Initiatives for Non-production

Carbon Neutrality Activities in Non-Production Areas

Reducing CO₂ Emissions in Non-Production Areas by 14% by 2035 Compared with 2019

Daihatsu is working to lower energy usage even in non-production activities. Specifically, we have initiatives that lower energy usage by structures like offices, R&D and testing facilities, and welfare facilities, as well as initiatives that lower fuel usage by company-owned vehicles and tests.
Our goal is to lower CO₂ emissions by non-production areas, including at consolidated subsidiaries, by 14% relative to 2019 levels before 2035. To achieve this goal, we began setting up specialized subcommittees in 2023 to bolster initiatives focused on reducing energy required by lighting and air conditioning as well as shifting over to renewable energy.

Initiatives to Reduce CO₂ Emissions

Use of Groundwater as a Coolant

Focusing on locally abundant underground water resources long used in the area for water conservation purposes, the Daihatsu Group Kyushu Development Center (KDC) works on initiatives to prevent heatstroke using the low-temperature underground water as well as on CO₂ emissions reduction by cutting the environmental impact of test air conditioning.

Development of Energy Grids Using Automotive Technologies

Daihatsu is taking on the challenge of reducing CO₂ emissions from small and medium-sized stores including car dealerships. To achieve this goal, we are developing microgrids and highly efficient power conditioning systems, which enable us to make the best of renewable energy such as solar power. Our products can reduce energy loss by approximately 10% compared to other companies’products. We will offer high-quality but affordable products using our automotive technology and components. We are currently conducting proof-of-concept experiments for these new technologies in KDC (Daihatsu group Kyushu Development Center). We will soon realize build off-grid systems for districts and local communities.

Concept: Energy Grid (conceptual image)

Sales companies in Japan have created individual roadmaps for each company by which they aim to achieve CO₂ reduction targets by 2035, and they have already begun full-scale efforts to achieve carbon neutrality based on their stores’ circumstances.