficiency. We’re also expanding
our Earth Dreams Technology hybrid lineup. People should get excited about the NSX, a next-generation
supercar that will run like a real sportscar while being powered by a three-motor hybrid system that also
has impressive environmental performance. Another goal that’s farther down the road is downsizing.
Honda is in fact the industry leader in technologies that reduce the size of the car without changing the
interior space. And after that we’ll develop smaller, supercharged engines. These are some of the ways
we hope to keep CO2 emissions from increasing as sales grow.
Nishida: The average household in Japan consumes 30% of its energy for mobility,
30% for electricity, and the remaining 40% for heating and cooling. Based on this,
we are conducting research to increase the fuel efficiency of internal combustion
engines and our home cogeneration unit, diversifying fuels, and deploying fuel
cell technologies. When testing the Honda Smart Home System, we’re striving for
efficient energy management by looking at how electricity is stored and used. Our power
products business has much to contribute to energy use in daily living, so we feel a
sense of responsibility and purpose in helping to achieve maximum efficiency in the
life-cycle of energy as it goes from generation to storage to use.
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Nonaka: To Honda, the ultimate eco-car is the fuel cell vehicle (FCEV), which runs on
electricity generated by the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. However,
FCEVs are more expensive than EVs and aren’t affordable enough yet to attract
buyers. The other problem is refueling infrastructure. If we lived in a world where people
could make and store hydrogen at home, Honda could produce compact FCEVs and
sporty FCEVs and all kinds of other FCEVs; we could even have FCEV racing. I’m really
determined to continue research and get FCEVs-in all forms-to our customers.
Toshihiko Nonaka,
Director in charge of Automobile R&D Center
• Nishida: I want to make products that are environmentally friendly, of course, but I also want to make
products that benefit the environment by being used. Honda power products help people raise crops,
keep a healthy lawn, travel over the water. I dream of users stopping work for a moment to wipe the
sweat off, and glancing up at a deep blue sky. It’s meaningful experiences like that that I want to share
with customers around the world. It’s what inspires my work in product development.
• Yamamoto: Thank you for sharing. Your comments reminded me once again that Honda is a
company of individuals, each with their own dreams about what motorcycles and automobiles and power
products can become. One of my dreams, if I may, is to push internal combustion engines to the very
limit of what’s possible. The internal combustion engine has evolved continuously in the 100 years since
it was developed, steadily approaching its theoretical limit. I want Honda to be the company to reach
that limit-in other words, to develop the best internal combustion engine that humans are capable of
conceiving. Another dream is to build a mobility society that doesn’t get its energy by drilling into the
earth but rather from solar and other renewable forms of energy. Developing fun, inspiring products in
that context, I believe, is what will lead us to realizing the joy and freedom of mobility and a sustainable
society where people can enjoy life.
Takao Nishida,
Director in charge of
Power Products R&D Center
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Our vision of next-generation electric personal mobility and energy generation
Developing technologies and products
that will get us to Triple Zero
Honda Electric Mobility Synergy
Comprehensive management of the supply and demand of energy used for personal mobility and daily
living is essential to achieving our mission to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility and a sustainable
society where people can enjoy life.” To make this happen, we need to expand and strengthen our
introduction of next-generation personal mobility products—particularly electric products—and
lowcarbon energy generation systems, and develop advanced information and communication
technologies to link them together. Seeing the integration of home and mobility products—a concept
we have named “Honda Electric Mobility Synergy”—as the way of the future, we are conducting research
and development to create and improve the devices that will make up such networks.
Honda is developing next-generation technologies that will pave the way to new and exciting
integration between electric personal mobility products and low-carbon energy generation systems—
a development scheme concept called “Honda Electric Mobility Synergy.”
Next-generation solar
hydrogen station
Solar-powered
charging station
Honda Smart Home System
Since April 2012, we have been conducting experiments using a demonstration test home, in Saitama
City, equipped with the Honda Smart Home System (HSHS), the core technology in Honda Electric
Mobility Synergy. Based on the results of these experiments, our goal is to market products that contribute
to a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from personal mobility and home living and, at some point in the
not-so-distant future, develop new and more efficient technologies, such as renewable fuels, that will
bring these emissions down to zero.
Energy generation
Home
battery
unit
CIGS thin-film
solar panels
Next-generation
personal mobility
Household
gas-engine
cogeneration
unit
Walking assist
Communication
Honda Electric Mobility Synergy
• HSHS devices at the demonstration test home in
Saitama (Smart e Mix Manager, gas-engine
cogeneration unit, home battery unit)
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Fleet of demonstration-version personal
mobility devices (from left: plug-in hybrid
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Within Electric Mobility Synergy, Honda is also developing mobility devices based on new concepts that are radically different from ordinary automobiles and motorcycles. These devices will be the next
generation of electric personal mobility products that enrich people’s lives.
Micro Commuter Prototype
The Micro Commuter Prototype ß1 is a micro-sized short-distance electric vehicle currently under development. Working with local governments, we plan to begin real-world testing2 of this vehicle in the fall of 2013 to verify its
potential in car-sharing applications and for providing short-distance mobility assistance to senior citizens. Our goal is to create a next-generation mobility device that helps Honda share the fun and joy of mobility with more people
while placing minimum impact on the environment, and to market the device to local governments as a useful tool for community development programs.
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• Micro Commuter Prototype, announced in November 2012
• Micro Commuter Prototype ß
• UNI-CUB at the office
• Testing walking assist devices in various settings: for physical
rehabilitation at Yufuin Kohseinenkin Hospital (left), for in-home
use (right)
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UNI-CUB
The UNI-CUB is a personal mobility device that offers complete freedom of movement and is operated simply by shifting one’s weight in the desired direction. The compact device fits comfortably between the legs, freeing the hands
for other tasks. Designed to achieve integration with the human body for natural, intuitive movement, the UNI-CUB has been undergoing demonstration testing since June 2012 at the National Museum of Emerging Science and
Innovation in Tokyo, with plans for initial use in shopping malls, museums, and other public spaces.
Walking assistance
Honda is developing wearable walking assist devices to help people continue to enjoy the freedom and joy of walking on their own two feet. Making full use of our research in robotics, represented by ASIMO, the world’s most
advanced humanoid robot, we are developing a device that helps the user lift his or her legs as they move forward and backward while walking, as well as a device that supports bodyweight to reduce the load on the user’s legs.
We are actively pursuing practical application of these devices by verifying their potential use in rehabilitation medicine and elderly care, and by collaborating with homebuilders to verify the in-home use of robot technologies.
HF120 TURBOFAN ENGINE
FOR LIGHT BUSINESS JETS
The HF120 turbofan engine for light business jets
The HF120 turbofan engine for light business jets, which is currently under
development in collaboration with General Electric based on design
technologies developed by Honda, is in the last stage of testing
for certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and
European Aviation Safety Agency.
TOWARD AN AGE OF PERSONAL
MOBILITY IN THE SKY
The engine is 10% more fuel efficient and requires less maintenance
than existing engines in the same class, and it achieves significantly
lower emissions and quieter operation than required by regulation. The
HF120 will power the HondaJet, the first production model of which
entered production last year, and is highly anticipated by other aircraft
manufacturers as well as a next-generation engine with exceptional
environmental performance.
1.A mobility device developed for marketing in Japan’s “micro” vehicle
class, the introduction of which is being considered by the Japan Ministry of
Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and in the EU’s L7 category
(heavy quadricycles; for EVs, maximum mass of 400 kg excluding the
battery and maximum power output of 15 kW)
2.As of June 2013, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) have been
signed with Kumamoto Prefecture and Miyakojima City in Okinawa
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Honda is actively engaged in the development of hybrid and other advanced environmental
technologies that will satisfy the growing global demand for more eco-friendly cars while delivering
a fun driving experience unique to Honda.
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Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive, the world’s most efficient hybrid
system
In January 2013, Honda expanded the Accord lineup, one of the
topselling in North America, with the addition of the Accord PHEV.
Its release introduced new value to the mid-size sedan class and
marked the first adoption of a two-motor plug-in hybrid system in
a Honda vehicle.
The biggest highlight of this model is that it employs Sport
Hybrid Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD), a new Earth Dreams
Technology1 hybrid system. i-MMD, which is composed of a newly
developed 2-liter straight four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, a
high-efficiency two-motor electric CVT, and a high-capacity 6-kWh
lithium-ion battery, was specifically designed to provide maximum
carbon-reducing satisfaction and fun-to-drive performance in a
mid-size vehicle.
The Accord Plug-In realizes a world-leading fuel economy of 115
MPGe3 in all-electric mode, and offers a significantly farther EV
driving range with its plug-in charging capability. Plug-in and hybrid
versions of the new Accord will go on sale in Japan in June 2013.
2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC
Atkinson cycle engine
featured in the sport
Hybrid i-MMD Plug-in
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Sport Hybrid i-MMD Plug-in lithium-ion
battery (cut-away model)
Battery charger
Global hybrid vehicle sales top 1 million
Cumulative global sales of Honda hybrid vehicles surpassed 1
million units as of September 30, 2012—12 years and 11 months
after the first-generation Insight was launched in Japan in 1999.
1.“Earth Dreams Technology” is a next-generation powertrain technologies
that greatly enhances both driving performance and fuel economy,
building on advancements in environmental performance for internal combustion
engines, transmission efficiency, and electromotive technologies to pursue a joy of
driving unique to Honda.
2.Honda internal research
3.Miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent: A measure of the fuel economy of an
electric vehicle by converting the amount of electrical energy it uses per distance
traveled to an equivalent amount of energy derived from gasoline.
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Lineup additions and localized development
expansion in China
Ciimo, the first model developed by Dongfeng Honda
In April 2012, Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.
(Dongfeng Honda), a Honda automobile production and
sales joint venture in China, announced and released
for sale its first independently developed model, the
Ciimo. The model was developed using the platform of
the eighth-generation Civic by the Dongfeng Honda R&D
Center. It features a 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine and realizes an
impressive fuel economy of 6.9L/100km (China test cycle).
Eco-car production and sales expanded in Asia
Jazz Hybrid production begun in Thailand and Malaysia
Honda began local production and sales of the Jazz Hybrid (Japan: Fit Hybrid) in Thailand in July and
in Malaysia in November 2012. The Jazz Hybrid, a compact hybrid vehicle offering exceptional ride
comfort and fuel economy, has sold more than 200,000 units worldwide (as of March 31, 2013). Honda
will strengthen production systems in countries where the model is sold in order to deliver hybrid vehicles
with speed, affordability, and low CO2 emissions to customers in Asia, where demand for eco-friendly
vehicles is expected to increase significantly in the years ahead.
Hybrid lineup enhancements, including the ILX
luxury sedan
In July 2012, we announced in China the CR-Z,
a hybrid sports car popular around the world. And at the
Guangzhou Motor Show, which began in November, we
announced plans to expand our lineup of hybrid vehicles
and displayed the Insight, Fit Hybrid, and ILX, the firstever
Acura-brand luxury compact sedan powered by a hybrid
system. We have also started preparations to begin hybrid
production in China within the next three years.
All-new Brio Amaze sedan released in Thailand
In November 2012, Honda released in Thailand the Brio Amaze, an all-new compact sedan based on the
Brio five-door hatchback and compliant with Thailand’s eco-car certification standards and the Euro 4
emission standard. In April 2013, we also introduced the Amaze, a model equipped with a model-exclusive
1.5-liter i-DTEC diesel engine, and began sales in India and Thailand.
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Civic upgraded to new 1.6-L i-DTEC diesel engine
In January 2013, Honda added a new Civic model to its European line featuring a new 1.6-liter i-DTEC
diesel engine. This small diesel engine, the first Earth Dreams Technology component to be released in
Europe, is the lightest in its class4 and achieves a CO2 emissions performance of 94 g/km5.
i-DCD, a light and compact one-motor hybrid system
Sport Hybrid Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD), a newly developed one-motor hybrid system planned
to go into Honda’s next subcompact model, combines a newly developed 1.5-liter straight fourcylinder
Atkinson cycle engine, a seven-speed DCT6 with a built-in high-output motor, and a lithium-ion battery,
and achieves at least a 30% efficiency improvement
over conventional hybrid systems.
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD and the next NSX
Sport Hybrid Super Handling All Wheel Dri ve
(SH-AWD), Honda’s first three-motor hybrid system,
pairs a 3.5-liter direct-injected V6 engine with a
seven-speed DCT with a built-in motor that controls
torque to the left and right wheels independently. The
system, which simultaneously delivers the acceleration
performance of a V8 engine and the fuel economy of
a straight four-cylinder engine, will figure as a central
component in the next NSX sports car.
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5.Honda internal research (with 16-inch tires). Equivalent to 3.6 L/100 kM of fuel.
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In fiscal 2013, Honda strengthened its motorcycle lineup by expanding the application of two
next-generation engines introduced the previous year, launched a new mid-size engine, and improved
and expanded existing technologies to boost environmental performance worldwide.
Naked-style CTX700N
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In February 2013, we announced at the International Motorcycle Show in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., the
CTX700N and CTX700, the first two models in the new CTX series, based on the development concept
“Comfort Technology eXperience.”
CTX is a series of mid-size bikes developed in pursuit of technologies that provide superior comfort by
all measures and give the rider more riding comfort, convenience, and excitement.
The engine in this series is a next-generation water-cooled fourstroke straight two-cylinder
700-cc engine, the same adopted in the NC700S, NC700X, and Integra models released in 2011.
This environmentally responsible engine incorporates automobile fuel technologies for a 40% fuel
efficiency improvement over conventional engines in the same class, while displaying powerful torque
characteristics at low and medium rpm. By expanding the lineup of models that use this engine, we will
seek to raise the environmental performance of our mid-size bikes worldwide.
The CTX700N and CTX700, produced at Kumamoto Factory in Japan, went on sale in the U.S. in February
and April 2013, respectively, and are slated for a Japan release in summer 2013.
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First genuine mid-size sport bikes produced in ASEAN
At EICMA 2012, held in November 2012 in Milan, Italy, we announced
the CBR500R, CB500F, and CB500X, three new sport bikes with a newly
developed water-cooled straight two-cylinder 500-cc engine.
This series, launched as three distinct models to fit a variety of lifestyles
while still incorporating the latest design trends, is the first set of genuine
mid-size sport bikes to be produced in the ASEAN region, and was
developed to target entry-level and downsizing users in developed
countries and users in developing countries who are switching to a
larger bike. The engine, with its reshaped ports and valves and other
improvements, offers easy handling at low to midrange speeds as well
as sporty performance at high speeds. Due to various friction-reducing
enhancements, it also realizes class-leading fuel economy 1 and
exceptionally quiet operation. The inclusion of a PGM-FI electronic fuel
injection system, HECS3 exhaust system combining a three-way catalytic
converter and O2 sensor2, and an air induction system results in super
clean exhaust.
The CBR500R, CB500F, and CB500X, produced in Thailand, went on sale
in Thailand, Europe, and the U.S. in December 2012. Sales of a smaller,
400-cc model, produced at Kumamoto Factory and designed for the
Japanese market, also began in Japan.
1. Honda internal research
2. Device that detects oxygen in exhaust gas to monitor the state of fuel combustion in the engine.
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Lineup of eSP scooters expanded
Announced in 2011 and introduced to markets in
such models as the Click 125i, Vario Techno 125,
and PCX, the eSP next-generation global scooter
engine, boasting 25% better fuel economy
compared to conventional engines in the same
class3, has been expanded to a growing line of
models. In Vietnam the SH was released in June
2012, the Air Blade in December, and the Lead
in April 2013. Sales of the SH were also begun in
Europe in September 2012, and in Thailand in
April 2013. The Lead is scheduled to go on sale this
summer in Japan as well.
By continuing to apply this engine in other scooters
produced around the world, we plan to increase the
number of environmentally advanced scooters on
a global basis.
PGM-FI models expanded in Indonesia
Last year we pledged to install our fuel-saving
PGM-FI electronic fuelinjection system in all
motorcycles produced in Indonesia by 2013
year-end.
PGM-FI is a technology that electronically optimizes
the amount of fuel injected into each cylinder,
thereby allowing the bike to emit cleaner exhaust
emissions while operating at maximum power
and fuel performance. This “all-FI declaration”
anticipated Indonesia’s new emission standards
for two-wheeled vehicles.
To meet this goal, we released in September 2012
the BeAT-FI and in December the CBR150R. The FI
adoption rate was 52% as of 2012 year end.
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Air Blade
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Lead
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In Brazil, we expanded our lineup of flexible-fuel motorcycles, machines that, by being able to run on
a mixture of gasoline and environmentally responsible bioethanol, reduce CO2 emissions and fuel costs
at the same time. Adding to our existing lineup of the CG150 Titan, CG150 Fan, Biz, and NXR150 Bros,
we released the larger capacity CB300R and XRE300.
XRE300
CB300R
New technical center completed in India
In January 2013, after finishing the installation of Honda’s first wind
tunnel test chamber in India, we began full operation of a new
motorcycle technical center housing the research and development,
production (engineering), purchasing, and quality divisions of our motorcycle
business.
The center, built on the property of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India
(Private) Ltd.’s (HMSI) Manesar Plant, is now the workplace of some 200 associates gathered from HMSI and Honda R&D (India) Private Ltd. The facility
was designed to promote collaboration and higher work efficiency, putting
Honda in the best position to deliver good products to our Indian customers
with speed, affordability, and low CO2 emissions.
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Honda’s first advanced
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Besides personal mobility products, Honda also develops generators, tillers, outboard engines, lawn mowers, and other
power equipment that enrich people’s lives. We strive to improve the environmental performance of these products
in order to help drive the transition to a low-carbon global economy.
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Sound power level
Sales in Europe begun in April 2013
Miimo, a robotic lawn mower developed for households in Europe, moves by itself in a random pattern
over a pre-designated area until the entire lawn is cut.
Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Miimo automatically mows the lawn on the owner’s
preselected day and time, cutting the grass into a fine mulch that acts as a natural fertilizer and
eliminates the need to bag and dispose of clippings. With Miimo, owners can keep their lawn looking
beautiful without wasting time and energy on mowing.
Miimo detects when its battery is running low and automatically returns to its charging station when it
needs to recharge. Batterypowered motor propulsion and optimized blade speed made possible through
the application of a blade disk with fan significantly reduces noise. It emits a sound power level far
lower—32 dB(A) lower—than the conventional gasoline lawn mower, less than the sound of tree leaves
rustling in the wind.
The high-performance lithium-ion battery is lighter and has a larger energy capacity than lead and
nickel–metal hydride batteries, and since it degrades less over many hours of use, it has a longer
replacement cycle and so is better for the environment.
Miimo not only emits zero CO2, CO, HC, and NOx during operation, but also has dramatically lower
life-cycle CO2 emissions, roughly 75% lower than that of a gasoline lawn mower of the same class1.
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Regional Initiatives
With the aim of reducing CO2 emissions across all product lines and product life cycles,
Honda will continue to implement CO2 reduction and energy efficiency initiatives
at all levels of our operations in the Asia & Oceania Region.
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Honda’s Environmental Strategy in the Asia & Oceania Region
Honda Roles in Asia & Oceania Region and the Reduction of Environmental Impacts
Current Assessment of Environmental Issues in the Asia & Oceania
Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (ASH) was established in Thailand in October 1964, as a motorcycle
distributor and, in 1996, assumed the role of Honda ASEAN Regional Headquarters. Due to the Asia &
Oceania region’s fast growth and diverse markets, and the Honda focus on localizing its operations to be
closer to its customers, ASH in 2004 was appointed as the Asia & Oceania Regional Headquarters, with
responsibility for coordinating Honda activities in thirteen countries and supporting Honda operations
in several additional countries within the region.
In the Asia & Oceania Region, Honda works to identify the impact of its business activities and
products on the global environment from a life-cycle perspective and organized them within the context
of Honda’s global environmental management. Similar to the Honda’s global perspective, Honda Asia &
Oceania has recognized climate change and energy issues as top priorities, followed by environmental
pollution, waste and resource problems, respectively.
Honda in the Asia & Oceania Region tackles its mission in the area of climate change and energy issues.
We have established our internal voluntary CO2 emission reduction targets and carried out multiple
initiatives in every domain of our operations.
In the Asia & Oceania region, Honda conducts production in eight countries. Honda delivered about 14
million products to its customers in the region in FY2013. Consumer demand for mobility in the region
is expected to continue to grow.
Many countries in the Asia & Oceania Region have revised and updated their environmental regulations
regarding the release of pollution. For instance, Taiwan has revised its Water Pollution Control
Regulations for continuous online monitoring. In Thailand, the 2012 regulation indicated Rules and
Monitoring Procedures to control volatile organic carbon (VOC) leaks from processing equipment in
industrial environments. Recently, there is a requirement to submit monitoring reports of VOC leakage
twice a year. Further, Thailand is now proposing a draft of soil and groundwater standard for Cabinet
approval.
In 2011, Honda adopted as its Environmental Vision “Realizing the Joy and Freedom of Mobility” and
“a Sustainable Society where People Can Enjoy Life.” Under this vision, the company is focused on
reducing its environmental impact and accelerating its global efforts to find solutions for climate change
and energy issues.
Direction of Future Initiatives in Asia & Oceania
In response to local regulations in environmental pollution that became more stringent, Honda Asia &
Oceania has organized and complied all of the environmental regulations in certain countries (see
Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention, page 94).
Based on the Honda Environmental Vision, we are working to minimize all environmental impacts, with
a particular focus on CO2 emissions and energy consumption. With the aim of reducing CO2 emissions
across all product lines and product life cycles, we will continue to implement CO2 reduction and energy
efficiency initiatives at all levels of our operations in the Asia & Oceania region.
As part of our effort to realize the Honda Environmental Vision, we have identified environmental impacts
from Honda business operations in the region, including from the supply chain. In 2011, we adopted
the Honda Green Purchasing Guidelines formulated by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. We are actively applying
environmental management methods to our supply chains in the region.
Under our three-year, mid-term business plan, we are gathering CO2 emissions data from our business
operations, including production and corporate activities. We have established internal voluntary targets
to reduce CO2 emissions. The scope of these targets has been expanded to all Honda operations and its
main group companies in the region. By intensifying our efforts, we propose to improve our capability
to gather data on water usage, waste and VOC emissions, and to set targets for reduction in the future.
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Environmental Management systems in the Asia & Oceania Region
Honda’s Regional operations are given broad authority to fulfill their operational business responsibilities,
which include planning and acting in accordance with Honda’s environmental vision to minimize the
environmental impact of their local business activities. This includes efforts to reduce harmful emissions,
to improve efficiency, and to minimize waste generation. Further, Honda strives to mitigate
environmental damage and to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws and
regulations, and to initiate product updates, warranty extensions, and recalls when necessary.
Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention
Environmental Management Promotion System
Emergency Protocols
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Regulatory compliance is fundamental to the production and in-use performance of Honda products,
and to the continuance of Honda’s operations in Asia & Oceania. All Honda companies have systems in
place to ensure that their activities comply with all applicable legal requirements.
In anticipation of potential accidents or emergencies that could cause environmental pollution, each
factory and department has clearly defined procedures for the prevention or mitigation of pollution.
Emergency drills and training events are held regularly in Honda’s facilities to increase emergency
preparedness. This approach allowed us to prevent environmental contamination resulting from the
natural disaster.
Asia & Oceania Environmental Committee
The Asia & Oceania Environmental Committee has established environmental secretariat in each
functional operation. Based on the mid-term management plan, the secretariat in each function
reports its performance and future plan to reflect business activity responding to global climate change
and energy issues. Through the conference, members of Asia & Oceania Environmental Committee —
Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan,
Korea, Australia and New Zealand - discuss and share initiatives including feedback.
Environmental Management at Honda facilities
Honda facilities were implemented with environmental management systems to continuously improve
their ability to the environment and mitigate environmental impact. Honda is committed to achieve
and maintain third-party ISO 14001 certification for environmental management at Honda manufacturing
facilities as well as office operations throughout the region. 45 facilities of the Honda companies in Asia &
Oceania region acquired ISO 14001 certification. Honda will continue working to acquire ISO 14001 and
applying the PDCA cycle in order to reduce the environmental impact in all operations.
The committee proposes measures to respond to interdepartmental issues. Individual departments and
operations review its PDCA cycle. Group companies and transportation review environmental operations
and policies. It is charged with promoting ways to minimize the environmental impact of every aspect
of Honda’s operations in the region.
Organizational Structure
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Production Operations
Factories
Completed vehicles/service parts sets,
Manufacturing, Transportation Group Companies
Business Operations
Automobile, Motorcycle, Power Products business
management operations
Customer Service Operations
Automobile, Motorcycle, Power Product dealers
Parts distribution warehouses, Service parts shipping
Business Support Operations
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Environmental Audit
Honda facilities complied with ISO 14001 certifications regularly subject to internal auditing in order
to assess environmental management system in place and compliance with relevant environmental
regulatory requirements. Additionally, external audits are also carried out by inspection and registrations
to achieve continual improvement in the standard of environmental management.
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n and Reporting Manual, ver.3.4” and WRI/WBCSD (2004) “The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (Revised Edition).”
m purchased electricity are calculated for each utility based on the latest emission factors.
mainly on emissions from stationary sources.
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2011
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2012
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The Seven Domains of Honda Business Activities
Honda is promoting its green initiatives with the goal of creating production facilities that are the pride of the communities in which we operate. We are also promoting energy-conservation and waste-reduction initiatives to minimize
the impacts in virtually every aspect of our business. Honda divides its business activities into seven domains – from product development through end-of-life. Each domain sets its own mid-term policies and internal voluntary
targets for environmental initiatives.
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Sales and
Service
Administration
Transportation
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Product Development
Product Development
The largest impact of Honda products on the environment comes from the byproducts of fuel combustion
during customer use, primarily CO2 and smog-forming exhaust emissions from the combustion of fossil
fuels. The reduction of environmental impact begins with the development of Honda products that are
designed to use fuel more efficiently with cleaner exhaust emissions. To minimize CO2 emissions, Honda
is pursuing further advances in fuel efficiency and other practical applications of alternative energy as
the core of its commitment to reduce the environmental impact of its products.
New FY2013 Products and Technologies
• Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
A Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) can be adopted
in a variety of engine models for mini, compact and mid-size
vehicle classes. Honda uses reinforced belts to enable wider
gear ratios allowing for continual optimization of hydraulic
pressure to the pulley under a variety of driving conditions.
In addition, a new coordinated control system “G-design Shift”
is employed to enable more precise and immediate response,
contributing to improved fuel economy.
Automobile
Flexible-fuel Models
Accord
In FY 2013, Honda’s Asia & Oceania began leasing its all-new Honda Accord, the ninth generation of
Honda’s popular luxury passenger model, offering outstanding performance and greater fuel efficiency
with E85 compatibility (in Thailand).
Environmental Performance
Fuel Economy: The new Honda Accord is the first model in the region powered by Honda’s breakthrough
Earth Dreams Technology-based engine.
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Driving Assist System for Eco-driving: ECO ASSIST System, the Ecological Drive Assist, is a fuel economy
information system designed to help the driver develop and maintain a more fuel-efficient driving style.
The system monitors driving styles and provides feedback encouraging the driver make adjustments to
optimize fuel-saving performance during driving.
• ECO Coaching
• ECON Mode
Exhaust Emissions: Featuring Earth Dreams Technology, the new Accord meets stringent Euro 4
emissions standards.
Earth Dreams Technology: Earth Dreams Technology is a nextgeneration set of technological advancements that enhance
the engine to greatly improve both driving performance and
fuel efficiency, delivering more horsepower and torque while
reducing emissions.
• A high-efficiency gasoline engine delivering performance
and fuel economy
By enhancing Honda’s original VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and
Lift Electronic Control System) technology to thoroughly improve
thermal efficiency and minimize friction, Honda developed
a new engine series employing a new structure for higher
expandability. The 2.4-liter engine is applied to the new
Accord, achieving 9.2 km/liter driven by E85 in UN ECE R101
mode (as measured in Thailand).
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Automobile
Civic
An all-new, completely redesigned Honda Civic was released, expressing a refined, sporty design packed
with smart technology including i-MID (Intelligent Multi-Information Display). Safety systems and
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ECO ASSIST System offer a fun driving experience and fuel-efficient eco driving. The new Civic is also
compatible with E85 fuel for the Thailand market.
CRV
Honda launched an all-new CR-V that delivers a bold and advanced design concept. The newgeneration 2012 Honda CR-V is fully equipped with smart driving technologies and provides greater
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fuel efficiency with the ECO ASSIST system and ECON mode. Models distributed in Thailand are
compatible with E85 fuel.
Fuel Economy: The new Honda Civic is equipped with SOHC i-VTEC engine that delivers fuel economy
of 11 km/liter in 1.8-liter engine with E85 in UN ECE R101 mode (as measured in Thailand).
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Driving Assist System for Eco-driving: The new Civic features the ECO ASSIST System, enhancing the
driver’s ability to maintain a fuel-efficient driving style.
• ECO Coaching
• ECON Mode
• Real Time Fuel Consumption Meter
Fuel Economy: The all-new Honda CR-V is a five-seat automobile powered by either a 2.0-liter SOHC
i-VTEC engine that generates a maximum of 155 horsepower; or a 2.4 liter DOHC i-VTEC that generates a
maximum of 170 horsepower. Both types come equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission and
a choice of two-wheel or four-wheel drive that delivers fuel economy of 8.5 km/liter in 2.0-liter engine
with E85 in UN ECE R101 mode (as measured in Thailand).
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Driving Assist System for Eco-driving: Featuring the ECO ASSIST System to enhance the driver’s ability
to maintain a fuel-efficient driving style.
• ECO Coaching
• ECON Mode
Exhaust Emissions: The new Honda Civic meets stringent Euro 4 emissions standards.
Exhaust Emissions: The all-new Honda CR-V meets stringent Euro 4 emission standards.
• ECO Coaching and ECON Mode
• ECO Coaching
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Automobile
• City CNG
Alternative-fuel Models (CNG)
City CNG
In line with Honda’s global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% (from year 2000
levels) across all product lines by 2020, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in
August 2012 announced its first City CNG that supports both E20 fuel and CNG
fuel solutions. Honda has developed a CNG system in the Honda City, one of
its best-selling models to meet the lifestyles and demands of Thai consumers
who are looking for a vehicle with high performance and fuel-efficiency with
alternative energy. The new Honda City CNG is completely built at Honda’s factory
and also equipped with electronic fuel injection and a unique suspension design.
Fuel Economy: The Honda City CNG is powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine. The new Honda City CNG
offers the unrivaled value of two energy systems, both gasoline E20 and CNG, reducing CO2 emissions
and pollutants released into the air.
The fuel can be easily changed using a switch. A lighted meter displays the use status and gas level.
The engine ECU precisely controls the mixture of fuels and manages gas cut-off in case of emergencies.
Other key features include high-quality electronic fuel injection, a high-pressure gas pipe that is made
of durable stainless steel, a gas pressure reduction system that regulates gas pressure in conformity with
the driving situation, and a 65-liter gas tank with a solid barrier to separate the gas tank area from the
trunk in order to maintain a clean and clear storage room in the trunk. The
City CNG features precise control of the air-fuel mixture and a close-coupled
catalytic converter beneath the exhaust manifold.
Honda IMA Hybrid Models (Hybrid System)
Jazz Hybrid
The Honda Jazz Hybrid was introduced as the first Honda
model in the sub-compact market segment.
The Jazz Hybrid features a parallel hybrid
system that works in tandem with the i-VTEC
engine to power the vehicle. The hybrid
system is simple and lightweight,
providing enhanced driving
performance and fuel efficiency. The
i-VTEC engine provides primary power
and works together with the electric
motor.
Fuel Economy: The Honda Jazz Hybrid is equipped with
a 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine and IMA electric motor. The engine is the primary source of motive power, with
supplementary energy supplied by the electric motor for enhanced acceleration performance. The fuel
economy is 21.3 km/liter (4.7 liters/100 km) in UN ECE R101 mode (as measured in Thailand).
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Driving Assist System for Eco-driving: The new Honda Jazz Hybrid comes with intelligent ECO ASSIST ,
a technology designed to help the driver maintain a more fuel-efficient driving style. Its display and
coaching system encourages optimum fuel-saving performance for all driving styles
Exhaust Emissions: Featuring IMA hybrid Technology, emissions from the Jazz Hybrid meet stringent
Euro 4 emission standards.
Exhaust Emissions: The Honda City CNG meets stringent Euro 4
emissions standards.
• Ambient Meter, Eco Bar and ECON Button
• Lighted Gas Meter
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Hi-efficiency Models
Brio Amaze
In November 2012, Honda unveiled an all-new 1.2 liter sedan called the “Brio Amaze” designed exclusively
for Asia and announced that Thailand would be the first country to launch the model. The Brio Amaze
satisfies the needs of customers in the entry-car market.
Fuel Economy: The Brio Amaze is powered by a 1.2 liter, 4-cylinder, SOHC i-VTEC engine with efficient
fuel economy 20 km/liter (5 liters/100 km).
Driving Assist System for Eco-driving: Featuring an ECO indicator to support a more fuel-efficient
driving style.
• ECO Indicator
Exhaust Emissions: With its excellent environmental performance, the Brio Amaze qualifies as an
eco-car in Thailand that consumes less than 5 liters/100 km of fuel, emits CO2 emissions of less than 120
grams/1 km, satisfies passenger car standards (UN ECE Reg. 94 or Reg 95), and has a minimum emissions
standard of Euro 4 or higher. Featured with precise control of the air-fuel mixture and a close-coupled
catalytic converter, the Brio Amaze meets stringent Euro 4 emissions standards.
Brio Amaze
• ECO Indicator
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Motorcycle
Motorcycle
Dream Yuga
The Honda Dream was the first Honda motorcycle, introduced in Japan in 1949. The Dream series has
continued through a series of models offered in markets globally for more than 60 years.
Now the same legendary Honda Dream series has been introduced to India to satisfy customers’ needs.
As a true mass-market motorcycle, the Dream Yuga is offered at a very affordable price and is equipped
with a 110cc engine producing 8.5 BHP at 7,500 RPM. Featuring a long seat, full gear lever, and full
chain case, the Dream Yuga is suitable for many types of riders. The Dream Yuga delivers style and fuel
economy to fulfill the practical needs and emotional desires of Honda customers.
The Dream Yuga is also a highly durable motorcycle. It comes with tubeless tire/tuff up tube options,
viscous air filter, and maintenance-free battery. The combination of all these features significantly
increases the durability of the motorcycle.
The Dream Yuga is comfortable to ride on both good and poor road surfaces. This superb comfort is
provided by its lightweight strong frame, longer suspension stroke and comfortable riding posture.
The Dream Yuga’s engine is equipped with several cutting-edge technologies that contribute to its fuel
economy of 72 km per liter. An advanced air inductor and catalytic converter contribute to the bike’s
environmentally responsible performance and low emissions.
Dream Yuga
Click125i Idling Stop
The Honda Click 125i comes with an automatic transmission
and a new engine with an idling Stop System. This model
aims to tap into the market for teenage drivers who
prefer modern technology and comfort, including good
performance and affordability.
The Click125i realized a centralized mass along
with a much simpler layout for the cooling
system by integrating the radiator into the
engine. In addition, an electronically
controlled alternating current generator/
starter (ACG) serves as a starter motor that also
generates electricity, eliminating the
conventional starter motor and gears for a more
lightweight and compact design.
This liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine (eSP/Enhanced Smart Power) for the next-generation
of Honda 125cc scooters incorporates an electronically controlled ACG starter that delivers a quiet start
and an advanced idle stop function.
Further, it offers a suite of safety technologies including a Combi Brake system; a Side Stand Switch, which
automatically switches off the engine when parked; and a Lock Brake Lever System to prevent vehicle
movement when parked on a slope.
Idling Stop system: Idling Stop system has been developed to reduce exhaust emissions and fuel
consumption while the scooter is stopped, such as at a traffic signal or in a traffic jam. When the scooter
is stopped for longer than three seconds, the system will automatically stop the engine. When the rider
activates the throttle, the engine is instantly restarted.
Improving Fuel Efficiency and Reducing Exhaust Emissions: For the fuel supply system, which must
accommodate an environmentally responsible global standard engine, PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel
Injection system) is incorporated. PGM-FI optimizes combustion under a wide range of riding conditions,
enabling the Click 125i to meet Euro III emissions standards while delivering powerful riding performance.
It provides maximum fuel economy of 55.8 km per liter in ECE R40 mode.
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Motorcycle
LEAD 125
LEAD 125
The new Honda LEAD 125 scooter comes with the latest features and is equipped with a liquid-cooled
125 cc, single cylinder engine (eSP/Enhanced Smart Power) that incorporates low-friction technology.
The LEAD 125 also adopts an advanced idling stop system and Programmed Fuel Injection system
(PGM-FI), delivering stable engine performance and contributing to high fuel efficiency. As a global model,
the LEAD 125 is produced in Vietnam and exported to Japan. This makes Vietnam the third Asian country
to provide global production and export, following Thailand and India.
Idling Stop system: The LEAD 125’s idling stop system further improves fuel economy. The engine is
stopped when the scooter stopped. The engine is instantly restarted when the rider activates the throttle.
Improving Fuel Efficiency and Reducing Exhaust Emissions: The new Honda LEAD 125 meets Euro III
emissions standards and delivers a maximum fuel economy of 55 km/liter in ECE R40 mode.
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Power Products
Power Products
New GX Mid-range engine
The current market demands low carbon-emissions products, and Honda seeks to fulfill that need
by introducing the new Mid-GX engines series (GX120, GX160, GX200). The new Mid-GX engines are
redesigned and now share the same design features as the Large-GX engine lineup. The Mid-GX
marketability is greatly improved with reduced noise, easier handling and lower maintenance
requirements. These features have been enhanced while keeping the same installation compatibility as
the current Mid-GX engine series. The new Mid-GX will provide satisfaction to Honda customers and final
users for a wide range of applications.
Improving Fuel Consumption and Reducing Exhaust Emissions: The new GX160 was developed to
reduce pollutants from exhaust emissions. The GX160 utilizes a redesigned piston shape and piston ring,
and a modified carburetor setting to improve fuel consumption. Further, by retarding ignition timing,
combustion temperature and combustion pressure are reduced, resulting in lower CO2 emissions and
NOX emissions.
Noise: The new internal construction of the GX160 allows for smoother flow of exhaust emissions through
the muffler outlet. The rigidity of the muffler wall has been increased by adding reinforcing ribs to the
exterior of the muffler in order to reduce radiated sound from the muffler. In addition, engine vibration
is also decreased by reducing piston weight. Finally, by modifying the internal structure of the muffler,
exhaust noise and vibration are further minimized.
EP1000 Generator
The new EP1000 generator is developed to suit the requirements of residential and commercial
segments. This 1kVA portable generator is designed to supply power for homes and small businesses for
long-duration power shortages. The EP1000 is equipped with 4-stroke technology that eliminates the
need to mix fuel with oil during refueling. With its compact design and lightweight, the new EP1000 is
also a reliable and affordable power products for users.
Improving Fuel Consumption and Reducing Exhaust Emissions: The new EP1000 Generator is redesigned
to enable superior fuel economy while further reducing exhaust emissions. The new EP1000 is constructed
with a pent roof combustion chamber to improve airflow and fuel atomization within the cylinder. A
vertical vortex is generated inside the combustion chamber enabling the uniform spread of the fuel to
achieve high combustion efficiency. As a result, exhaust emissions (CO2 and NOx) from the new EP1000
can be reduced by 50% compared to the previous model.
Noise: The Aluminum Pushrods in the new EP1000 reduce overall exhaust noise. By incorporating a
low-resistance helical gear system, noise is further suppressed. Additionally, washers are added to mitigate
noise from the movement of the engine’s rocker arms.
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Purchasing
Throughout FY2013, more than 350 suppliers in eight countries supplied the Honda Asia & Oceania Region
operations. Honda is initially working to strengthen environmentally responsible purchasing through
the Honda Green Purchasing Guidelines. The Guidelines were formulated focusing on energy use,
substances of concern, packaging waste, and CO2 emissions. Honda encourages suppliers to adopt
measures to reduce environmental impact for Honda products.
Overview of a product life cycle
Honda Purchasing Roadmap
Following the Honda Green Purchasing Guidelines, Honda issued a roadmap for the purchasing function
to take measures in the reduction of Honda’s environmental footprint. To provide environmentally
responsible products to Honda customers worldwide, we developed an environmental program,
introducing the “E” Environment factor into the procurement process (QCDD+E). Working in partnership
with our suppliers, Honda is aiming to realize a global low-carbon society.
Customer product use
Honda business activities
Supplier business activities
Energy consumption,
resource use
Energy consumption,
resource use
Gasoline consumption
Customer
enjoyment
(driving)
Transportation
Products
Sales
Production
Management
Recycling
Purchasing
Transportation
Production
Products
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R&D
Sales
Management
Recycling
Purchasing
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Supplier Data Collection and Data Accuracy Improvement, 2-way supplier meeting
Special Topics – “Supplier Initiatives - CO2 Caravan”
In its approach to Green Purchasing Guidelines, Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (ASH) is continuing to
capture CO2 emissions data in the Honda Asia & Oceania supply chain. The data was reported from
more than 350 suppliers during this fiscal year, including Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers and parts logistics
providers. As Honda aims to achieve top environmental performance, the company regularly
communicates to all of its suppliers Honda’s expectations for leadership from its suppliers to promote
CO2-reduction activity. To strengthen environmental initiatives in Honda’s supply chain, the company’s
measures to reduce CO2 emissions and minimize Honda’s environmental footprint are conveyed to
suppliers in an annual supplier conference.
In the preparation steps prior to starting CO2 emissions reduction management in 2014, the Honda
Asia & Oceania is focusing on more accurate and complete capturing of data. In FY2013, ASH held a
purchasing operational meeting with 17 production bases within the region, explaining methods for
calculating actual emissions. Following this implementation, the purchasing function at each base,
working in partnership with its suppliers, organized supplier meetings to recognize and share its goals.
This is to ensure that the practical implementation of CO2 emissions management will be carried out
during the next mid-term business plan.
Besides the improvement of CO2 emissions data collection in the supply chain in the Region, the
purchasing groups of Honda Automobile Thailand (HATC-M) and Thai Honda Manufacturing (TH)
in Thailand cooperated with their in-house production teams, who are experts in facility and
machine management, visiting suppliers as a part of the CO2 visualization caravan. This program
was developed to investigate energy consumption at suppliers’ production facilities and to assist
them in reducing CO2 emissions and increasing energy efficiency, in accordance with the Honda
Green Purchasing Guidelines.
In August 2012, Honda led a trial program in Thailand in which three local suppliers were selected
voluntarily to join in this program. The working group from HATC-M and TH visited the suppliers’
production facilities to examine inefficient processes and advise them on continuous improvement
methods. With respect to energy usage and product yield, electricity consumption is measured in
relation to production volume to optimize production planning to be more efficient and to minimize
CO2 emissions and energy losses. In visiting with suppliers, HATC-M and TH work teams shared
know-how concerning CO2 visualization.
As Honda, we belief in The Three Realities Principle, and the first step is “going to the actual place”,
and we like to expand this believe to our business partners. We encourage suppliers to adopt
measures to reduce their environmental impact and promote self-managed PDCA verification in
reducing CO2 emissions at all levels of their business operations. Moving forward, HATC-M and TH
working groups will continue the CO2 visualization caravan, expanding to other local suppliers in
Thailand. In parallel, this activity will be implemented to engage more suppliers in other countries
in the region – India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and Taiwan.
• The Kick-off Meeting of CO2 Visualization Caravan at TH
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Performance Data in Production Process
Automobile Production1
• Energy Consumption
GJ
3,000,000
1,000,000
0
2012* 2013
t-CO2
300,000
(FY)
GJ
150,000
total consumption
3,466,436
4,628,682
4,000,000
0
100,000
50,000
2012
2013
0
(FY)
(FY)
t-CO2
600,000
• Water Usage
m3
4,000,000
3,000,000
10,000
5,000
2012
2013
0
(FY)
m3
8,000,000
6,000,000
150,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
50,000
• Waste Generation
ton
60,000
2012
2013
0
(FY)
total waste generation
77,285
75,420
80,000
0
ton
80,000
60,000
1,500
20,000
20,000
500
0
2012
(FY)
2013
1,193
1,170
2,000
1,000
(FY)
2013
ton
56,520
64,538
40,000
2012* 2013
2012
40,000
0
(FY)
total usage
90,000
106,487
200,000
100,000
(FY)
2013
m3
total usage
3,345,000
4,304,600
4,000,000
2012* 2013
2012
• Water Usage
2,000,000
0
(FY)
total emission
11,640
11,857
15,000
• Water Usage
total usage
1,440,513
3,207,514
2013
t-CO2
total emission
389,265
412,503
400,000
0
2012
• CO2 emissions
200,000
2012* 2013
total consumption
121,471
112,884
100,000
• CO2 emissions
total emission
153,864
272,974
200,000
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GJ
6,000,000
2,000,000
• CO2 emissions
0
Power Products Production3
total consumption
1,276,854
2,209,873
2,000,000
Motorcycle Production2
0
(FY)
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Note:
1-Companies covered: Automobile Manufacturing
Group companies in Asia & Oceania Region
– HATC, HPM, HMSB, HCPI, HVN, HTW, HCIL,
HACPL, HPPM, HPMC, MHAP, APM
2-Companies covered: Motorcycle Manufacturing
Group companies in Asia & Oceania Region
– AHL, HICOM, HMSI, HVN, TH, VAP, AHJ, BHS,
HPI
3-Companies covered: Power Products
manufacturing Group companies in Asia &
Oceania Region – HSPP and TH (Note: Data of
water usage and waste generation at TH
reporting in Motorcycle Production
*- 2012 data affected by Thai floods
2012
2013
(FY)
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Energy Conservation Initiatives
Energy Improvement through Technology
Indonesia – PT Astra Honda Motor, Inc. (AHJ) adopted a Green Plant design concept for construction of
the new 3A Plant. The design concept was primarily based on the reduction of electricity consumption.
Regarding this concept, AHJ introduced “Smart Exhaust Ducting,” which was implemented using modified
equipment such as an independent blower for each exhaust fan, motor inverter technology,
programmable logic control, and exhaust grills with adjustable size and position, all aimed at reducing
energy consumption in the operation of the single motor blower (125 kW) for exhaust muffler ducting
(100A). Under ideal conditions, AHJ expects to reduce energy consumption by more than 80%.
• Smart Exhaust Ducting at AHJ
lectro-ser vo press technolog y was
introduced at the AHJ plant to improve
energy efficiency in the press bearing.
The 3kW servo press is powered by a 220V
motor equipped with a mechanical break,
which is active only during the stamping
process. In addition, it incorporates a
rotary load cell and servo controller
that can control press speed, stroke and
pressure. Under optimal conditions, the
energy requirements of the press are
reduced by more than 90% compared to
conventional hydraulic presses.
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India – Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Private) Ltd. (HMSI) replaced four 1-megawatt diesel
generators with more efficient liquid natural gas (LNG) units. The LNG-powered generators
are equipped with cleaner-burning gas engines with modern exhaust controls. CO2 emissions
have been reduced 48% compared to the previous system.
Furthermore, LNG is widely supplied in several operations,
including the paint shop, die casting areas and cafeterias. Through
this effort, HMSI has further reduced CO2 emissions by 36%.
HMSI also installed waste heat recovery boilers on its diesel
generators. The waste heat from exhaust gas is utilized to
generate steam for painting processes. This implementation can
reduce diesel fuel consumption in the diesel-fired boilers by 95%,
cutting CO2 emissions by 80%.
• Waste Heat Recovery Boiler at HMSI
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) implemented various energy conservation activities, including the
installation of variable frequency drives (VFD) in the painting line to optimize drive speed, and
installation of a compressed air management system (CAMS) for supplying constant air pressure. Through
HCIL’s efforts, electricity consumption was reduced, resulting in an annual CO2 emissions reduction of
477 metric tons.
Thailand - Asian Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (APM) undertook several initiatives for energy conservation,
including the installation of invertors for air compressors and an electro-deposit (ED) motor pump.
By installing invertors, the energy requirements of the air compressor and ED motor pump were reduced,
resulting in annual CO2 reductions of 143 metric tons and 65.5 metric tons, respectively.
APM also installed a cooling pad for its air-cooled chillers to maximize energy savings. The evaporative
cooling pad lowers the air temperature and allows air flowing to the chiller to begin the cooling process.
The cooling pad has improved energy efficiency by 19% and reduced CO2 emissions by 88 metric tons
per year.
Thai Honda (TH) installed nine water-cooled units for its chillers. This improves energy efficiency in
the chillers by spraying a fine fog of water into the air stream. The air temperature is lowered by about
5-10°C before entering the condenser. TH has reduced energy consumption 26% and CO2 emissions by
approximately 544 metric tons annually.
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• Co-generation System at HATC
Pakistan – Atlas Honda Ltd. (AHL) installed an integrated energy metering system to monitor energy
consumption precisely for individual lines and facilities.
High-efficiency Lighting Technology
Pakistan – Atlas Honda Ltd. (AHL) replaced inductive ballast fluorescent fixtures with more efficient
electronic ballast fixtures. This change reduced the wattage of the fluorescent fixtures to 115 kW.
CO2 emissions were reduced by 1.06 kg per unit of vehicle production.
Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Ltd. (HACPL) installed LED lights to conserve energy at its facility. Electricity
consumption was reduced by more than 80% compared to mercury lamps, reducing CO2 emissions by 23
metric tons per year.
Watt
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
• Mini Air Compressor at HATC
Members of the Facility department at the HATC plant installed a pressure regulator in order to optimize
the compressed air supply to various areas of the production line. As compressed air demand on the
production line fluctuates, the pressure regulator automatically adjusts the flow of air to match the load.
The resulting energy savings of approximately 194,040 kWh per year reduces annual CO2 emissions by 125
metric tons. Moreover, HATC installed a miniature air compressor to supply the production line during
holidays when minimal loads are required. The mini air compressor consumes less energy compared
to a conventional unit. Using the mini air compressor can reduce energy use by approximately 503,000
kWh per year, reducing CO2 emissions by 323 metric tons annually.
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Taiwan – The Honda Taiwan Motor (HTW) plant continued to reduce energy usage by installing a high
efficiency, low-loss air compressor in its facility. This change reduced the electricity requirements by
12.6 %, resulting in an annual CO2 savings of approximately 195 metric tons.
Energy Consumption
-50%
Conventional Lamp
Conventional Lamp
LED Lamp
Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (HATC) investigated energy use in its plant operations and
determined that about 50% of the energy consumed in the plant is from the painting process. HATC
sought to reduce energy consumption in its painting operations by introducing a co-generation system.
By utilizing waste heat from exhaust gas fed to a water chiller system as a power supply, CO2 emissions
were reduced by 2,242 metric tons per year. Additionally, in the painting system, the body pre-treatment
process uses hot water to rinse oil and grease off the body, while the electro-deposit (ED) process requires
cold water to cool down the temperature of the body. HATC installed a heat exchanger to transfer energy
between the pretreatment and the ED processes. By exchanging hot and cold temperatures, the energy
consumption in the painting system has been improved.
LED Lamp
• LED Lights at AHJ
Indonesia – LED lights were installed in the new 3A plant of PT Astra Honda Motor, Inc. (AHJ), reducing
electricity consumption by 50% compared to conventional lamps.
In Malaysia – HICOM replaced lights with more efficient LED technology in the production area. LED
lights also improve brightness during nighttime operation. Also, the office area air-conditioning and
lighting controls were labeled to allow for independent operation.
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Energy Improvement through Smarter Management
Pakistan – Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Ltd. (HACPL) conducted a burner tune-up to improve the system’s
combustion efficiency. The tune-up was carried out with a gas analyzer to save kerosene consumption.
Through this activity, HACPL reduced energy consumption, cutting CO2 emissions by 43 metric tons per year.
Atlas Honda Ltd. (AHL) improved forklift operational efficiency by optimizing routing and reducing
operating time by 650 hours per year.
Philippines – Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) implemented several energy efficiency programs
through demand-side management. Thirty-five metric tons of CO2 emissions were cut by conducting a
compressed air leak audit, shutting-off vending machines in non-production day, and analyzing a daily
utilities, and repairing leaks on firefighting lines.
Indonesia – In 2011, P.T. Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) initiated an Energy Saving Competition. This
program is carried out with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions from its operations and also raising
awareness and encouraging associates to participate in energy saving. HPM associates from all
departments formed teams and developed environmental initiatives to reduce their environmental impact
in various ways – CO2 emissions reduction, innovative idea, advanced technology, environment, safety
and quality – with the winner receiving an award. HPM ran the program for its second consecutive
year in 2012. The project that won the Energy Saving Competition 2012 was entitled “Reduce Air
Consumption on Journal Measuring Digital Engine Gauge.” This initiative is aimed at reducing losses of
air supply and improving the efficiency of air usage in the journal measuring operation. Through this
initiative, the plant’s energy requirement was reduced by 10,707 kWh, saving 9.5 metric tons of CO2 per
year.
Special Topics – “The Implementation of Phosphate Low Temperature in Painting Operations”
at HPM
P.T. Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) implemented a program to reduce CO2 emissions and painting sludge
from its painting line. HPM modified its paint pretreatment process with the use of new paint material
known as “Phosphate Low Temperature.” Through this change, the painting operations can operate
at a lower temperature resulting in energy savings and reducing CO2 emissions by about 500 metric
tons per year. Moreover, the Phosphate Low Temperature initiative has minimized painting sludge by
optimizing material usage.
This implementation is also applied at Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd (HATC) and Honda
Taiwan (HTW) factories in cooperation with Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd (HRAP). The Phosphate Low
Temperature technique will be further implemented in other Honda’s factories in the Asia & Oceania
region.
Pretreatment process
Liquid type
Low Temperature
• Phosphate Low Temperature in Painting Operations at HPM
Taiwan - Honda Taiwan Motor (HTW) implemented a process to modify the operating time in the steam
process. The operating time was reduced one hour, with startup delayed by 30 minutes and shutoff
advanced by 30 minutes. As a result, energy use has been reduced by more than 15%, saving 191 metric
tons of CO2 per year.
• Energy Saving Competition at HPM
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Alternative Energy Sources
Special Topics – “Cross-wave Technology” at HMSI
Malaysia – Boon Siew Honda SDN BHD (BSH) installed 32 square meters of Honda Soltec solar photovoltaic
modules on the rooftop of its car shelter. Delivering more stable energy output, the Honda Soltec CIGS
(Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) thin-film solar cells were developed with a thickness of just 2-3
microns. The BSH solar array produces 5,000 kWh of renewable energy per year, reducing the plant’s
reliance on grid power and offsetting CO2 emissions from grid electricity production by 3.5 metric tons
annually.
India - As groundwater levels decrease, rainwater becomes a more important water source. HMSI
conducted a hydro-geological feasibility study to harvest and store rain water on-site. Rainwater can be
harvested from rooftops, paved and unpaved areas including storm water drains. Honda Motorcycle &
Scooter India (Private) Ltd. (HMSI) subsequently introduced “Cross-wave technology,” a high-efficiency
rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharging system at its Manesar plant, where 80% of available
rainwater is collected. The rainwater harvesting system has a capacity of 1,370 cubic meters per hour.
Cross-wave Technology
Water Consumption
Thailand - Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (HATC) achieved zero discharge of wastewater. All treated
wastewater from the production line is recycled for use in tree and landscape irrigation. Recently, HATC
installed another water treatment plant system to recycle treated wastewater fed to the cooling system.
Indonesia - PT Astra Honda Motor, Inc. (AHJ) continuously strives to reduce resource consumption for
its production processes. During the company’s plant expansion, the wastewater treatment facility
implemented a new UF-RO wastewater treatment system. Using the UF-RO system, wastewater was
recycled for chemical mixing in the internal wastewater treatment process itself and it was also supplied to
the Painting line for use in the rinsing process. By implementing UF-RO technology, AHJ has significantly
reduced city water consumption by 1,764 cubic meters per year to preserve water resources.
Pakistan - Atlas Honda Ltd (AHL) minimizes its water consumption by using recycled water from the
R/O system in lavatory faucets. City water use was reduced by 72 cubic meters daily through this
implementation. In addition, AHJ recycled its treated waste water for garden and landscape irrigation.
A total of 37,800 cubic meters of treated wastewater was prevented from being discharged outside of
the facility.
• Cross-wave Technology at HMSI
Waste Reduction
• R/O system at AH
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• Treated waste water recycling for garden and landscape
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Thailand - Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (HATC) is working with its suppliers to reduce the use
of plastic packing for shipment of automobile parts, including steering wheels, sun visors, floor mats and
seats. HATC has already implemented a program to reduce plastic packing for shift lever assemblies and
floor mats, resulting in a reduction of plastic use by 49.25 grams per unit of production.
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Transportation
The Honda Asia & Oceania Region has begun initiatives to improve its efficiency in the transportation
domain. As part of its efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption, Honda is working to reduce
the amount of packaging material used to ship parts, and promoting the use of returnable containers.
Honda is developing environmental management systems jointly with its partners and implementing other
environmentally responsible logistics measures.
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Improvement of Transportation Efficiency
Initiatives in the transportation of Parts
Since the inception of the “milk run” program in FY2012, P.T. Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) has worked
to improve efficiency in supplier transportation. About 72 suppliers deliver parts by truck to the HPM
warehouse daily. Shipments vary in size, and some trucks do not deliver with optimal load capacity.
Inefficiency in the supply chain was resulting in higher fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Through
the milk run program, HPM can maximize the volume of parts on each transport and avoid an unstable
condition in delivery performance – early or delayed delivery. HPM aims to fully implement this program
to its all of its suppliers by 2016.
Supptier A Supptier B Supptier C
Initiatives in the transportation of Service
Parts
The Honda Asia & Oceania Region strives to
improve its operational efficiency and achieve
CO2 emissions reductions in the distribution of
service parts. Multiple initiatives for effective
logistics were carried out, including reducing
the amount of miles traveled by trucks,
reengineering delivery routes, and optimizing
the frequency of deliveries, and maximizing
the volume of parts on each truck. In addition,
The Honda Asia & Oceania Region has amended
the supplier transportation network. Direct
shipments from supplier to dealers were
performed to reduce transportation distance
and warehouse workloads.
Normal route
Order
Parts Center
Delivery
Supplier
W/H operation
(Receive Shelf)
W/H operation
(Pick - Pack - Ship)
Delivery
Order
Dealer
Direct shipment route
Supplier
Dealer
Order
Parts Center
Order
Delivery
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HPM
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Initiative in the transportation of Service Parts by Domestic Airfreight
Avoiding delays in receiving service parts on daily orders delivered by standard ground trucks, domestic airfreight - an overnight freight service - is also provided to deliver service parts to dealers in Australia which are located far
away from the central warehouse in Melbourne. In August 2012, Honda Australia initiated a new domestic airfreight policy in order to improve its operational efficiency and achieve CO2 emissions reductions.
The domestic airfreight policy is refined to exclude large items being dispatched through air freight. Honda Australia reviewed and improved its IT system by adding “Flag” on the large items and parts code for “Road” transport.
The warehouse consigning process has revised for low cubic volume of a consignment as standard air shipping. The large cubic volume of the consignment is considered as an exception for air freight. The domestic airfreight is
restricted to genuine emergency only.
Through this policy, the number of consignments and volumes were minimized resulting in reduction of shipment quantity and cubic weight as well as the corresponding efficiencies in air freight expenses and CO2 emissions.
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Transit day (Road-equivalent)
•The overnight air freight service is required to deliver
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Initiatives in Service Parts Warehouses
The new service parts warehouse of Asian Honda Motor – the Asian Parts Center (APC) – is designed
with energy-saving concepts, including an enhanced ventilation system and natural lighting. A hybrid
ventilation system incorporates natural and mechanical forced-air systems. The outside cool air is
drawn in by a mechanical system while also entering through ventilation outlets in the wall. Air from the
ground floor is forced to upper floors by the mechanical system. The warm air then rises and is
exhausted through a rooftop fan. The air is circulated inside the warehouse, providing high-quality
indoor air and a comfortable working environment. Additionally, skylight technology was deployed
on the rooftop of the warehouse. Natural daylight from overhead skylights further reduces electricity
consumption.
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• Ventilation outlets
• Hybrid Ventilation System
Resource and Waste Reduction
Packaging Reduction
The Honda Asia & Oceania Region increased the use of returnable containers in shipments of service
parts within the region. Returnable crates were introduced with the aim of reducing packaging and
wrapping materials. Furthermore, using returnable containers can provide for improved parts
handling as well as space utilization, resulting in better protection of the product and improved product
quality.
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Sales and Service
The Honda Asia & Oceania Region proactively encourages service centers and dealers to implement
environmental management systems through Green Dealer initiatives reducing environmental impact.
Green Dealer Program
Automobile Dealer Initiatives
During the past year, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co, Ltd. (HATC) began refreshing ISO 14001
implementation within its dealer network by providing training sessions. The training sessions are designed
to review environmental management systems and at the same time introduce energy management
systems in accordance with ISO 50001 requirements. The training sessions consist of management strategies,
associated regulatory compliance, and actual practice at dealer working areas.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Private) Ltd. (HMSI) continuously strives to promote environmentally
responsible practices to its dealers in India. As part of its Green Dealer program, HMSI provided a training
course consisting of an introduction to the Green Dealer program, a review of Green Dealer activities, the
effectiveness of being a green dealer, as well as the process of evaluation and certification. The training
was given to 353 of the 650 Honda motorcycle dealers in 2012. To be qualified as a green dealer, HMSI
took several measures to evaluate its dealers, requiring numerous items including the installation of an
effluent treatment plant (ETP) for wastewater treatment, the installation of exhaust fans and a chimney
to enhance air circulation in working areas, the improvement of compressor and generator areas with
proper soundproofing, waste collection and segregation, and the promotion of green dealer activities.
After the evaluation, HMSI presents a Green Dealer certification to the dealer. By the end of 2012, a total
of 50 dealers met these green dealer requirements and achieved certification.
Reducing CO2 Emissions and Resource Consumption
Motorcycle Dealer Initiatives
I m p l e m e n t e d i n 2 0 0 7 , A . P. H o n d a C o. , L t d .
(APH), in collaboration with the Pollution Control
Department in Thailand, engaged Honda motorcycle
dealers to participate in the Green Dealer program. This
program was developed by the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environment to promote environmentally
responsible dealerships. The repair and maintenance
services conducted at dealer sites causes environmental
impacts. In response to government policy, APH
cooperated and encouraged its motorcycle distribution centers
nationwide to recognize the importance of
sustainable environment management in accordance
with the Honda commitment to minimize its environmental
footprint throughout all business activities. As a part of the
Green Dealer program, the wide-ranging environmental
efforts – conserving natural resources, reducing air and
water pollution, saving energy and sorting waste – were
implemented at dealerships. Starting in 2007, 70 Honda
motorcycle dealers were certified as green dealers as
evaluated by the Pollution Control Department. APH
pursues a strategy of having all dealers earn green dealer
certification. As of 2012, a total of 427 dealers have already
been awarded this status.
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As part of the Green Dealer program, multiple initiatives were recognized in the reduction of CO2
emissions, as follows:
D3 Motors, a Honda car dealer in Korea, installed LED Honda signage and LED lighting in the showroom and
office areas. The dealer introduced energy-efficient LED lighting in order to reduce energy consumption
and CO2 emissions. Through this initiative, Honda Korea (HKO) awarded a Green Dealer certification to
D3 Motors. HKO anticipated promoting this effort to other dealers as a part of the Green Dealer program.
• D3 Motors in Korea switched the outside signage to LED
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Honda car dealers throughout Indonesia are striving to achieve Green Dealer status. Dealers are
taking measures to reduce their environmental footprint and engaging in their business sustainability.
Multiple efforts are recognized as a part of the Green Dealer program that included conserving water
resources, reducing electricity consumption in a daily basis. By taking these measures, dealers can reduce CO2
emissions by optimizing electricity usage to enhance energy efficiency in their operation. Additionally,
energy conservation and water signs were posted at a light switch and a water faucet to promote
conservation program and to encourage theirs staff to save electricity and water consumption.
In parallel with its Green Dealer program, HMSI initiated an energy consumption monitoring system at
its certified dealerships. In this regard, HMSI also provided energy consumption guidelines, reporting the
use of electricity and fuels, including diesel, LPG, kerosene and gasoline. A total of 11 certified dealers
voluntarily participated in the monitoring report. HMSI is continuing to extend this initiative to other
dealers.
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Reducing the Use of Substances of Concern
As a part of its Green Dealer program, P.T. Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) continued to advocate for all
dealers to improve their operations to be environmentally responsible businesses. In 2011, HPM introduced
the use of water-based paint for vehicle body repair work performed at Honda car dealers. Additionally,
this approach can reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), providing a healthier working environment
for associates as well as giving vehicles a high-quality finish. A total of 45 dealers in Indonesia provides
vehicle body repair and paint services. Currently, 40 dealers use water-based paint in their facility.
By the end of 2013, HPM anticipates the complete phase-out of solvent-based paint at all dealers equipped
with a paint facility.
Presently, all Honda car dealers in Thailand and Taiwan have accomplished the phase out of
solvent-based paint.
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Special Topics – “Taking Another Step Forward with Energy Management Initiatives”
Since the completion of green and clean dealer activities organized by Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. (HATC), all Honda car dealers in Thailand achieved “Gold” certification, attaining
certification requirements in all categories – earning ISO 14001, introducing water-based paint, and conducting social environmental contributions to their community.
HATC has worked continuously to expand its effort to improve energy-efficiency at its dealerships. In parallel with ISO 14001 implementation, HATC has provided training session to dealers, refreshing
ISO 14001 and also introducing energy management systems. Strategies for reducing energy consumption are recommended to dealers during the session. HATC aims to deliver the training
to all dealers by the end of 11th mid-term. In 2012, 25 dealers had obtained the training and were qualified to achieve ISO 50001 certification.
Bangkhen Honda Car, a Honda car dealer in Bangkok, Thailand, is the first Honda dealer in the region to earn ISO 50001 certification. The dealer has independently implemented various
energy-efficiency initiatives in its daily operation in order to reduce energy consumption – installing sensor-activated lighting, installing individual meters to monitor energy usage in air-conditioning
system, and installing a timer-controlled lighting system that supplies electricity during working hours only. After receiving the training, Bangkhen Honda Car is striving to become third-party
certified for its energy management system. An audit was conducted by EQA Evaluation (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a third-party evaluator. Through the dealers’ effort, the ISO 50001 certification was issued to
Bangkhen Honda Car in January 2013.
HATC will continue to encourage more dealers to adopt this effort to reduce the environmental impact of dealer operations.
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Product Recycling
(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
Major initiatives in product recycling (3Rs)
Development
Feedback to
development
Disposal
Reuse
Recycle
Use
3R pre-assessment system
The
Material
Cycle
Production
Use
Disposal
Design for
reduction
Reduce
Development
Production
Design for
reusability,
recyclability
Recycled/reused parts
Byproduct
recycling
(see note)
IMA battery recycling
Bumper recycling
Reduction of environmental
impact substances
Compliance
with the ELV
Recycling Law
Voluntary
motorcycle
recycling
Voluntary Initiatives to recycled motorcycles
In the Asia & Oceania region, Honda was proactive in implementing reuse and recycling efforts for
products and service parts at the end of their useful life, with the aim of increasing the quantity of
recycled and remanufactured parts and materials. These efforts included service parts recovered by
Honda dealers during service repair.
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With the aim of maximizing the use of resources, reducing waste and maintaining a high level of product
quality in the motorcycle market, A.P. Honda Co., Ltd. (APH) initiated a program to purchase used Honda
motorcycles in thedomestic market and to remarket the units by repairing and recycling useable parts and
also by repainting bodies. The motorcycles were sold under warranty as certified used products.
APH also shared its rebuilding know-how with sales companies, who themselves are establishing similar
systems to procure, rebuild and sell used motorcycles. APH has continuously conducted this project since
1998
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Initiatives to comply with the ELV Recycling Law
Honda Taiwan (HTW) has participated in the voluntary End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) program organized by the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Association (TTVMA) since 2007. The recoverable components of vehicles,
their re-use method, and the material recycling process, including treatment of hazardous substances, are considered in both the product design and manufacturing of Honda products, which have reached a more-than-80% level of
recyclability and 85% level of energy recoverability. In addition, guidelines for the proper dismantling of products are provided to dismantlers through the TTVMA.
As required by the recycling regulation for vehicles in Korea, Honda Korea (HKO) has provided data concerning its conformity with hazardous material control and recyclability control requirements through authority website of the
electrical and electronic equipment and vehicle ECO-Assurance system-called (EcoAS).
Environmental Community Activities
In 2012 A.P. Honda Co., Ltd. (APH) launched a used motorcycle tire collection program as part of its environmental community activities. The used
tires are collected and have been reused to build a barrage (sea wall) to protect against shoreline erosion. In a partnership with Honda Motorcycle
Logistics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., APH setup truck routes to collect the used tires from its dealers. Since the program’s inception, in April 2012, more than
7,500 used tires have been collected and supplied to municipal communities in the Thakham District, Chachoengsao Province in Thailand. Apart
from this program, in May 2012 APH associates volunteered at a community event to build a seawall made with used tires.
• APH collected used tires and suppiled
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• APH hold a community event to build a seawall made with used motorcycle tires
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Administration
Honda is focused on environmental conservation measures in the management of its office facilities.
These measures are designed to help lead customers, suppliers and associates to strengthen their
own environmental conservation measures. In addition, to minimize the environmental footprint of
administrative activities, Honda is implementing environmental management systems, such as reducing
waste and improving energy efficiency.
Energy Conservation
Honda Korea Co., Ltd. launched an energy conservation program to promote energy saving in the office
area. The program was created to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. A variety of
activities includes turning lights off at lunch time, shutting off personal computers during lunch and
after work, and extending the period for wearing smart casual attire from three months (July-August) to
four (July-September).
Honda Leasing Thailand Co., Ltd. (HLTC) has endeavored to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
associated with its operations. HLTC recently deployed 21 natural gas-powered Honda City CNG to replace
gasoline-powered company cars. By using compressed natural gas (CNG), this implementation can help
HLTC to emit less CO2 and improve the efficient operation of its transportation. Moreover, HLTC is also
striving to increase the number of CNG-powered vehicles.
Waste Reduction
Striving to increase the level of waste separation in recycling initiatives, A.P. Honda Co., Ltd. (APH)
launched a campaign to collect beverage containers. This campaign is carried out with the aim to raise
associates awareness and promote carton recycling. In partnership with private recycling companies,
Thai BCG and Fiber Pattana, carton containers are collected in individual waste bins and sent to recycling
plants. Throughout FY2013, APH delivered 48.6 kilogram of carton boxes to Fiber Pattana.
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Energy Conservation
Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (HRAP) continually seeks out means of improving energy efficiency and reducing the environmental footprint of its administrative operations. Last year, HRAP became the first R&D center in the
region to earn ISO 14001 certification. In efforts to increase its commitment and contribution to environmental conservation, HRAP established an Energy Conservation Committee to promote energy saving in accordance with Thai
government regulation. HRAP submitted a report of annual energy usage to the Ministry of Energy in Thailand. Various initiatives that HRAP implemented to reduce energy consumption within its facilities included installing a cooling pad for air conditioners,
setting timers to shut-off air conditioners, replacing fluorescent lighting from T8 lamps with more energy-efficient T5 lamps, and turning off lights during lunch breaks. HRAP achieved energy savings of 164 Mwh, reducing energy
consumption by approximately 7% compared to the previous fiscal year.
Energy Conservation Committee
Internal
Auditor
Energy conservation Committee
(Komson)
Lead auditor
Personnel responsible for energy
Sahaphol
Tavitod
Regulation
Palangkorn
Pornthip
Kanaphot
(Chair man)
Committee
-Chair man
-PRE
-Representative
-Coordinate between
committee Team
-Create energy saving program
-Energy record
-Summary energy report
Auditor
-At lease two
persons
-Independent
from committee
Admin
B1,2
Admin
B0,3,6,utility
Anyapa
Paisit
-Energy assessment
-Document
-Support activities for
energy conservation
- Energy assessment
-Representative of
common area
(PR all information)
energy conservation
Sekkei
B5,B23
Suriya
Korakot
- Energy assessment
-Representative of sekkei
-(PR all information)
energy conservation
Qualification:
1.Must pass training auditor from
ministry
2.Experience in auditor
3.Good knowledge in energy
conservation regulation
Material
B7
Test vehicle
B8
Siriporn
Pongpat
- Energy assessment
-Representative of
Material
energy conservation
-Create audit schedule
-Create audit check list
-Audit job and document of
committee to comply with
regulation
- Energy assessment
-Representative of test
vehicle test
energy conservation
Styling Design
B9
Tullaya
- Energy assessment
-Representative of
Styling
-(PR all information)
energy conservation
•Set up committee
•Implement energy saving project
•Pre Assessment
•Set Policy
•PR energy conservation
•Evaluate energy
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In addition to ISO 14001 implementation, HRAP become a leader in the implementation of an effective
waste treatment system. HRAP maximized its capability for in-house waste separation, recently achieving
100% in solid waste sorting. HRAP also increased the use of its treated wastewater as water for landscaping
irrigation, with more than 90% of the treated wastewater having been recycled, resulting in a reduction
of potable water use of approximately 2,000 cubic meters per month.
During the past year, Honda R&D South East Asia Co., Ltd. (HRST) achieved almost zero waste water
discharged from its facility. HRST used the treated wastewater to irrigate plants on its premises.
• Treated wastewater recycling for landscaping irrigation at HRAP
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River Clean Up
Honda Taiwan Co., Ltd. (HTW) continually organizes water resource conservation initiatives. In
partnership with the Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of the city of Taipei, HTW
associates and volunteers from the Southeast University of Science and Technology and Soochow
University joined in this event, on September 8, 2012, at Taipei’s Wai Shuang Xi riverside. Moreover,
HTW augmented the number of volunteers to more than a thousand, with Honda customers and
associates from Honda dealers. The activities include water quality testing and analysis, collecting garbage
and waste, and identifying aquatic microorganisms in the rivers. HTW conducts this project at multiple
locations to raise public awareness concerning water resource conservation. In this year’s effort, 23
rivers were selected nationwide.
Tree Planting
For the fourth consecutive year as part of the “TreeFund” program, in cooperation with the Auckland
Regional Council, Honda New Zealand Limited (HNZ) held its annual Tree Planting Day at Duder
Regional Park, located on Auckland’s south eastern coast. Forty participants, including HNZ associates and
customers, worked together to plant 2,000 native trees. During this activity, a mix of native species,
including kanuka and manuka (tea tree), cabbage tree and flax, were planted on a steep hillside to
prevent erosion and to reestablish bush coverage. In August, in partnership with Hawke’s Bay Regional
Council, HNZ also planted 700 new native trees in Pakowhai Country Park.
Founded in 2004, the Honda “TreeFund” is a program that funds the planting of 13 native trees for every
new car sold in New Zealand. This program has resulted in the planting of almost 500,000 native trees.
Passionate about restoring biodiversity, HNZ developed the “TreeFund” as an opportunity for customers to
become engaged in the greening of their local communities and to encourage the planting of native flora.
Honda Korea (HKO) engaged in Baekdudaegan ecosystem preservation activities to raise public
environmental awareness in the Baekdudaegan mountain range. The Baekdudaegan chain of
mountains, which runs most of the length of the Korean Peninsula, is one of the greatest natural
resources and sources of biodiversity in the region and serves as home to various endangered wildlife.
HKO conducted an environmental monitoring event titled “Baekdudaegan Preservation Together with
Honda Korea” on May 17-18, 2012. HKO aimed to investigate the geographical features and vegetation,
and the causes and effects of forest deterioration in the target areas.
Furthermore, HKO donated money to the climate change protection funds and also has continually
participated in numerous environmental activities, including collaboration with “Forest for Life – an
environmental group”, to promote a LOVE GREEN campaign called “Little move for the Earth”
Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) engaged in numerous green initiatives with the aim of achieving its
commitment to the Honda environmental slogan to leave “Blue Skies for Our Children.” HPI believes
that these initiatives will benefit all people, especially future generations. In this regard, HPI conducted
a tree planting and seed harvesting activity on Earth Day, April 22, 2012. HPI’s president and general
manager joined other HPI’s associates participating in this event. A total of 50 seedlings and 15 acacia
knife seeds were planted. In addition, 36 associates planted a total of 75 Indian trees in celebrating the
month of World Environment.
• River clean up by Honda Taiwan Co., Ltd. (HTW)
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Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) contributed to various environmental conservation activities within
its facility. On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, 2012, HCIL conducted a tree planting
program named “CO2 sink & enhance asethetic beauty.” All HCIL associates participated in the program,
planting 1,425 trees on company property. HCIL aims to conduct this program anually in order to
promote associate awareness and action in the area of environmental conservation. In parallel with the
tree planting program, HCIL created several environmentally themed competitions including a poster
and slogan competition, and an energy, waste and water saving idea contest. The winners from each
competition received awards and congratulations from HCIL senior manager Prerna Diwas.
Environmental Education
The Honda School Environment Project was initiated by Honda Group companies in Thailand (Honda)
in cooperation with ten state agencies: the Foundation of the Sirindhorn International Environment
Park; the Office of the Royal Development Projects Board (RDPB); the Office of the Basic Education
Commission; Ministries of Education, Natural Resources and Environment; Energy; Agriculture and
Cooperatives; and Interior; the Thailand Environmental Institute; and King Mongkut’s University of
Technology, Thonburi. Founded in 1991, the project was designed for primary and secondary schools in
Thailand to support energy efficiency and environmental management initiatives in accordance with the
“Follow the King’s Path” approach. Honda encourages participating schools to leverage His Majesty the King’s
energy and environmental protection concepts, including water, waste and energy management, in a holistic,
tangible and sustainable manner to meet Honda environmental standards.
• Tree planting “CO2 sink & enhance asethetic beauty.” program at Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL)
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Honda Green Camp
Honda Automobile (Thailand) Ltd. continued its environmental commitment under the Honda
School Environment project by organizing the “Honda Green Camp” to promote knowledge about the
management of the integrated environmental learning process for 49 schools nationwide, comprising
31 primary schools and 18 secondary schools, presenting them with funding for further enhancing their
potential to be model schools in honor of His Majesty the King.
The Honda Green Camp is designed to enhance the environmental experience among the camp members
via a wide range of informative and entertaining activities. Participants apply the knowledge they acquire
to develop ideal environmental management solutions that address other areas of environmental impact
in a systematic manner to benefit their schools. Highlights of the camp activity include the
exploration of sea turtle conservation, beach detector, My Area, Hooks & Ladders game (a fun lesson
that boosts sustainable development) along with construction of a habitat for marine life, and water
management.
After the camp, all participating schools will develop their own initiatives for in-school environmental
protection that are in accordance with the defined environmental standards, after which they submit
their entries to the judging committee. The qualified schools that meet the environmental standards
will be announced in December 2013. After that, the project committee will hold field trips to select the
winning schools, which are the recipients of two grand prizes of His Majesty the King’s Cups - one for the
primary school level and one for the secondary level.
Follow the forthcoming initiatives of the project at www.hondagreenschool.com.
The three-day Honda Green Camp took place at the Air and Coastal Defense Command, Sattahip Naval
Base, the Royal Thai Navy, in Chon Buri, to provide experience sharing among schools. The schools are
each encouraged to select and share with others only the best of their own environmental initiatives
that promote sustainable development. There were also activities to enhance knowledge about the
management of the environmental learning process in the camp.
One of the highlights in the Honda Green Camp is the conservation and rehabilitation of aquatic resources.
One project provides teachers and school children with the opportunity to build a house for fish and
marine life to help conserve the area and restore the ecosystem. The houses are made from local materials
such as coconut leaves that are tied to pontoons for buoyancy. The houses are anchored to the sea floor
using sand bags so that they form a column with one end at the bottom of the sea and the other end
floating on the surface. These structures then serve as a tool to conserve fish and other types of marine
life. Teachers and students are joined by Naval personnel to deploy the houses that they make together.
The volunteers exchange the knowledge they gained in order to extend the environmental activities to
be developed in their schools later.
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• Honda Green Camp at Sattahip Naval Base Chonburi, Thailand
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Environmental Annual Report Production Staff
Company Overview
Products
Company name: Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Head office: 14 Sarasin Building, Surasak Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand
Established: October 12, 1964
Yutaka Sanada, Tatsuaki Itai, Jiratit Manklasiri
Akihiro Aizawa, Kenta Yamaji, Pattama Thienlikit
President & CEO: Hiroshi Kobayashi
Capital: 442.7 Million Baht
Tomio Toyama, Sakawduen Getsuwan
Hisayoshi Ueno, Pongkun Thantananukorn
Number of Associates: Consolidated: 443 (as of March 2013)
Automobiles: Motorcycles:
Power Products: Purchasing
Automobiles:
Motorcycles and Power Products:
Production
Automobiles: Motorcycles and Power Products: Customer Services
Spear Parts Logistics and Warehouse:
Sales and Services:
Masayuki Kobayashi, Kyozo Futa
Koichi Sugioka
Kotaro Hagiwara
Toshihito Tezuka
Takamasa Fujisaki, Piya Pongkanjana, Kanchana Parinyapornkun
Administration
Non-manufacturing and sales office: Sachimi Takata
Philanthropic and CSR office:
Rachnida Sangthongtong, Trithipnipa Suwannakrue
R&D
Automobiles:
Motorcycles and Power Products: Legal and Intellectual Property Certificate and Product Regulations Masahito Kamada, Komson Keawchai, Sahaphol Suthum
Kazuhiko Shibui, Shuji Yamazawa, Rerkaroon Sa-nguanwong
Katsutoshi Yamazaki, Pongpitch Yangyuen
Shinya Azuma, Phongsak Dilokphatthrawut, Nat Martchaipoom
Public Relations
Hideto Maehara, Suchada Tongtharn
Business: Import/Export company
Please direct inquiries to:
Presidential Office – Environment and Safety Planning
Tel.: 66-2236-0256
Fax: 66-2635-1041
Asian Honda Motor Website: www.asianhonda.com
This report can be found on the Honda Worldwide Website:
www.world.honda.com/environment/report/
All rights reserved. All trademarks, trade names and logos referenced herein belong to their respective
companies. The text, images and graphics contained herein are either owned by Asian Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd., or used under license. No part of this report may be reproduced without the written permission
of Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Although descriptions in this report are believed to be correct, complete
accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
©2013 Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Production company
Thang Sa-duak (Thai) Co., Ltd.
www.tsdthai.com
Publisher
Presidential Office – Environment and Safety Planning
Director
Isao Ito
Editor
Minoru Makuta
Arisara Thongsri
14 Sarasin Bldg., Surasak Rd., Silom,
Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Tel. : 66-2236-0256
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ANNUAL REPORT2013 - Asian Honda Motor

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