Initiatives for Non-Production Areas

Targets

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

Fundamental Approach

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.
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

Energy-DIET Activities

Development of Energy Grids Using Automotive Technologies

Daihatsu is taking on the challenge of reducing CO₂ emissions from small and medium-sized stores including sales companies. To achieve this goal, we are developing power conversion systems designed to efficiently utilize renewable energy sources such as solar power. These systems combine mechanisms for optimizing electricity use at the community and facility level with devices that efficiently convert and control power, offering the potential to reduce energy loss compared with commercially available systems. By utilizing technologies and components normally onboard our vehicles, Daihatsu aims to create high-quality systems that are easy to implement.
We are currently conducting proof-of-concept experiments for these new technologies not only at the KDC (Daihatsu Group Kyushu Development Center) but also with TOYOTA MOTOR KYUSHU, INC. and Maeda Corporation. Our long-term goal is to reduce dependence on external power supplies and establish systems capable of supplying electricity at the community and regional level. With a view to rolling the system out to other plants, dealers, and smaller business sites, we will accelerate our efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.

Concept: Energy Grid (conceptual image)

Environmental Activities by Sales Companies in Japan

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.