Mazda has established Mazda Green Plan 2020 as its new mid-term environmental plan. With the sights set on 2020, Mazda is pressing forward with environmental initiatives.
Around 2050 : A more sustainable society that strives to be a low-carbon and recycling-oriented society in harmonious coexistence with nature
With the goal of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gases in developed countries by 2050 (compared with 1990 levels), a target agreed to at the G8 Summit at Toyako, Hokkaido, in 2008, the world has begun working toward the achievement of a low-carbon society with a reduced burden on the environment by revising energy-use patterns. This movement is paving the way toward a sustainable society that values recycling in order to effectively use limited resources, one that also coexists in harmony with nature, as well as allowing for the stable continuation and progress of humankind. Specific efforts include, but are not limited to, diversification of energy sources (renewable sources such as solar power, and non-CO2-emitting sources such as hydrogen and biofuels), diffusion of activities based on the three Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle), and promotion of biodiversity.
Regarding vehicles, demand the world over has diversified to include preferences based on regional needs, vehicle characteristics, fuel performance and characteristics, and other factors. This demand profile will only grow more complex in the future. A multi-solution approach is needed to respond to these diverse demands. Mazda's expectation is that greatly improved internal combustion engines, alternative fuels such as biofuels, and new types of vehicles that do not emit CO2 by using energy sources such as electricity and hydrogen, and other such innovations, will provide those solutions. Going forward, Mazda believes it is necessary to push the limits of what is possible as the Company carefully plots the direction for its brand and technologies.
Around 2020 : A low-carbon society in which CO2-reducing technologies have become widespread
Around 2020, Mazda see society on the way toward achieving a sustainable society while still maintaining the use of fossil fuels (oil-based fuels, etc.) as its basic energy source. People will be aiming to reduce the overall environmental burden through introduction of CO2-reducing technologies in the manufacturing and customer-use stages. Many products and services will be evaluated based on their environmental performance throughout their life cycle.
Regarding vehicles, highly efficient internal-combustion engines, using liquid fuels with high energy-preservation characteristics (oil, biofuels, etc.) will be used as a base, and additional innovations that contribute to increased fuel economy, such as fuel-saving technologies (idling-stop systems, regenerative braking, hybrid systems), highly efficient transmissions, and reduced vehicle weight will also be implemented. At the same time, electric vehicles, which do not emit CO2 during operation, will also be introduced. On top of these trends, large-scale approaches such as reducing traffic congestion in urban areas will contribute toward the larger goal of realizing a low-carbon society.
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Mazda provides all customers who purchase Mazda vehicles with driving pleasure as well as outstanding environmental and safety performance.
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Mazda contributes toward realizing a low-carbon society through achieving even greater gains in operating efficiency by introducing low-CO2-emission production technologies and unwavering actions for constant improvement in the entire Mazda Group in Japan.
Environment Aspects in Social Contribution
Based on the three pillars of Mazda's social contribution activities regarding the environment and safety performance, human resources development and community contributions, and a group-wide, global perspective, Mazda commits to disclosure and raising public awareness of environmental issues through its main business as an automotive industry. The Company also focuses on collaboration with regional communities, including volunteer activities.
| Domain | Item | Targets and actions by 2020 (*2015) |
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| a. Vehicles and vehicle technology | ① Respond to fuel economy standards in each country/region. | Introduce technology to raise fuel economy, to respond fully to the fuel economy standards of each country/region. (2015 target) |
Each country/region: Fully achieve fuel economy / greenhouse gas standards. |
| ② Improve fuel economy using SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. | Raise the average fuel economy of the Mazda fleet sold worldwide by 30% by 2015, compared with 2008 levels. (2015 target) |
Introduce the SKYACTIV-G new-generation gasoline engine. | |
| Promote development of the SKYACTIV-D new-generation diesel engine. | |||
| Introduce the SKYACTIV-DRIVE new-generation transmission. | |||
| Promote development of the SKYACTIV-CHASSIS and SKYACTIV-BODY new-generation platforms (for lighter vehicles). | |||
| Introduce i-stop (idling-stop system). | |||
| Promote development of regenerative braking technology. | |||
| ③ Promote development of next-generation vehicles using biofuels, electrical power, hydrogen, etc. | Promote development of technologies supporting substitute fuels such as biofuels and synthetic fuels. (2015 target) |
Promote development of technologies supporting substitute fuels such as biofuels and synthetic fuels. | |
| Promote development of electric motor drive technologies. (2015 target) |
Promote development of hybrid system technologies (market introduction in 2013). | ||
| Advance EV Development (market introduction in 2012). | |||
| Advance development and introduction of hydrogen rotary engine vehicles. (2015 target) |
Conduct leasing and market follow-up of the Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid. | ||
| Conduct leasing and market follow-up of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE through the HyNor project. | |||
| b. Manufacturing, logistics, office operations, social contributions, etc. | ④ Reduce CO2 emissions from factories and offices. | Reduce CO2 emissions from all Mazda Group factories and offices in Japan by 21% compared with 1990 levels. | Reduce CO2 emissions from all Mazda Group factories and offices in Japan by 29% compared with 1990 levels. |
| ⑤ Reduce CO2 emissions from logistics. | Reduce CO2 emissions from all Mazda Group logistics operations in Japan by 50% compared with 1990 levels. | Reduce CO2 emissions from all Mazda Group logistics operations in Japan by 55% compared with 1990 levels. |
| Domain | Item | Targets and actions by 2020 (*2015) |
2011 |
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| a. Vehicles and vehicle technology | ⑥ Promote vehicle recycling. | Develop vehicles that are easy to disassemble and recycle. (2015 target) |
Promote development of plastic parts, etc., that are easy to disassemble and recycle. |
| Expand use of bioplastics. (2015 target) |
Develop and implement bioplastics. | ||
| Promote further increases in the ASR recycling ratio and the total vehicle recycling ratio. (2015 target) |
ASR recycling ratio: 80% or more | ||
| Actual vehicle recycling ratio: 95% or more | |||
| Promote bumper-recycling technology. (2015 target) |
Promote collection of damaged bumpers from Mazda dealerships. 80,000 or more recovered |
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| Implement bumper-to-bumper recycling of ELVs. | |||
| b. Manufacturing, logistics, office operations, social contributions, etc. | ⑦ Reduce waste volumes, promote recycling. | Reduce direct landfill waste to zero across the entire Mazda Group in Japan. | Reduce direct landfill waste across the entire Mazda Group in Japan to 1% of total or less. |
| ⑧ Reduce packaging volume used. | Reduce volume of packaging and wrapping across the entire Mazda Group in Japan by 45% compared with 1990 levels. | Reduce volume of packaging and wrapping across the entire Mazda Group in Japan by 40% compared with 1990 levels. | |
| ⑨ Reduce volume of water used and promote effective use of water. | Reduce volume of water used across the entire Mazda Group in Japan, reducing volume of tap water used by 10% compared with 1990 levels. | Reduce volume of water used across the entire Mazda Group in Japan by 5% compared with 1990 levels. |
| Domain | Item | Targets and actions by 2020 (*2015) |
2011 |
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| a. Vehicles and vehicle technology | ⑩ Ensure cleaner vehicle exhaust gas emissions. | Introduce and promote low-exhaust-gas vehicles to improve air quality in each country and region. (2015 target) |
Japan: Promote introduction of vehicles that meet the SU-LEV (★★★★) standard. |
| United States: Promote the introduction of low-emission vehicles that meet Tier2/LEV2 regulations. | |||
| Europe: Promote the introduction of vehicles that meet Euro 5/6 standard. | |||
| China: Promote the introduction of vehicles that meet Euro 5 standards or equivalent levels. | |||
| Other: Promote the introduction of low-exhaust-gas vehicles that meet the needs of each country and region. | |||
| ⑪ Reduce inclusion of substances of environmental burden in products. | Reduce VOCs in vehicle interiors (2015 target). |
Pass Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) guidelines for the indoor aerial concentration in all new vehicles. | |
| Promote development and adoption of car air-conditioning systems using new, environmentally friendly refrigerants (2015 target). |
Promote development and adoption of car air-conditioning systems using new, environmentally friendly refrigerants. | ||
| b. Manufacturing, logistics, office operations, social contributions, etc. | ⑫ Reduce waste volumes of PRTR substances. | Reduce waste volumes of PRTR substances across the entire Mazda Group in Japan. | Reduce waste volumes of PRTR substances across the entire Mazda Group in Japan. |
| ⑬ Reduce volumes of VOC waste emissions. | Reduce volumes of VOC waste emissions to an average 23 g/m² or less across all Mazda lines. | Reduce volumes of VOC waste emissions to an average 29 g/m² or less across all Mazda lines. |
| Domain | Item | Targets and actions by 2020 (*2015) |
2011 |
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| a. Vehicles and vehicle technology | ⑭ Promote life cycle assessment (LCA). | Expand implementation of LCA. (2015 target) |
Steadily implement LCA in new vehicles. |
| ⑮ Promote an integrated approach to traffic systems. | Improve driving technique and promote activities to raise awareness (driving schools, etc.). (2015 target) |
Promote awareness-raising activities to improve driving technique and introduce systems to evaluate driving technique. | |
| b. Manufacturing, logistics, office operations, social contributions, etc. | ⑯ Reduce the environmental risk of the Mazda Group in Japan. | Promote environmental protection activities among Mazda purchasers. | Expand promotion of the Supplier CSR Guidelines. Revise if necessary. |
| Expand promotion of the Mazda Green Purchasing Guidelines. Revise if necessary. | |||
| Promote the establishment and introduction of environmental management systems (EMS). |
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| Obtain certifi cation under EcoAction 21 for all 15 affi liated automobile sales companies in Japan. | |||
| Operate and promote EMS at four auto parts sales companies. | |||
| ⑰ Inform the public about the Mazda Group's environmental protection activities. |
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Disseminate information about the Mazda Group's environmental protection activities both in-house and outside, focusing on SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, by hosting and actively participating in environmental events. | |
| ⑱ Promote activities to raise awareness of environmental issues. |
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Raise awareness among Mazda and Mazda Group company employees as well as customers regarding the environmental problems that society faces and the measures that the Mazda Group is taking to reduce environmental impact, with particular focus on saving energy. | |
| ⑲ Promote environmental protection activities in partnership with regional communities. |
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