Message fromthe President & CEO

Sustainability Management

Environment

SocialEnvironment

Governance

Disclosure Based on
the TCFD Recommendations

ESG Data

Environment

Environmental Plan Package������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23

Resource Recycling Initiatives���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������45

Structure of the Environmental Plan Package����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23

Basic Approach������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������45

Environmental Policy�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23

Recycling-Based Design and Development����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������45

Environmental Vision 2050����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23

Promote recycling of end-of-life vehicles�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������46

Environmental Targets 2030������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24

Initiatives to Reduce Waste Generation and Reuse Resources in Production Activities������47

Structure for Consideration in Formulation, Steps to Formulation������������������������������������������������25

Achievement of Zero Direct Landfill Waste����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������47

Environmental Management������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26

Prevention of Pollution��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������48

Basic Approach, Management Structure���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26

Basic Approach������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������48

Environmental Management System�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26

Purifying Exhaust Gas while Driving���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������48

Promoting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27

Reduction of Hazardous Substances������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������50

Enhancing Disclosure of Environmental Information�������������������������������������������������������������������������������27

Reduction of In-Cabin VOCs��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������50

Promoting Employee Education and Awareness Activities�����������������������������������������������������������������28

Preventing Air Pollution�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������51

Collaborating with Suppliers�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28

Management of Chemical Substances���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������51

Promoting Environmental Preservation Activities Rooted in the Local Community�����������28
Environmental Risk Management�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28

Conservation of Water Resources������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������52

Participation in External Associations and Initiatives������������������������������������������������������������������������������28

Basic Approach������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������52
Reduction of Water Withdrawal Volume����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������52

Responding to Climate Change and Energy Issues��������������������������������������������������������������������������������29

Reuse of Discharged Water���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������53

Basic Approach������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������29

Prevention of Water Pollution���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������53

Structure of Promoting Carbon Neutrality������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30
Development and Spread of Electrified Vehicles����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31

Preservation of Biodiversity��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54

Promoting the Use of Electrified Vehicles as a Way of Adopting to Climate Change���������34

Basic Approach������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54

Development of Improving Fuel Economy Technologies����������������������������������������������������������������������37

Promoting Preservation Activities������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������55

Taking the Initiative in Business Activities Toward Carbon Neutrality������������������������������������������39

Forest Preservation Activities in Japan and Overseas�����������������������������������������������������������������������������55

Introduction of Renewable Energy�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������40
Initiatives at Manufacturing Plants����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������40
Office Initiatives�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������41
Dealer Initiatives����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������42
Physical Distribution�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������43

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Message fromthe President & CEO

Sustainability Management

Environment

SocialGovernance

Disclosure Based on
the TCFD Recommendations

ESG Data

Environmental Plan Package
Structure of the Environmental Plan Package

Environmental Policy

Anticipating a time 30 years in the future, in October
2020 MITSUBISHI MOTORS formulated the Environmental Plan Package, which defines the directions
and targets of its environmental initiatives. This package establishes the foundation for our directions onenvironment-related management strategy, outlining
our objectives for realizing a sustainable society, including one that is carbon-neutral, as we conduct ourbusiness activities. The Environmental Plan Package
comprises the Environmental Policy, which we haverevised to incorporate our medium- to long-term
perspective; the Environmental Vision 2050, whichsets out our vision for society to be achieved by 2050
and directions for our initiatives; and the Environmental Targets 2030, which clarifies specific initiatives tobe achieved by 2030 in accordance with this vision.

We have been acting in accordance with its Environmental Policy, which was formulated in 1999. However, in the 20 years that have passed since that time
the operating environment has changed, prompting
us to revise the policy in 2020 to reflect current social
trends. We recognize that responding to environmental issues in our business activities is essential, andso have newly incorporated a medium- to long-term
outlook into our policy.
Focusing specifically on climate change, resource
depletion and environmental pollution, we aim tocontribute to the preservation of water resources andbiodiversity through initiatives in these areas.

Environmental Policy

Mitsubishi Motors recognizes that responding to environmental issues through its business activities is essential. Accordingly, we will engage proactively in specific and effective measures from a medium- to long-term perspective.
(Directions of initiatives)
1. We will face three specific environmental issues headon: climate change, resource depletion and environmental pollution.
2. Given that 2050 is an important landmark for climatechange on a global scale, we have clarified levels tobe achieved, in 10-year increments, and are pursuing
initiatives to this end.
3. We will respond to environmental issues through thefollowing activities:• Unique environmental contributions through our products• Initiatives at each stage of automobile production, saleand use• Collaboration with business partners, affiliated institutions, governments and local authorities• Initiatives targeting environmental issues rooted in thelocal community• Initiatives to determine and reduce environmental
impact of all related business activities
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established initiatives to pursue from a long-term
perspective, leading up to 2050. In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) publishedthe Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C, whichcalls for society as a whole to achieve a net-zerobalance between human-caused greenhouse gas
emissions and absorption.
As these measures illustrate, awareness of climatechange and other environmental issues is rising eachyear. Companies are also being called upon to undertake more ambitious initiatives.
Against this backdrop, we formulated the Environmental Vision 2050, which sets out our vision forsociety to be achieved by 2050, as well as directions
for our initiatives, with regard to climate change,
resource circulation and pollution prevention.

Working to Become Carbon Neutral by 2050

Environmental Vision 2050
Members of the Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015,
agreed to limit the rise in average global temperatures to substantially less than 2°C above levels before the Industrial Revolution From this basis, we

Regarding “action to climate change,” we have statedour commitment toward helping to shape a society
resilient to the impact of climate change by achieving
net-zero CO2 emissions. In September 2022, we revised Environmental Vision 2050, incorporating thegoal of achieving carbon neutrality.

Environmental Vision 2050
In December 2015, the Paris Agreement was adopted at COP21. Members of this accord agreed to curtail the rise in average global temperatures to 2°C above levels before the Industrial Revolution and to work to keep the rise to 1.5°C. Givensuch social demands, MITSUBISHI MOTORS believes it can contribute toward the realization of a sustainable society,achieving a balance between the progress of humankind and the global environment, through the proliferation of electrified vehicles and the promotion of their use in society.

Action to Climate Change

Resource Circulation

Pollution Prevention

Through electrified vehicles andthe increased use of renewableenergy, we aim to become carbon neutral and contribute to
the realization of a society that isresilient to climate change.

We will contribute to a resourcerecycling-oriented society byminimizing input resources andmaximizing resource efficiency.

We will contribute toward asociety free of environmental
pollution affecting human healthand the ecosystem by reducing
the environmental impact of our
products and the pollution resulting from our business activities.

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Sustainability Management

Environmental Targets 2030
MITSUBISHI MOTORS has formulated Environmental
Targets 2030, which are items to be addressed overthe next 10 years in line with the direction of society
and initiatives to be pursued 30 years into the future, as set forth in our Environmental Vision 2050. In
setting targets, we referred to scenarios published by
the IEA*1 and the IPCC, as well as international frameworks such as the SDGs and the Paris Agreement.
We revised the Environmental Targets 2030 in
February 2023, setting even higher targets in our“action to climate change” to demonstrate our commitment to achieving carbon neutrality. For Scope 1*2
and Scope 2*3, we raised our target for reducing CO2
emissions from business activities to the SBT* target
4

equivalent to a 1.5°C level. For Scope 3*5, in addition toan electrified vehicles sales ratio of “50% by FY2030,”
we added “100% by FY2035.” We also added qualitative
targets related to procurement and distribution. These
revisions were approved by the Board of Directors.
*1 IEA: Internal Energy Agency*2 Scope 1: A company’s direct emissions (such as from burning fuel)*3 Scope 2: Indirect emissions, resulting from electricity, heat or
steam provided by another company*4 SBT: Short for Science Based Targets, which are greenhousegas emission reduction targets set by companies consistent
with the Paris Agreement levels*5 Scope 3: Indirect emissions other than Scope 1 and Scope 2(emissions from other companies and other sources related tothe company’s activities)

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Environment

SocialEnvironmental Targets 2030
IssuesClimateChangeTargets 2030

-40%
(compared with
FY2010)Electrified vehicles*7
50%sales ratio
FY2035 100%-50%
CO2 emissions from(compared with8
business activities*
FY2018)Promoting CO2 reduction activities withmajor suppliers
Promoting CO2 reduction activities in cooperation with logistics companies
Providing energy management services utilizing electrified vehicles and used batteries
Implementing measures to adapt toclimate change
Resource Expanding adoption of non-fossil-based plastic
Circula- Achievement of zero direct landfill wastetion(less than 0.5%)
Reuse of batteries used in electrified vehicles
Pollution
Conformance to regulations on use ofPrevensubstances of concern in productstion
 romotion of LCA*9
Environ- • P
mental• Promotion of environmental management
Manage- within the Group and at dealersment• Enhancing disclosure of environmental
information• Promotion of employee education andawareness activities• Collaboration with suppliers• Promotion of grass-roots community
environmental preservation activities
Average CO2 emissions
from new vehicles*6*6 CO2 emissions per new vehicle while driving. Tank to Wheel*7 Battery Electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV),and hybrid electric vehicles*8 Total of Scope 1 Scope 2*9 LCA stands for life cycle assessment, which is a technique forcalculating and evaluating the environmental impact of a product from manufacturing to disposal.

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the TCFD Recommendations

Governance▶ NextESG Data

Principal Results for FY2023
Average CO2 emissions from new vehicles
100%
80%

-17%

Target-40%

2023

2030 (FY)

60%
40%
20%
0%

2010

2019

Benchmark year

2020

2021

2022

Ratio of electrified vehicles sold*9

Target 50%

50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

7%

8%

7%

2019

2020

2021

12%

2022

15%

2023

2030 (FY)*9 Based on number of wholesale units sold. MITSUBISHI MOTORS
brand products only.

CO2 emissions from business activities*10
100%
80%

-34%

Target-50%

2023

2030 (FY)

60%
40%
20%
0%

2018

2019

Benchmark year*11

2020

2021

2022

*10 S
 cope 1 and Scope 2*11 T
 he officially reported emission volume of FY2018 (the benchmarkyear), was 588 thousand t-CO2. This volume includes 43 thousand
t-CO2 emissions from some equity-method associates.
For the purposes of target setting, we have revised our base figure
to 545 thousand t-CO2, as our current method of selecting environmental management target companies excludes these equity-method associates.

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Environment

SocialSustainability Committee(Chair: CEO*; members: Division general managers of relevant divisions)

Environmental Working Group
Leader:Technical advisor to the chairman*
Subleader: Division general manager of the Development
Management Division*
Secretariat: Sustainability Promotion Department
Members: Corporate departments• Strategy management• Human resources• Public and investor relations• Asset management• Finance• Technology strategy• Production• EV business• Development management• Materials technology• Logistics• Procurement• Overseas sales• Domestic sales• After-sales service

Product and business activities departments<January–October 2020>

Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Members:

Small Circle• Division general manager of the• CEO*Development Management Division• Co-COO (in charge of engineering) • Division general manager of the• Director in charge of production
Product Strategy Division• Director in charge of sustainability • Division general manager of the• Head of corporate strategy
Production Engineering Division* Positions as of March 2020
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Such as economic growth and population increases
 Status of environmental issues
	Climate change, resource depletion, environmental pollution, loss of biodiversity andshortage of water resources	Trends in key regions (Japan, ASEAN, Oceania,
others)GDP, changes in the population, government
environmental policies, etc.
	Data related to automobile production and
MITSUBISHI MOTORS<Business>
Unit sales and number of vehicles owned, globallyand by region
<Results of Environmental Initiatives>
CO2 emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3), amount of waste
generated, etc.

	Verify relationships between environmental
issues and us
Identify environmental issues to face head-on	Consider long-term outlook for environmental issues
Gather external scenarios on CO2 emissions,
run our own simulations
	Arrange initiatives to be taken, given our business characteristics (markets and products)	Clearly spell out the Environmental Policy andEnvironmental Vision 2050
	Consider and formulate initiatives in theEnvironmental Targets 2030, as well as numerical targets

Review

The Environmental Working Group we set up in
FY2018 gathered data related to global social changes, such as economic growth and population increase,
as well as environmental issues. In particular, thegroup looked for information on regions of importance to our business, ascertaining the status of local
communities and government environmental policies.
We also looked at unit sales and the number of vehicles owned in each country, arranging this data tomatch our business characteristics by looking at ourbusiness data and results of environmental initiatives.
The group also summarized our efforts to date.
Using this data, we then verified each of the environmental issues and our relationship to them. We
identified three environmental issues to face head-on:
action to climate change, resource circulation and pollution prevention. We considered the long-term outlook
for these environmental issues by studying external
scenarios from the IEA and IPCC, as well as by runningour own simulations. We then arranged the issues tobe addressed by thinking about how to contribute in amanner tailored to local communities while maximizing
our strengths, looking at each market from a regional perspective and considering plug-in hybrid electricvehicles (PHEV) and other business characteristics.
Based on this analysis, we clearly spelled out thedirections for initiatives indicated in the Environmental Policy and Environmental Vision 2050 and set
numerical targets for the items in the Environmental
Targets 2030. In this way, we formulated the New Environmental Plan Package, which provides an overallsummary of our environmental strategies.
In the final process of formulation, we incorporate
the perspectives of our stakeholders by conducting
reviews by external experts.

Formulation

To clarify MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ policies and plans in
the environmental area and strengthen a series of
initiatives, in 2018 we established a cross-company
environmental working group to develop an environmental planning package.
After certain directions had been determined, a small
circle chaired by the then-CEO moved forward to specifics. These were approved by the Board of Directors.

ESG Data

Going forward, we will continue to accumulate andanalyze information on social trends and confirm theappropriateness of our Environmental Plan Package.

Analysis

Steps to Formulation

Gathering of Information

Structure for Consideration in Formulation<Structure for Consideration from July 2018 to December 2019>

Disclosure Based on
the TCFD Recommendations

Governance Conduct review via outside experts

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SocialGovernance

Disclosure Based on
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ESG Data

Environmental Management
Group initiatives, including education and awareness

Basic Approachactivities for employees, and the acquisition of cer-

Minimizing environmental impact is an essential
element of MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ sustainable growth.
To this end, we recognize the importance of reinforcing our environmental management. We also believethat the costs of promoting related initiatives are an
important investment from a long-term perspective.
In order to promote environmental initiatives reliably and efficiently, we have constructed a frameworktifications for environment management systems
among affiliated companies.
We also communicate our initiatives through our
website and our Sustainability Report in order topromote understanding of our efforts among various stakeholders.

Management Structure
Since 1993, we have been holding an Environmental
Council, which is attended by the Executive Officer,
President & CEO and officers from each division. The
Sustainability Committee, chaired by the Executive
Officer, President & CEO, has met since FY2017, andenvironmental initiatives have been specified as key

Please see page 121 for details on environmental accounting

for environmental management. We are promoting

material issues for us. The committee discusses ourenvironmental policies and targets and confirms the
progress and results from the Environmental Targets
2030. Items of particular importance are reported to
the Board of Directors.

Management Target Companies (20 Companies)CountryJapan

Company NameMITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION

Production Affiliates
CountryJapan
ThailandPhilippines
Indonesia
Vietnam
Malaysia

For the management target companies, we haveestablished selection criteria as a framework for the

As of March 31, 2024

scope of environmental targets and the collection
and publication of environmental data, and we review
these criteria on a regular basis.
Non-Production Affiliates
CountryJapan

Company Name

Suiryo Plastics Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh)
MMTh Engine Co., Ltd. (MEC)
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC)
Asian Transmission Corporation (ATC)PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia
Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam Co., Ltd. (MMV)
MMC Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd, (MMCMM)

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Netherlands
UAE
Australia
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Mitsubishi Automotive Engineering Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Automotive Logistics Technology Co., Ltd.
Higashi Nihon Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Nishi Nihon Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA)
Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. (MME)
Mitsubishi Motors Middle East and Africa FZE (MMMEA)
Mitsubishi Motors Australia, Ltd. (MMAL)
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand Ltd. (MMNZ)
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. (MMSCAN)
Mitsubishi Motors de México S.A. de C.V. (MMDM)

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Environment

Environmental Management System
In FY2010, MITSUBISHI MOTORS acquired companywide
integrated ISO 14001 certification. (Previously, sites inJapan had acquired this certification individually.) We
are leveraging the ISO 14001 framework and engaging
in ongoing initiatives to improve business activities.
The ISO 14001 framework is proving helpful in thecompanywide promotion of the Environmental Plan
Package we formulated in FY2020.
Affiliates in Japan and overseas are also being
encouraged to acquire ISO 14001 and Eco-Action 21*1
certification, and they are engaging in environmental management.
*1 Eco-Action 21 is a certification and registration system basedon the Environmental Management Systems guidelines formulated by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment for mediumsized companies.

Status of ISO 14001 Certification (As of May 31, 2024)

Development Companies
Mitsubishi Automotive Engineering Co., Ltd.
Production Companies
Suiryo Plastics Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC)
Asian Transmission Corporation (ATC)Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh)
MMTh Engine Co., Ltd. (MEC)PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI)
Distribution and After-Sales Service Companies
Mitsubishi Automotive Logistics Technology Co., Ltd.
(Maintenance Service & Logistics Business Division,
Powertrain Department, Osaka Special Purpose Vehicle &Engineering Section of the Vehicle Business Department,
Mizushima Maintenance Service Section of the Vehicle
Business Department)

Please see page 42 for a list of the dealers that have received
Eco-Action 21 certification.
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SocialGovernance

Promoting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Disclosure Based on
the TCFD Recommendations

ESG Data

tries and regions, we will continue to strengthen oursystems and build the foundations to ensure we remain abreast of developments related to regulations

We perform LCA to determine the environmental
impact across a product’s life cycle. We evaluate total

and incentives.

emissions, mainly of CO2, from such processes as
extracting the resources used in parts and materials,
producing materials, manufacturing parts, assembling vehicles, producing fuel, driving and disposing of
disused automobiles.
We use LCA to develop advanced parts, electrified
vehicles and new-model vehicles that help address
the issues related to climate change and energy. We
compare life cycle CO2 emissions with those of previous parts and vehicles, and use this information in
our activities to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the
supply chain.

Model
Objective
All-new “TRITON” • A ssessing the effect of reductions
from the previous model•A ssessing the ratios for production,
use and disposal• Assessing the impact of components

LCA Results for the all-new “TRITON” (CO2 emissions ratio)
Disposal 2%*2
Maintenance 2%

0%

20%

60%

80%

100%

*2 Excluding items that have been removed prior to disposal:
bumpers, tires, lead batteries, etc.

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Release of Environmental Information on
Website and in the Sustainability Report
its environmental initiatives on our website and in thesustainability report in order to make its environmental initiatives more widely known.
For details, see the “Environment” section of our website.
WEB https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/sustainability/
environment/

Communication with Investors
We engage in dialogue with investors, exchanging
opinions about environmental and other non-finan-

Fuel production and driving 72%
40%

We disclose information about our environmental

We release information on the concepts and details of

Examples of LCA Implementation in FY2023

Production 24%

Enhancing Disclosure of Environmental Information

cial information.
In FY2023, we engaged in dialogue and exchanged
opinions with many Japanese and overseas institutional investors and other parties regarding the “Environmental Targets 2030,” announced in “Challenge
2025,” our mid-term management plan.
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Promoting Employee Education andAwareness Activities

Promoting Environmental Preservation
Activities Rooted in the Local Community

MITSUBISHI MOTORS conducts sustainability-related
awareness activities throughout the year as part of its
aims of deepening the understanding of sustainability
among all executives and employees and contributing
toward the realization of a sustainable society throughroutine business activities. Environmental education
and awareness are one aspect of these activities.
In FY2023, we conducted rank-based training anddistributed videos to all executives and employees. In
these ways, we sought to promote an understandingof our social responsibility for realizing a sustainable
society, the relationship between sustainability andthe environment, the relationship between environmental issues and our business activities, and ourrevised “Environmental Targets 2030.”

Recognizing the rich characteristics of life on land
and the importance of our connection to this life, we
promote environmental preservation activities thatare rooted in the local community. Realizing thatfactory construction and other types of land use havea direct or indirect impact on biodiversity, we strive topreserve surrounding ecosystems. We do so by carefully maintaining connections between factories andthe natural environments that surround them and by
maintaining green spaces within factory sites. By participating in forest preservation projects in Japan andoverseas, we strive to select species that are suitableto specific regions. In addition, employees work withlocal residents to plant and cultivate trees, engaging
in activities connected to local communities.

Please see page 11 for details on our activities to promote anawareness of sustainability.

Please see page 54 for details on our preservation of biodiversity.

Collaborating with Suppliers
Our suppliers cooperate with us in various initiatives, including meeting the requirements of our Green Procurement Guidelines. We believe that ongoing communication is an important part of the steady implementationof initiatives by suppliers. We explain the importance ofenvironmental initiatives at our Suppliers Meetings, forexample, which are attended by our suppliers, and strive
to engage in communications to reduce the environmental impact of our entire supply chain.
Please see page 63 for details on the Green Procurement Guidelines.
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Environmental Risk Management
Having learned from past cases of failing to comply
with environmental regulations such as those aimed
at preventing pollution, we make every effort to comply with relevant regulations.
We sincerely respond to complaints from neighborhood residents after investigating the situation.
In the event that environmental laws and regulations
are violated or an environmental accident occurs (suchas if regulatory values are exceeded), or if we receive acomplaint, the corresponding division must submit a Legal Non-Conformity Report to the Compliance Department and take necessary measures against the cause.
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The report clarifies the details of the case, measuresand more, and appropriate countermeasures are taken.
Furthermore, in order to prevent recurrence, initiatives
are in place to improve work processes, enhance thesupervision system, and increase employee awareness.
In FY2023, we were subject to no fines or administrative orders stemming from violations of environmental laws and regulations*1, nor any instancesof exceeding statutory values. However, voluntaryinternal checks and monitoring activities uncovered 10
cases of legal non-compliance (including delays in notification). We responded to these incidents by swiftly
taking corrective action, introducing measures toprevent recurrence and sharing information with otherrelated divisions about the incidents and countermeasures to stop the occurrence of similar cases.
*1 R efers to 31 environment-related laws and regulations identified by us, including the Water Pollution Prevention Act and the
Air Pollution Control Act.

Participation in External Associations
and Initiatives
We are working with external organizations and initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050.
In March 2022 we endorsed, and in April 2023
we announced our participation in, the GX*2 League,
based on the GX League Basic Concept, announced by
the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in FY2021.
In addition, in May 2023 we joined the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI), a network to disseminate information and strengthen collaboration among companies and others working to combat climate change
toward the realization of a decarbonized society.
*2 GX: Green transformation
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Responding to Climate Change and Energy Issues
Basic Approach

Progress in FY2023

-17%
15%

Ratio of electrified vehicle sales[FY2022: 12%]CO2 emissions from business activities(Scope 1 and 2 total emissions,compared with FY2018)[FY2022: -33%]

-34%*

1

31,914thousand t-CO2eq

Number of DENDO DRIVE STATIONs(As of end-March 2024)

97 branches Expanded vehicle lineup: In addition to our new
Kei-car segment commercial electric vehicle, the“MINICAB EV,” we have launched HEV models forthe “COLT,” “XPANDER,” and “XPANDER CROSS.” In FY2023, we installed a total of 16.25MW of solar
power generation equipment at plants in Japan andoverseas.
*1 Until FY2020, we included some equity-method associates in our environmental management target companies.
However, these equity-method associates have been
excluded since FY2021.
We set the base value 545 thousand t-CO2, which is calculated by subtracting 43 thousand t-CO2, the emission
amount made by the equity-method associates, from 588
thousand t-CO2, the officially reported volume of FY2018(the benchmark year).

<Related pages>
P12 MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ Materiality
P15, P17 Materiality
P23 Environmental Plan Package
P26 Environmental Management
P118 Environmental Data Related to Products andBusiness Activities

In recent years, extreme weather, such as heat waves,droughts and floods due to heavy rain, has caused
disasters one after another around the world. The
largest cause of these extreme-weather events is climate change, whose major factor seems to be global
warming caused by increases in CO2 and other greenhouse gases.
Global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions are accelerating. As international frameworks for achieving asustainable society such as the Paris Agreement andthe United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) progress, the 28th Conference of the Parties tothe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (COP28), held in November and December
2023, implemented the Global Stocktake and indicatedthe need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43%
by 2030 and 60% by 2035 compared to 2019 levels.

FY2030 targets

Products(vehicle emissions)*2

Baseline CO2 emissions<Fuel and Electricity Production>
Collaboration with governments and related companies• Decarbonization of electricity/energy• Promotion of carbon-neutral fuels• Energy management utilizing used batteries• CO2 emissions from business activities: -50%
(compared with FY2018)• Average CO2 emissions from new vehicles: -40%
(compared with FY2010)• Electrified vehicles sales ratio: 50% (100% by FY2035)<Production, Procurement, Logistics, etc.>• Enhancement of energy conservation measures• Expanding the use of renewable energy• Improvement of production/logistics efficiency• Development and introduction of next-generation
technologies• Adoption of low-CO2 materials• Promotion of product/material recycling

Production, procurement,
logistics, etc.
2030

Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3<Products (vehicle emissions)>• Electrification of products (electric vehicles, PHEV, etc.)• Improvement of electricity/fuel consumption

Products(fuel, electricity
production)*2

Now

Targetl 9.4

Automobiles generate CO2 throughout the life
cycle, from production to driving and disposal. For thisreason, MITSUBISHI MOTORS has identified “responding to climate change and energy issues” as a material issue, taking into account its impact on the economy, environment and people. Furthermore, in theEnvironmental Plan Package, we position this as oneof the important challenges to address directly, andare working to achieve carbon neutrality throughout
its supply chain by 2050. We have set specific targets,and efforts are underway to achieve this goal. Furthermore, in the mid-term business plan “Challenge
2025,” also includes “Working toward Carbon Neutrality” as one of the 3 major challenges, and we position
it as a theme to be pursued by the entire company.
As for products, starting with our original plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and Kei-car segmentcommercial electric vehicles, we will promote electrification while leveraging the technologies of Alliance

CO2 reduction image throughout supply chain

CO2 emissions

Average CO2 emissions from new vehicles(Tank to Wheel, compared with FY2010)[FY2022: -18%]

Scope 3 emissions[FY2022: 28,710
thousand t-CO2eq]

Targets
l 7.2
l 7.3

ESG Data

2050<Carbon Offsets>*2 Including new and stock vehicles
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Targets
l 7.2
l 7.3

to proactively introduce the electrified vehicles thatbest meet the energy situation, infrastructure development status, and customer needs of each country
and region. In parallel with our electrification efforts,
we will work to improve our fuel efficiency technologies for vehicles powered by internal combustion
engines. In our business activities, in addition to reinforcing energy saving measures as well as pursuing
productivity-enhancing technologies, we will promote
fuel conversion and the development and introduction of next-generation production technologies.
Furthermore, we will expand the use of renewableenergy, centering on the introduction and expansionof solar power generation facilities at major plants.
To achieve carbon neutrality throughout the supply chain, it is essential for us to reduce CO2 emissions
in the production phase of raw materials and parts,
as well as in the transportation of products. We will
promote activities to visualize and reduce CO2 emissions in cooperation with our suppliers. At the productdisposal stage, we will promote recycling of products
and materials through the adaptation of low-CO2 materials and recycling-conscious design.
We will also explore various carbon offset options
for CO2 emissions that cannot be ultimately reduced
through these efforts.
In addition, our electrified vehicles have large-capacity batteries that can be used in energy management and as emergency power sources in times ofdisaster. Through these measures, we are also engaging in measures to adapt to climate change.
As expectations for companies to curb climatechange are expected to increase, we will continue reinforcing our efforts to further reduce CO2 emissions.
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Structure of Promoting Carbon Neutrality

Targetl 9.4

Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3

In addition, in order to study specific measuresand formulate medium- to long-term policies andtargets for achieving carbon neutrality across the

We are making progress on “Responding to Climate

supply chain by 2050, we established the Carbon

Change and Energy Issues” under our framework for
promoting sustainability. The Sustainability Committee, chaired by the Executive Officer, President & CEO,deliberates on climate change risk and opportunity

Neutrality Council under the Sustainability Committee. Members of this council, which is chaired by the
Executive Officer, Executive Vice President, include
Executive Officers in charge of management strategy,

assessments and response measures and checks
progress and performance toward our “Environmental
Targets 2030.”

ESG Data

product strategy, production, procurement, logistics,
and other areas.
In FY2023, we made progress toward achieving

Structure of Promoting Carbon Neutrality (As of April 2024) Environmental Targets 2030 through the accumulation of concrete measures in each area and estimatBoard of Directors
ing CO2 emission forecasts through FY2030.
Deliberation
and reporting

Supervision

Executive Committee

Carbon Neutral Council

Deliberation
and reporting

Sustainability Committee• Chair: Executive Officer, President & CEO• Members: Executive Officer, Executive
Vice President/senior executive officer/
general managers of relevant divisions

Deliberation
and reporting• Chair: Executive Officer, Executive Vice President• Members: Relevant executive officers/
general managers of relevant divisions

Subcommittee for Promote the Reduction of
CO2 from Business Activities• Chair: Senior Executive Officer responsible for Production• Members: General managers of relevant divisions/plant
managers/representatives of affiliated companies, etc.

TCFD Consideration Team• Members: People in the general manager class atrelevant divisions

Meeting
frequency
Three times
Sustainability Committee
Monitoring Progress toward the Environmental Targets 2030
a yearMeets three to four times a year, formulating medium- to long- Three to four
Carbon Neutral Council
term policies and targets for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 times a year
Subcommittee for Promote the Reduc- Draft action plans for reducing CO2 in areas of business activity,
Twice a year
promotion of specific measures, etc.
tion of CO2 from Business Activities
Identify and assess climate- related risks and opportunities,
Meets asTCFD Consideration Teamconsider scenario analysis, etc.
necessary
Roles

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GovernanceTargets
l 7.2
l 7.3

Development and Spread ofElectrified Vehicles
In our Environmental Targets 2030, MITSUBISHI
MOTORS set the target of achieving a 40% reduction(compared with FY2010 levels). To meet this target,
we have raised our target ratio of electrified vehicle
sales to 50% by 2030 and to 100% by FY2035. Thischange focuses our core technologies on responding
to climate change and energy issues through electrified vehicles, which emit low CO2 while driving, andconcentrates on their development. Centering on ourstrength in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), we

Targetl 9.4

Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3will expand our lineup of electrified vehicles, thereby

torque. In 2011, we launched the “MINICAB-MiEV,” apromoting their popularization and use in society

Kei-car segment commercial electric EV. In 2012, weand contributing toward the realization of a sustain-

began offering the “MINICAB-MiEV TRUCK,” also an EVable society.

in the Kei-car segment. These technologies are thefoundation of next-generation EVs, such as PHEV.

Electric Vehicles (EV)in average CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 2030

ESG Data

We believe that expanding the lineup of Kei-car

Electric vehicles (EV) are driven by electricity in bat-EVs, which are expected to be used in more everyday

tery, so they emit no exhaust gases such as CO2

situations, will be the key to the spread of electrified

while driving.

vehicles. Accordingly, in June 2022 we launched the

We released the “i-MiEV” as the world’s first“eK X EV,” a new EV in the Kei-car segment, and in

mass-produced EV in 2009. In addition to its en-

December 2023 we launched the “MINICAB EV,” newvironmental performance, the “i-MiEV” performed

commercial EV in the Kei-car segment. We will contin-

better than conventional gasoline engine vehicles on

ue to focus on the development of EV to contributequietness and acceleration starting from maximum

toward the realization of a carbon neutral society.

Our History of Developing Electrified Vehicles

EV

i-MiEVMINICAB-MiEV

eK X EVMINICAB EV

World’s first mass-produced EV

2009

1964
Start of R&D onelectric vehicles (EV)

PHEV
HEV

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2011

2013

2020
ECLIPSE CROSSPHEV model

OUTLANDER PHEVWorld’s first SUV-type PHEV

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OUTLANDERPHEV model

2022

2023

2024

XPANDER/
XPANDER CROSS HEV model

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l 7.3

TOPICS

The “MINICAB EV,” Our New Commercial Electric
Vehicles in the Kei-Car Segment, Launches
in Indonesia

ESG Data

Targetl 9.4

Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
PHEV are powered by electricity stored in batteries
and by the motor, using the engine to generate electric power when the battery level is low. PHEV combine the powerful driving performance, high level ofquietness, and driving stability characteristic of electric vehicles, without the concern that battery capacity will limit the vehicle's driving range.
Our journey in PHEV began with the “OUTLANDER PHEV” in 2013, followed by the “ECLIPSE CROSSPHEV model” in 2020 and the launch of the All-New“OUTLANDER PHEV model” in 2021. At low to medi-

The new “MINICAB EV,” which launched in Japan in
December 2023, is a commercial electric vehicle in
the Kei-car segment. This model draws extensively
on the development and maintenance expertise wehave accumulated over the past 12 years with the“MINICAB-MiEV,” which has sold some 13,000 units(as of end-October 2023). The “MINICAB EV” features
substantial improvements, such as a driving range of
180km (in WLTC mode) on a single charge, up around
35% compared with previous models, as well as expanded safety and functional equipment.
In February 2024, MITSUBISHI MOTORS commenced
sales in Indonesia of the “MINICAB EV” (known locallyas the “L100 EV”), via its local join venture, PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI).
As decarbonization efforts accelerate in various
fields toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society by 2050, demand for commercial electric vehicles
in the Kei-car segment is further increasing in thelogistics industry and from local governments. Introducing the “MINICAB EV” will help reduce CO2 emissions
in the last mile of commercial use.

um speeds, the PHEV system uses electric powerfrom the battery, but when the battery level is low, it
generates electric power during operation using theengine while also supplying power to the motor andbattery. Furthermore, during high-speed driving, thevehicle is driven by the engine and simultaneously
assisted by the battery-powered motor. In this way,
the drive mode is automatically selected according
to the situation. CO2 emissions are substantially lower
than conventional gasoline engine vehicles, delivering
outstanding environmental performance.

“ECLIPSE CROSS PHEV model” and“OUTLANDER PHEV model”
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l 7.3

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Targetl 9.4

Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3The Values Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) Provide:

CO2 Reduction

Production

Driving Range

Disposal
CO2 emissions
Production/disposal

Powered 100% by electricity
for short trips

Driving

Power Supply Capability

Supply electricity for up to

12 days(Based on general household consumption)

PHEV

HEV*1
High level of CO2 emitted
during driving

PHEV
Relatively less CO2 emitted
during production and driving*3

On longer trips, powered by electricity
and sometimes gasoline
PHEV

EV*2

PHEV

＋

Higher level of CO2 emitted during production*3
Note: B ased on MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ estimate of actual CO2 emissions in 2025. LCA values vary depending on such factors as
CO2 emissions during power generation and lifetime mileage.

Using the LCA*4 concept, which is based on
calculations of total environmental impact fromproduction to disposal, MITSUBISHI MOTORS believes PHEV system is the most environmentallyfriendly electrical drive systems.
*1 Hybrid electric vehicle*2 Electric vehicle*3 CO2 emissions during driving include CO2 emissions generated when electricity to charge the battery is generated.
*4 LCA stands for life cycle assessment, which is a techniquefor calculating the environmental impact of a product frommanufacturing to disposal.
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It is possible to use only the electric motor
without consuming gasoline for short trips, suchas for everyday commuting and shopping. The
motor and engine can also be used in combination to extend the driving range, using theengine to generate the electricity when battery
levels run low.

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in the battery and the engine’s generating capabilities can be used in combination to supply electricity for up to 12 days*6. It can also be used as an
emergency power source in times of disaster.
*5 Short for “vehicle to home,” V2H is a system that enables
electricity stored in a car’s battery to be supplied to the home.
*6 For the All-New “OUTLANDER PHEV model” Potential supply
capacity is calculated by MITSUBISHI MOTORS (calculations
assume approximately 10 kWh per day for general household
power consumption and do not include the conversion efficiency of the V2H equipment and/or similar device).

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l 7.3

Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ HEV system offers EV mode,
series hybrid mode, parallel hybrid mode, and regener-

TOPICS

Launch of “XPANDER” and “XPANDER CROSS”

ative mode. The system automatically selects the op-

HEV Models in Thailand

timal driving mode according to driving conditions and

The “XPANDER” and “XPANDER CROSS” HEV models thatlaunched in February 2024 are manufactured at Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh), our production and sales company in Thailand.
Our HEV system, derived from PHEV, delivers theenvironmentally friendly and pleasant driving experiencethat only an electric vehicle can offer. Based on the FF
2WD, the system enables safe and reliable driving withunique four-wheel control technology, including Active Yaw Control*1, ensuring optimal driving according
to weather and road conditions with a variety of drive
modes. Despite being an HEV, the user can also selectan EV driving as a situationally appropriate override option, such as on early morning drives in quiet residential
areas when engine noise may be a nuisance.

remaining drive battery capacity to achieve low fuelconsumption and powerful and pleasant motor drive.
When starting off or at low speeds, in EV mode thevehicle runs on electric power alone, with the drive
battery supplying power to the motor. In series hybridmode, when the vehicle is climbing or accelerating,the engine is used to generate electricity, and the
motor is used to drive the vehicle in combination withpower from the drive battery. At higher speeds, thesystem switches to parallel hybrid mode, in which the
car runs on engine power and is assisted by the motor. In regenerative mode, the vehicle recovers energy from deceleration, which it converts into electric
power and stores in the drive battery.
In FY2023 we launched the “COLT HEV model” in

ESG Data

Targetl 9.4

Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3

Promoting the Use of Electrified Vehicles
as a Way of Adopting to Climate Change
By leveraging the large-capacity batteries on its
electric vehicles (EV) and PHEV to supply electricity,
we are contributing to measures in various countries
and industries to adapt to climate change and energy
issues. We are applying these to such areas as areas
as energy management, V2X*2 and use as emergency
power sources in times of disaster.
*2 A general term encompassing vehicle to home (V2H) and vehicle to grid (V2G), among others*1 A ctive Yaw Control: This function controls the yaw moment
resulting from the difference in braking force and driving force
between the left and right wheels to improve maneuverability
and stability on slippery road surfaces and when cornering.

Europe and the “XPANDER” and “XPANDER CROSS HEV
model” in Thailand. In FY2024, we are launching the
new “ASX HEV model,” starting in Europe from June.

“XPANDER CROSS HEV model”“XPANDER HEV model”

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Targetl 9.4

Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3

TOPICS

Launch of a Smart Charging Service Demonstration Project Employing Our Connected Technology for

Demonstration Testing of Two Concepts for Energy

Electrified Vehicles

Storage Utilization in Conjunction with Chargers for

MITSUBISHI MOTORS, MC Retail Energy Co., Ltd., Kaluza
Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation have begun a demonstration project to commercialize Japan’s first smart
charging service, which uses connected technology
from our electrified vehicles.
Through this smart charging service, we aim to
reduce energy costs for society as a whole and provide
an attractive charging environment for users of electrified vehicles. The results of this demonstration projectwill be used in the development of this service.

Overview of the Demonstration Project
The service automatically optimizes recharging forcustomers*1 who own the “OUTLANDER PHEV model” attimes when market prices of electricity are low. Charging
takes place by the time specified by the customer, using

User
App registeredwhat time
to charge

Preferredcharging
conditions

a smartphone app and normal home electrical circuitry. The recharging employs an EV recharging control
platform provided by Kaluza, an OVO Group company inwhich Mitsubishi Corporation has an equity stake.
During the demonstration period, customers will beable to save on charging costs based on charging control results by subscribing to a demonstration-specificelectricity plan that MC Retail Energy will develop for thisservice. The service enables direct charging control fromthe Kaluza platform to the vehicle through our connected system, eliminating the need for charging facilities
with communication functions (smart charging facilities).
*1 T he service targets people who live in the service areas of TEPCOPower Grid, Inc. or Chubu Electric Power Grid Co., Inc., who register for our connected service (“MITSUBISHI CONNECT”), and who
have regular home charging equipment installed.

KaluzaCalculate optimal charging
schedules based onuser vehicle data,
electricity market prices, etc.
Vehicledata

Driving record,
battery level, etc.

Coordinatedchargingschedule

Electricity
marketprices, etc.

Electricity market prices, etc.
Electricity market

Charging
control results

12:00

16:00

0:00

4:00

8:00

Prices fluctuate daily in
30-minute increments.

Development ofdemonstrationspecificelectricity plans

Apply for a contract for a demonstration-specific electricity plan
• Electricity supply (demonstration-specific electricity plan)• Point reimbursement based on charging control results

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20:00

Time

MITSUBISHI
MOTORS’Charging instructions connected system

Electrified
vehicleMC Retail Energy

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FY24

Demonstration facility for utilizing used batteries
Mitsubishi Internal

3

In January 2023, we installed demonstration
facilities for two concepts
linked to quick chargers
and bi-directional chargers
for electrified vehicles in
the M-Tech Lab*2, a smart
M-Tech Lab
grid demonstration facility
at the Okazaki Plant, where we are conducting demonstration tests.
Both systems utilize used battery modules. One isan energy storage system that connects to the powerline of a quick charger and discharges stored power
to reduce power peaks when fast-charging electrified
vehicles. The other is an energy storage unit, which isconnected to a bidirectional charger in a CHAdeMO*3
standard. This unit stores energy even when the electrified vehicles are away, facilitating efficient energy management. In the future, we will work with energy storage
equipment manufacturers to introduce these systems at
Group sales companies’ shops and other locations.
*2 M-Tech Lab: Test equipment for a smart grid demonstration, ourfirst initiative utilizing used batteries, began operating in April 2012.
*3 CHAdeMO: A quick-charging system for electric vehicles, a global
standard that Japan led the way in standardizing in 2010
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TOPICS

Launch of Joint Demonstration of Movable Storage Batteries Utilizing Used Batteries
In September 2023, MITSUBISHI MOTORS and Hitachi,Ltd. have begun a joint demonstration of “Battery
Cube*1,” a movable storage battery that utilizes usedbatteries from electrified vehicles. This is part of an effort to realize a circular economy for batteries installedin electrified vehicles.
This demonstration, which aims to verify the practicality of the Battery Cube, employs used batteries
from the OUTLANDER PHEV, our plug-in hybrid vehicle.
The demonstration, which assumes power outages
due to a disaster across a wide area, connects a V2X*2
system from Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. with theBattery Cube’s CHAdeMO V2H*3 connector. Power fromthe Battery Cube is being used to drive the “Urban Ace
HF,” Hitachi’s standard elevator. In addition to supplying power from electrified vehicles equipped with V2H
functionality, which has been proven in the past, thiscombination using a Battery Cube should help to ensure
continuous backup power supply in case of disaster.
We aim to begin working with Hitachi to reuse usedbatteries from electrified vehicles and commercialize
Battery Cube in FY2024. We will work together to introduce Battery Cube to companies and local governments.
We are also planning a joint demonstration for energy

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Left: Battery Cube supplying electricity
Right: Used batteries inside the Battery Cube

management that connects electrified vehicles andBattery Cube with solar panels and other devices to makeeffective use of renewable energy. In addition to reusing
batteries from electrified vehicles, we will study concepts
for subsequent recycling, in line with our aim of realizing
a circular economy for electrified vehicle batteries.
*1 B
 attery Cube: A registered trademark of Hitachi Building Systems
Co., Ltd. in Japan*2 V2X (Vehicle to X): A generic term for technologies that connect
and interoperate between automobiles and various objects. In
the energy field, V2X systems are being put to practical use toenable the mutual supply of electric power by connecting electric vehicles to homes, buildings, and grid systems.
*3 C
 HAdeMO V2H: A Vehicle to Home standard for CHAdeMO, aquick recharging method proposed as a standard by Japan’s
CHAdeMO Association.

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Demonstration Projects of Autonomous Street Lighting That Utilizes Used Batteries from Plug-in Hybrid
Vehicles (PHEV)MITSUBISHI MOTORS and MIRAI-LABO Co., Ltd. are developing an autonomous street lighting system using
used batteries from PHEV in hopes of contributing todecarbonization through the increased use of renewable energy. Our autonomous street lighting systems
store solar power generated during the day in usedbatteries from PHEV, using that power to illuminate
LED lights at night. Since they do not require an external power supply, the streetlights do not go out inthe event of a disaster or power failure. Used batteriesmean that CO2 emissions from battery production arelower than for streetlights using new batteries, and CO2
emissions during operation are zero, as the electricity
comes from solar power.
In FY2022 to FY2023, we commenced a demonstration project that involved installing 24 autonomous
street lighting systems on the facilities of the Okazaki
Plant, Mizushima Plant, Kyoto Plant, and Tokachi Research & Development Center. We are acquiring usage
data on batteries and other components and verifying
the practicality of the systems, looking at such factors
as the number of non-sunlit days. We aim to bringing
the system to market in FY2024.

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Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3Development of Improving Fuel
Economy Technologies
MITSUBISHI MOTORS is continuously promoting the

Number of Autonomous Street Lighting Systems
Installed (As of April 2024)
LocationsOkazaki Plant
Mizushima Plant
Kyoto Plant
Tokachi Research & Development Center
Total

Numberinstalled
15
2
4
3
24

development of powertrain technologies to reduce
fuel consumption and improve energy efficiency.
Idle Reduction System “AS&G” (Auto Stop & Go)
AS&G is an idle reduction system that automaticallystops and starts the engine. This has a major effect on
improving the fuel economy because no fuel is consumed when at a stop. When fitted with a coasting stopfunction, AS&G stops the engine while decelerating.

BRAKE ON

BRAKE OFF

Okazaki Plant

Mizushima
Plant

Kyoto Plant

TokachiResearch &Development
Center

Deceleration Energy Recovery(Power Generation Control)
This technology involves the intensive charging of thebattery using electric power generated while decelerating. This reduces the amount of power required
from the engine, thereby improving fuel economy.

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Hybrid System
The eK series (excluding the “eK WAGON”) uses MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ 12V BSG*1 hybrid system. The power
produced by regenerative energy during deceleration
is used to efficiently charge the lithium-ion battery,
and the motor assists the engine during acceleration to achieve torquey and fuel-efficient driving andsmooth engine stopping and starting.
The new “OUTLANDER” uses 48V BSG hybrid system specifications, generating more power from theenergy of deceleration.
*1 Short for “belt-driven starter generator,” the BSG adds motor
functionality to the generator, using a belt drive to assist engine startup and providing power assistance.

Motor
Lithium-ion
batteryEngineHybrid system on the “eK X”

Variable Valve Timing Mechanism
Mitsubishi Innovative Value timing Electronic Control
System (MIVEC)

The MIVEC is a variable valve timing mechanism forminimizing fuel consumption. The intake valve lift iscontinuously varied according to the operating condition to minimize air intake energy loss, resulting in
improved fuel efficiency.
Gasoline Direct-Injection Turbo Engine
The “ECLIPSE CROSS” adopts a 1.5L downsized direct-injection turbo engine (4B40). By precisely controlling in-cylinder injection and intake port injection
based on driving circumstances, this engine delivers
superior fuel economy and a clean exhaust gas. By
combining an exhaust manifold integrated with thecylinder head, intake and exhaust MIVEC, and a compact turbocharger with an electric wastegate actuator, the engine optimizes supercharging pressure
control to respond as the driver demands, thus delivering a comfortable and powerful driving.
The new “OUTLANDER” is also equipped with anext-generation 1.5L downsized direct injection turbocharged gasoline engine, which is an improved version of the 4B40 engine. Additionally, it is combinedwith a hybrid system that incorporates a 48V BSG.
This system assists the engine during start-up andacceleration with the motor, achieving a high level of
performance and fuel efficiency.

ESG Data

Targetl 9.4

Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3

Clean Diesel Turbo Engines
The new “TRITON” we launched in Thailand in July
2023 is equipped with a new 2.4L diesel turbo engine.
The weight and friction losses of the engine are reduced due to the optimally designed key components
such as the cylinder block, piston and connecting
rods. Additionally, the fuel injection system has been
upgraded to the next generation, providing high performance while achieving excellent fuel efficiency andclean exhaust gas characteristics.
In February 2024, we added a higher-output version of the engine with a two-stage turbocharger.
With a maximum output of 150 kW and maximum
torque of 470 Nm, it delivers powerful acceleration
and abundant torque that rises responsively from low
to mid-range speeds.
New Gasoline Engine for Electrified Vehicles
The HEV models of “XPANDER” and “XPANDER CROSS”
that went on sale in Thailand in February 2024 arepowered by a newly developed 1.6L gasoline engine forelectrified vehicles. A high expansion ratio cycle (Atkinson cycle*2) is used to improve combustion efficiency,
and an electric water pump has been adopted for the
first time in a MITSUBISHI MOTORS engine to eliminate
the auxiliary drive belt and reduce mechanical losses.

Exhaust side
Variable lift
sensorContinuously variable
valve lift system
Intake side
Variable camphase system

Variable lift
electric actuator
MIVEC engine

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1.6L gasoline engine for electrified vehicles
Direct injection turbocharged gasoline engine (4B40)
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Equipped with a 2.4L Clean Diesel Turbo Engine

ESG Data

Targetl 9.4

Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3are carried out systematically, we have formulated a

Taking the Initiative in Business
Activities Toward Carbon Neutrality

medium- to long-term roadmap toward carbon neutrality. Following this plan, we are working to develop
future technologies, improve production processes

To become carbon neutral, MITSUBISHI MOTORS will

and expand the introduction of renewable energy.

approach the issue from both the “demand side”

We have established the CO2 Reduction Promotion(energy consumption) and the “supply side” (energy

Subcommittee as an infrastructure of the Sustainabil-

generation and procurement). To ensure our activities

ity Committee. The subcommittee, which has mem-

“Seven Approaches” to Become Carbon Neutral“TRITON”

After launching “TRITON” in Thailand in July 2023,
MITSUBISHI MOTORS added a new variant in February
2024, which adopts a higher output version of its engine to respond to market diversification.
The new clean diesel engine with two-stage turbocharger offers maximum output of 150 kW and maximum torque of 470 Nm. It delivers a powerful sense ofacceleration and abundant torque that rises responsively from low to mid-range speeds.
In addition, the engine uses a “urea SCR*1 system”
that purifies nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted from diesel
engines by using AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution,
thereby achieving clean emissions along with low fuelconsumption and high power output.
Torque (Nm)Supply side: Transition to low-cost, stable renewable energy(5) Introducing renewable energy(such as solar power generation)(6) Promoting the procurementof renewable energy

Supply side

Energy storage(reutilizing used batteries)

Electricity

Demand side(1) Making manufacturing
processes more efficient

Gas

CO2

(2) Promoting energy-saving
activities(3) Promoting the electrificationof motive power

Dealers

Plants(4) Developing new-generation
technologies

Output (kW)Painting process

Press process(7) Offsetting/recovering carbon

Production management

CarbonneutralProduction of plastic parts
Body assembly
Engine speed (rpm)2.4L clean diesel turbo engine

Production of battery packs

Engine machining and assembly process
Customers*1 SCR: Selective catalytic reduction*2 A dBlue®: A registered trademark of the German Association of
the Automotive Industry (VDA)
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Welding process

Testing process

Casting and forging processes

Demand side: Work to minimize energy consumption
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bers from production, development and sales companies in Japan and overseas, aims to help the entire
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Group achieve carbon neutrality
in its business activities. The subcommittee sharesinformation on the progress of action plans, actual
CO2 emissions, and other pertinent data. It also drafts
reduction measures, considers future technologies,
and deliberates the future energy mix.

Introduction of Renewable Energy

Subcommittee to Promote the Reduction of CO₂(Chair: Senior Executive Officer in charge of Production)

Person in charge of the initiative: Division General Manager,
Production Strategy Planning Division

Production Engineering:
Division General Manager,
Production Engineering Division
Domestic plants: Plant managers
Overseas plants:
People in charge of production companies overseas
Development (business sites):
Division General Manager,
Development Management Division
Sales companies: Presidents of sales companies
Electricity procurement:
Division General Manager,
Procurement Communication Division
Gathering/sharing of information:
General Manager,
Sustainability Promotion Department

Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3

Initiatives at Manufacturing Plants
To reduce CO2 emissions from production activities,

able energy in its operations, taking into consideration

we have established a medium- to long-term road-the energy situation at each site. To do so, we are in-map to achieve carbon neutrality in each area of

troducing in-house renewable energy generation andproduction technology—pressing, welding, painting,purchasing renewable energy from energy suppliers.

assembly and powertrain—and we are developing

to achieve carbon neutrality, and we are proactively

future technologies and improving production processes to this end.

introducing solar power generation at our locations.

We are sharing good practices among all sites

In addition, in FY2023 we began introducing CO2-free

and incorporating a variety of plans into our annu-

electricity derived from renewable energy sources foral capital investment plans at individual bases andsome of our domestic production facilities.

implementing them. We are improving the efficiency
of production equipment, using electric equipment

TOPICSIn charge of promoting overall activities(Carbon Neutral Promotion Office)Promotion structure and responsible parties

Targetl 9.4

MITSUBISHI MOTORS is actively seeking to use renew-

We believe solar power offers us an important way(As of April 2024)

ESG Data

instead of the use of fuels, steam or compressed

Starting to Use Solar Power Generation Equipment(Rooftop of the Plant)

air, and upgrading general equipment to more energy-saving models.
In energy-saving activities involving participants

In FY2023, we introduced solar panels to supply 2.8MWof power at Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation(MMPC), 1.7MW at Asian Transmission Corporation (ATC),and 1.3MW at the Mizushima Plant. We also added solar
panels at other locations: 5.6MW at Mitsubishi Motors(Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh), 2.0MW at MMTh Engine Co.,
Ltd. (MEC), and 5.6MW at PT MITSUBISHI Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia(MMKI), bringing total
Group generating
capacity to approximately 30MW.

from production sites and production technology
and motive power departments, we are working to
improve the operation of energy-intensive processes
such as painting and casting. We also review the operation and management of power supply equipment
such as boilers and compressors, and strive to prevent air leaks and other losses. These activities focus
on operational improvements following the introduction of new facilities.

Solar power system at MMTh’s
No. 3 Plant
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TOPICSTOPICS

Optimizing Operational Control of the Painting
Process (Okazaki Plant)
At the Okazaki Plant, MITSUBISHI MOTORS has substantiallyrevised how we manage the painting process, and we areundertaking thorough initiatives toward energy conservation.
Quality control during the painting process requires that
air control be closely monitored. We have carefully reviewed
individual conditions and introduced revisions to temperature and humidity, reducing air speed and intermittent
operation, employing blowers in processes that use compressed air, and controlling air conditioning in response to
the temperature and humidity of the outside air.
As a result of these efforts, we expect to reduceenergy consumption throughout the overall painting
process by approximately 10% and reduce CO2 emissions by
3,500 tons per year.
Going forward, we will
apply the knowledge
we gain at the Okazaki
Bird’s-eye view of the paint plant
Plant to other sites.

ESG Data

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Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3

Office Initiatives

Efforts to Reduce Air Consumption (Kyoto Plant)
The compressors used to produce compressed air account for about 20% of the energy used by the Kyoto
Plant. Accordingly, decreasing the plant’s consumption ofcompressed air is a priority for reducing CO2 emissions.
In FY2023, we focused on reducing the amount ofcompressed air wasted in the casting process. We introduce such measures as the intermittent use of air forcooling and cleaning. We also expanded the rotary waterdrainage system, which we found to be highly effective
in FY2022, to other lines, and installed three new units.
Furthermore, we upgraded our compressor, improving
the energy efficiency of the compressed air supply.
These measures are expected to reduce compressor power consumption by more than 15% and CO2
emissions by approximately 2,800 tons per year.

We are also promoting the use of renewable energy and introducing various types of energy-saving
equipment in areas other than manufacturing, suchas at R&D and head office locations.
Part of the electric power used at the Researchand Development Building (Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture)and head office (Minato-ku, Tokyo) is supplied byrenewable energy, thanks to the erection of rooftop
solar power system and making use of the Tradable Green Certificates System*. Also, CO2 emissions
are being reduced by using energy-saving electricalequipment and air conditioners.
In July 2020, we began tracking electricity use andpower generation per capita at our Research and Development Building, comparing these figures with otheroffices, and using digital signage to show year-on-yearcomparisons by month. In these ways, we are working
to increase employee awareness about saving energy.

at the Okazaki Plant

Steam
Welding
process

Electricity

Gas andelectricity

Pretreatment Electrodeposition Drying and baking
Gas andelectricity

Upgraded inverter-type compressor

Drying and baking
Steam, electricity,
compressed air

Sealing

Gas andelectricity

Middle coat/topcoat Drying and baking

Digital signage at Research and Development
Building (Okazaki)

Assembly
process

Main measures

Change temperature and humidity conditions, reduce booth air speed
and intermittent operation
Use compressed air blowers, control air conditioning according to outside
air temperature and humidity* This system is used to trade environmental added value of
renewable energy generated from natural energy sources using
renewable energy certificates issued by a certificate issuer andconfirmed by a third-party organization.

Overview of the Painting Process and Energy Inputs

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Dealer Initiatives

ESG Data

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Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3Dealers That Have Acquired “Eco-Action 21” Certification (As of March 1, 2024)
Company

water they use, lowering the amount of waste they

Aomori Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Toyama Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Kyushu Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Higashi Nihon Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd. Toyama Diamond Motors Co., Ltd.
Oita Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Ibaraki Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Kumamoto Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Sobu Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Kyoto Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Nagasaki Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Tokai Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Nishi Nihon Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd. Ishikawa Chuo Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd. Sunen Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Shiga Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.*1
Mie Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
Gunma Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

produce, and promoting the widespread use of elec-*1 Certification received for the Kyoto Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd. Group

MITSUBISHI MOTORS encourages our dealers in Japanto acquire Eco-Action 21 certification and carry out
activities such as reducing the amount of energy andtrified vehicles.

TOPICS

Eco-Action 21 is an environmental management
certification and registration system based on guidelines recommended by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment. Eco-Action 21 has the following three features.
• The environmental management framework is easy
for small and medium-sized businesses to configureand operate.
• The system enables organizations to track and manage their CO2 emissions, working toward zero CO2.
• The system facilitates thorough management ofcompliance with environmental laws and regulations.
For details on Eco-Action 21, please see the website of the system’s
central secretariat (only in Japanese).
WEB https://www.ea21.jp/

Rolling out the DENDO DRIVE STATION across Japan’s Prefectures

Nationwide map of DENDO DRIVE STATIONs

We seek to put DENDO DRIVE STATIONs into operation in prefectures across Japan. DENDO DRIVE STATIONs are next-generation dealerships where visitors canexperience the appeal of electrified vehicles, including their use as power sourcesin times of disaster and their contribution to the environment.
In FY2023, we opened four stations*2, bringing the nationwide total to 97.
By deploying DENDO DRIVE STATION branches across Japan, we will increase
the significance of electrified vehicles by diversifying their energy sources andcommunicating their value as sources of electric power in times of disaster.
Please see our website for details on our next-generation dealerships, called DENDO DRIVESTATIONs. (only in Japanese)
WEB https:/ttps://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/carlife/phev/dendo/index.html*2 The Shin-Nanbu Branch of Kumamoto Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd., the Saga Branch of
Kyushu Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd., and the Auto Mall Tarami and Sasebo branches ofNagasaki Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

Shin Nanbu Branch, Kumamoto Mitsubishi Motor Sales Co., Ltd.

Exterior

Lifestyle Corner
In a corner designed to look like a typicalhousehold dining area, we conduct a “1500W
experience demonstration” to show how
daily life can go one, even during disasters, by using just a 100V AC power supply(1500W) from an electrified vehicle.

Electrified Vehicle Charging Facilities
Electricity generated by the solar powersystem is used to charge electrified
vehicles through V2H*3 equipment.

*3 V2H: Vehicle to home, V2H is a system that enables electricity stored in a car’s battery to be supplied to the home.
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Physical Distribution
Capture and visualize Global Logistics
CO2 Emissions
MITSUBISHI MOTORS is promoting to capture andvisualize Global Logistics CO2 emissions across the

ESG Data

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Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3

In addition to the ongoing efforts to understandWorking to Reduce CO2 Emissions from Logistics

Logistics CO2 emissions from overseas production

We are promoting initiatives to reduce Logistics CO2

plants, in FY2023, we expanded the scope to include

emissions in the transportation of production parts,

overseas vehicle sales subsidiaries. Furthermore, we

after sales parts, and finished vehicles. Key logistics

are analyzing the visualized Logistics CO2 emissions

efficiency measures include not only improvements

and promote initiatives to reduce emissions.

driven by our own efforts, such as packaging improvements and increasing transport loading rates,

global supply chain, including overseas operations.

but also active and comprehensive initiatives throughcollaboration with logistics partners. These include
promoting eco-driving, increasing the size of transport equipment, modal shifts, reducing transport

Schematic of Our Global Logistics Domain
Procurement, parts, and supply
logistics

Our plants
in JapanPorts, airports and logistics bases

Vehicle distribution
centers

Logistics
warehouse

Domestic
suppliers

Vehicledealers
in JapanSales
locationsPorts, airports and logistics bases

partners, and shared use of logistics facilities. In addition to these proactive and comprehensive measures,
we are considering collaborating more closely with
Production parts logistics
TrucksPorts, airports and logistics bases

Procurement, parts, and supply
logistics
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Trainsvehicles that run on non-fossil fuels.

Car carriers Trains

Ports, airports and logistics bases
Vehicle distribution
centers

Logistics
warehouse

Our plants
overseas

Container
ships

logistics partners to encourage the introduction of

Finished vehicle logistics
Trailers

Ocean and air

Overseas
suppliers

distances through joint transportation with alliance

Logistics of finished vehicles,
parts, and supplies

After sales parts logistics
Trucks

Vehicledealers
overseas
Sales
locationsContainer
ships

Trains

Logistics of finishedvehicles, parts, and supplies
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Targetsl 13.1l 13.2l 13.3

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Initiatives to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Parts and Finished Vehicle Transportation
 Improvement Example 1: E nlarge transportation equipment: Introduced full trailers(Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture → Distribution center near MITSUBISHI MOTORS Mizushima Plant)
Previously: Transported by large trucks

 Improvement Example 3: M odal Shift: Use of Rail Freight Transportation(Mizushima Plant → Niigata Prefecture)

After improvement: Introduction of full trailers

Distribution route: Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture → Distribution center near Mizushima Plant(Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture), approx. 400 km
Previously:
After improvement:
Improvement effectLarge trucks
Full trailers
Trips per month40
22
Down by 18
228t-CO2
150t-CO2
Down by 78t-CO2
Annual CO2 Emissions

Target logistics route: Kurashiki Cargo Terminal Station → Niigata Cargo Terminal Station,
approx. 790km
Previously:
After improvement:
Improvement effectTransported by trailer Transported by rail
10.8t-CO2
2.4t-CO2
Down by 8.4t-CO2
Annual CO2 Emissions

 Improvement Example 2: Modal Shift That Utilizes Domestic Vessels*(Shin Moji Port → Osaka South Port)
Shipping
point
Large truck

Relay
point

Approx. 500km

Shin Moji Port

Semi-trailer

Osaka
South Port

Domestic vessel

Logistics
depot

Semi-trailer

Okazaki Plant
Large truck

Target logistics route: Kitakyushu area → Okazaki Plant (Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture), approx.
750 kmPreviously:
After improvement:
Transported by large
Transported by
Improvement effecttrucksdomestic vessels
265t-CO2111t-CO2
Down by 154t-CO2
Annual CO2 Emissions* Domestic vessel: Ship used for transport cargo within in Japan

In addition, our use of domestic vessels for modal shift (Shin Moji Port
to Osaka South Port) was commended by the Director-General of the
Maritime Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport andTourism as an excellent operator in the “FY2023 Eco-Ship Modal Shift
Project” organized by the Japan Long-Course Ferry Association, and wasawarded the “Eco-Ship Mark” certification.
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Resource Recycling Initiatives
Progress in FY2023
Direct landfill waste(Management Target
Companies: 20)[FY2022: less than 0.5%]

Less than0.5% Promoted strengthening adoption of non-fossilbased plastic
 In 2023, installed demonstration equipment at the
Okazaki Plant’s M-Tech Lab for the demonstrationof two concepts employing used batteries fromelectrified vehicles in conjunction with quick chargers and bidirectional chargers, and demonstrations are underway.
 In FY2022 and FY2023, installed 24 autonomous
streetlights employing used batteries at our domestic
facilities and conducted demonstration projects.
<Related pages>
P12 MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ Materiality
P15, P17 Materiality
P23 Environmental Plan Package
P26 Environmental Management
P120 E nvironmental Data Related to Products andBusiness Activities:
Generated waste, generated waste and externally disposed waste (MITUBISHI MOTORS alone),raw material inputs

Basic Approach
The rise in populations and economic growth inemerging markets is leading to a rise in the consumption of minerals, fossil fuels and other resources.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS is working to use fewer
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vehicles. This believe underpins our belief that effective resource use is an important priority. The Environmental Plan Package positions resource recycling
as an environmental issue to engage in directly, andwe are contributing to a resource-recycling-oriented
society by minimizing input resources and maximizing resource efficiency.
Countries and industry groups are formulating
various initiatives in order to promote automobile
recycling and correct processing. In response, we
set targets to improve the ease of recycling, reduce
the use of lead, and introduce recycled parts for new
vehicles when the “MITSUBISHI MOTORS Recycling
Initiative” was established in 1998. We have continued
to engage in this initiative.

Recycling-Based Design and Development
Under vehicle recycling legislation in Japan, Europe,
China, and other countries, automobile manufacturers are obligated to consider recycling when developing products.
We conduct design and development that actively incorporates not just recycling, but all aspectsof the 3Rs including reduction and reuse. We have
implemented the 3Rs in the stage starting with conceptual design in accordance with our unique “Recycling Plan Guidelines.”
With regard to wires and harnesses, and motors,
we have improved detachability and ease of recyclingin accordance with the “Harness Design Guidelines.”
We are also promoting the increased use in otherparts of recycled materials and non-fossil- based plastic used in vehicles, such as biomass plastics. Recycled
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such as dashboards, and biomass plastics are used forinterior parts such as steering wheel garnishes.
At dealers, bumpers recovered or replaced during
repairs are recycled for battery trays and other exterior parts.
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Using Thermoplastic Resin
The “TRITON,” which was launched in 2023, uses easily
recyclable thermoplastic resin* for exterior and interior parts.
* Thermoplastic resin: A plastic that resists deforming at room
temperatures, but softens and becomes easy to mold whenheated, and hardens again when cooled

Main parts (indicated in green)that use thermoplastic resin

Exterior

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Promote recycling of end-of-life vehicles
MITSUBISHI MOTORS encourages the recycling of endof-life vehicles to reduce the environmental impact
of waste from these vehicles. In Japan, the European
Union (EU) and other regions, we promote recyclingin accordance with the automobile recycling laws ofeach country. We comply carefully with the evolving
automobile recycling laws that are being introducedin emerging countries in Asia.
The Environmental Targets 2030 identify thereuse of batteries used in electrified vehicles as one
item to be addressed. From the perspective of conserving resources, we are undertaking initiatives toutilize used batteries.

Reuse of Batteries Used in Electrified Vehicles
Used electrified vehicle batteries retain sufficientstorage capacity to make them useful for other applications, so from the perspective of conserving resources we are working to effectively reuse electrified
vehicle batteries. To ensure these batteries can beeffectively used for storage, we are conducting verification using a large-scale rooftop solar power systemat the Okazaki Plant and built a power storage systemthat employs used batteries from the “OUTLANDER
PHEV” (previous model).
In addition, we have begun a joint demonstration
project with Hitachi, Ltd. of the Battery Cube*1, a movable storage battery that utilizes used batteries fromelectrified vehicles. In this demonstration, used bat-

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teries from our “OUTLANDER PHEV” (previous model)

Response to Automobile Recycling Laws in Japan

will be installed in the Battery Cube to verify its prac-

Since the End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Law was en-ticality in the event of a power outage caused by aacted in Japan in 2005, we have been accepting usedwide-area disaster.

automobile shredder residue (ASR*2), airbags, andIn January 2023, we installed equipment for thedemonstration of two concepts employing usedfluorocarbons for recycling.
Regarding ASR recycling, we participate in ART*3 inbatteries in conjunction with quick chargers and bidi-

order to jointly process ASR. As a result of the cre-rectional chargers at the Okazaki Plant, and we haveation of new processing facilities and other measures,

begun the demonstration. Going forward, we will work

the ASR recycling rate in FY2023 was 96.5%, substan-with energy storage equipment manufacturers totially above the statutory standard of 70% in effectintroduce these systems at Group’s sales companies’

since 2015. We will continue to develop new recycling

dealers and in other locations. (See P35 for details.)

facilities to ensure the stable processing of ASR.

*1 Battery Cube: Registered trademark in Japan of Hitachi HighTech Corporation

In addition, with MIRAI-LABO Co., Ltd., we have begun
the development of autonomous street lighting byreusing batteries from electrified vehicles. Our autonomous street lighting systems store solar power
generated during the day in used electrified vehicle
batteries, using that power to illuminate LED lights
at night. From FY2022 to FY2023, we installed a totalof 24 autonomous street lighting systems and conducted demonstration projects at the Okazaki Plant,
the Mizushima Plant, the Kyoto Plant, and the Tokachi
Research and Development Center, and we hope tobegin commercial sales in FY2024.
In Japan, Europe and North America, we have

We outsource the treatment of airbags and fluorocarbons to the Japan Auto Recycling Partnership(JARP).
In FY2023, our effective recycling rate for end-oflife vehicles*4 exceeded 99%, surpassing the government’s stipulated effective recycling rate of 95%.
*2 Automobile shredder residue*3 A utomobile Shredder Residue Recycling Promotion Teamestablished by 13 companies, including Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.,
Mazda Motor Corporation and MITSUBISHI MOTORS.
*4 Effective recycling rate: The recycling rate for end-of-life vehicles.
The ratio recycled in the dismantling and shredding process isapproximately 83% (cited from the materials of the 3rd joint
meeting of the Automobile Recycling Expert Committee of theCentral Environmental Council and the Automobile Recycling
Working Group of the Industrial Structure Council in May 2003),
multiplied by the remaining ASR ratio of 17% and the ASR recycling rate for the relevant fiscal year.

begun creating a system for collecting used batteries.
The aim is to develop recycling technologies for andproperly dispose of batteries for electric vehicles andplug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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Recycling Promotion in the EU
Response to the EU’s Directive on the Recycling ofEnd-of-Life Vehicles
In the EU, in accordance with the End-of-Life Vehicles
Directive*1 established in 2000, automobile manufacturers or importers must accept and recycle end-oflife vehicles.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS built a system of acceptanceand recycling in line with the actual situation of EU
member countries centering on our European subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. (MME).

In the EU, automobile manufacturers must provide
dismantling information for new model vehicles totreatment operators. We provide such information ona timely basis by using the International Dismantling
mobile manufacturers.
Response to the EU’s Directives on Approval for Vehicle Models for Recyclability
In the EU, satisfying the minimum 95% recyclability rate is a requirement for type approval of vehicle
models, and we established a system that satisfies
the requirements of this directive. Our vehicles sold in
the EU meet the requirements of the directive under
this system.

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ated through manufacturing by improving its production processes. As for the generated waste, we reduce
treatment costs and continue to improve the sorting
and treating methods to utilize it as resources.
Effective Use of Resources and Recycling
Reuse within
the process
Internal reuse
Valuable sale
Material recycling
Thermal recycling
Simple incineration
Direct to landfill

Low

Information System (IDIS) jointly developed by auto-

We are working to reduce the amount of waste gener-

Rate of Effective Use

Provision of Dismantling Information

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Reducing Waste Volume by Upgrading Sludge
Dewatering Equipment (Okazaki Plant)High*1 “Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on
End-of- Life Vehicles”

Initiatives to Reduce Waste Generation andReuse Resources in Production Activities

Valuablematerials

We replaced a sludge dehydrator and sludge conveying
equipment at the Okazaki Plant’s integrated wastewater treatment plant with equipment that uses a different treatment method, thereby reducing emissions ofindustrial waste and saving energy.
In the past, sludge was dewatered using a centrifugal separation method. To lower the sludge’s moisture
content, we introduced a screw-type dehydrator andswitched to an energy-saving sludge conveying system.
As a result of these equipment upgrades, we reduced
the volume of sludge discharged from the integrated
wastewater treatment facility by more than 30%, andelectricity consumption was reduced by more than 50%.

Waste

Responses Related to the Plastic Resource Circulation Act

Newly installed screw-type sludge
dewatering equipment

In FY2023, our volume of industrial waste from products using plastic was 1,796 tons, and the recycling
rate was 97%*2.
We will continue to actively engage in the 3Rs(reduce, reuse, recycle) of waste plastic.
*2 Scope of application: MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION

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With regard to waste generated by our businessactivities, to achieve the goal set in Environmental
Targets 2030 of “zero direct landfill waste (less than0.5%),” we are working to reduce waste generated in external and reuse resources. In FY2023, ourmanagement target companies achieved zero direct
landfill waste (less than 0.5%).
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Progress in FY2023
 Obtained information on GADSL*1 regulated substances and upgraded our management system inorder to properly manage hazardous substancesin products.
*1 Global Automotive Declarable Substance List, a list to
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Targetl 3.9

Basic Approach
Vehicles are products that can affect human healthand biodiversity through the emission of environmental pollutants and chemical substances during business activities or product use.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS aims to contribute to therealization of a pollution-free society and has positioned it as one of the key challenges in its Environmental Plan Package. We are working to reduce theenvironmental impact of our products and the pollution resulting from our business activities.
In the stage of product development, along with
reducing noxious components of exhaust gases andpromoting the development of fuel economy improving technologies and electrification technologies, we
strive to manage hazardous substances. In production
processes, we are endeavoring to reduce air pollutants emitted from out plants by voluntarily enacting
activity standards that are stricter than legal requirements. In order to reduce the impact on the environment from air pollutants and chemical substances,
we engage in the prevention of pollution throughout
all our business activities.

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Targetl 6.3

Targetsl 12.4l 12.5

Improving Gasoline Engine Vehicles
In the 1960s, emissions of carbon monoxide (CO),hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) wererestricted by regulations, and those restrictions have
gradually been tightened since.
We have taken various measures since such regulations were first introduced. Currently, our products
are compliant with strict emission regulations, thanks
to the advanced technologies such as electronicallycontrolled fuel injectors for combustion control, gasoline particulate filter (GPF) systems, and improved
catalyst technologies.

Improving Diesel Engine Vehicles
For diesel engine vehicles, emissions of CO, HC, NOx,and particulate matter (PM) *2 have been regulated
in some countries and regions, such as Japan, UnitedStates and European countries, since the 1970s.
Since such regulations were first introduced, we
have taken measures including improving the combustion technology. To comply with these regulations,
we have developed and produced clean diesel engines
by systemizing combustion control technologies suchas variable geometry turbocharger and high pressure
fuel injection system, as well as after-treatment technologies such as NOx trap catalyst, diesel particulate

Purifying Exhaust Gas while Driving

filter, and urea selective catalytic reduction system.
*2 Micron-sized particles such as soot contained in exhaust gas

In addition to developing and popularizing electrified
vehicles, which emit little exhaust while driving, weare endeavoring to develop and improve gasoline anddiesel vehicles that emit fewer hazardous substances.

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Clean Diesel Engine Systems

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Variable Geometry (VG) Turbocharger

DPF substantially reduces emissions of particulate

Continuously controlling the variable nozzle ofmatter by filtering and burning it.

ESG Data

Targetl 6.3

Targetsl 12.4l 12.5the turbine optimally boosts power to the engine
throughout its full operating range, improving fuelefficiency and reducing PM emissions.

Urea Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) System
NOx from diesel engines’ emissions are reduced andpurified using an aqueous urea solution (AdBlue®*1),
Common Rail Fuel Injection System

breaking them down into non-polluting nitrogen

Particulate matter and NOx, which can be generated

and water.

through heterogeneous combustion, are suppressed*1 Registered trademark of the Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA)by using a high-pressure fuel pump, common rail
accumulator that stores highly pressurized fuel, andelectronically controlled fuel injectors.

[Clean Diesel Engine System (4N14 Engine)]

Intercooler

Turbocharger

IntakeInjection of AdBlue®

SCR catalyst

ASC*3
NOx
reduction

EngineExhaustgas

Fuel pump

NH₃ reduces
NOx into H₂O
and N₂.

Oxidation
Common rail catalyst s-DPF catalyst*2 Aqueous urea tank Urea SCR system*2 s-DPF: DPF with surface-coated selective reduction catalyst*3 ASC: Ammonia slip catalyst
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Targetl 3.9Management of Material Data by IMDS

Reduction of Hazardous Substances
Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)
and the EU’s end-of-life vehicles directive (a recyclinglaw), MITSUBISHI MOTORS is working to reduce thehicle parts delivered by suppliers are collected by the
IMDS*4, an international system for collecting suchdata. Together with overseas, we utilize the collected
data under a globally centralized internal system forreducing hazardous substances.

use of four substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, andIn cooperation with suppliers, we are complying

hexavalent chromium). We are also taking measureswith the REACH regulation, a general system for theto comply with individual countries’ regulations on

registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction

the use of hazardous substances, such as the EU’sof substances used in the EU.

end-of-life vehicles directive, the REACH regulation*1
concerning substances and the Convention on POPs* .
2

At present, in addition to four substances andother heavy metals, the use of VOCs*3, bromine-based
flame retardants and various other substances isregulated. Regulations similar to European ones arebeing enforced in developing countries in Asia as well.
We are working to voluntarily reduce hazardous
substances by setting internal technical standards.
*1 REACH stands for “Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation andRestriction of Chemicals.” Enacted on June 1, 2007, the REACH
regulation is a general system to register, evaluate, authorize
and restrict the use of substances*2 Persistent Organic Pollutants*3 Volatile Organic Compounds
Data (p. 119): Emissions of Sulfur Oxide, Nitrogen Oxide, VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and Ozone-Depleting Substances

We have improved our internal management
system to properly manage hazardous substances in
products by incorporating information on GADSL-regulated substances. We collect IMDS data inputted byTargetsl 12.4l 12.5

To provide customers with a healthy and safe cabin
space, we work to reduce VOCs inside the cabin.
VOCs are organic compounds that are easily volatilized at room temperature such as formaldehyde
and toluene. These compounds are thought to cause
sick building syndrome, and may irritate the eyes,
nose, and throat. In an automobile cabin, they aremainly generated by adhesives and paint used in interior parts.
Please see the JAMA website for details regarding
the Voluntary Guidelines.
WEB https://www.jama.or.jp/english/news/past/release/2005/
050214.html

suppliers and utilize the system to automatically determine the compliance status with regulations if any

Progress

newly regulated substances are found in components,

We are working to develop materials with low VOC

based on the content and materials used. We are

emissions to reduce in-cabin VOCs.

also introducing component replacement and designchanges in accordance with regulations.

Example of Measures to Reduce VOCs

CarpetReduced aldehydes in pile adhesives
Seat
Reduced organic solvents in fabric adhesives
Ornaments Reduced VOCs by using spun-dyed high-gloss
interior parts*4 International Material Data System

Flow of Data Collection through IMDSMITSUBISHI MOTORS
Hazardous
Substance
control

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Targetl 6.3

Reduction of In-Cabin VOCs

Data on the hazardous substances contained in ve-

In accordance with the reduction targets of the Japan

ESG Data

Data input
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Preventing Air Pollution
Reduction of VOC Emissions from
Production Processes
MITSUBISHI MOTORS is applying the waterborne 3WET
paint method*1 to the painting process to reduce
VOC emissions. In Japan, we use this method at theMizushima Plant and the Okazaki Plant. Overseas, thesystem is used on the No. 3 paint line at Mitsubishi
We are also upgrading our robotic and otherby adjusting production lots and collecting more usedthinner. Through these moves, we are reducing VOC
emissions from vehicle production.
*1 With this method, water-soluble paints are used for the
middle and top coats. Solvent-based paint is used only for theclear overcoat.
Data (p. 119): VOCs

Targetl 6.3

Targetsl 12.4l 12.5

Management of Air Pollutants

Appropriate Management of Hazardous Waste

We follow laws and regulations to manage the con-

We manage hazardous waste to avoid importing or

centrations and amounts of such air pollutants asexporting hazardous waste that is restricted by thenitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx) and sootBasel Convention on the Control of Transboundary

emitted in production processes.

Movements of Hazardous and Their Disposal*3.

In addition, we are promoting the replacement of

We also transport and treat waste produced in Ja-

equipment that uses fossil fuels such as kerosene withpan appropriately, based on various legal requirements.

electric devices, including electric heat pumps, to simultaneously reduce air pollutants and CO2 emissions.

*3 T his convention stipulates international frameworks andprocedures related to restrictions on international transfer of acertain types of waste.

Management of Chemical Substances

Appropriate Management of Waste Containing PCBs

Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh).
painting systems, reducing the amount of paint used

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Appropriate Management of Chemical Substances
We have introduced a chemical substance management system for using chemical substances. Before
deploying substances, we examine their physical andchemical properties and the details of usage plans, aswell as legal requirements, conduct risk assessments.

Harmful polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are contained as insulation oil in transformers and condensers that were manufactured a long time ago.
We process waste containing PCBs appropriately, in
accordance with the Act on Special Measures concerning Promotion of Proper Treatment of PCB Waste.

Finally, we judge whether they can be introduced andeducate workers well. We also use this system toconduct centralized management of the most recent
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information. In addition, we
use data from this system to ascertain the quantityof PRTR*2 substances used and report on their usage
and emissions to Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as other aspects of legal compliance.
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*2 PRTR: Pollutant Release and Transfer Register

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Conservation of Water Resources

Targetl 6.4

Basic Approach

Progress in FY2023
 Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh) has
begun recycling condensate from air conditioners
used at painting facilities.
 We installed a manhole-type oil-water separator at
the Kyoto Plant–Kyoto.
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Due to the increasing population and changes in thenatural environment caused by climate change, water supply and demand are becoming tighter in moreregions, and social concern for the preservation ofwater resources are increasing.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS requires a large amount ofindustrial water, city water, and groundwater, etc., forthe automobile production process and discharge ofwater into sewage lines and rivers, etc. In regions wherewater risk is high, it is essential to consider the impactthat water withdrawal and discharge from our businessactivities have on the surrounding environment.
At each plant, we comply with various legal requirements, such as the one on the quality of discharged water. In addition, we work to reduce water
withdrawal amounts and introduce water recycling
technologies based on the status of water resource
management in individual countries and regions.

Water is required for the operations of our business
partners. We are aware of the importance of water risk
management throughout the entire value chain.

Reduction of Water Withdrawal Volume
We are striving to reduce water withdrawal volumes
by reusing washing water used in production processes for pre-washing and by circulating coolingwater and temperature control water.
At the Okazaki Plant and at PT Mitsubishi Motors
Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI), we have set up rainwater storage tanks in order to reuse rainwater.
At the Okazaki Plant, we have also set up equipment to filter groundwater so that it can be used tosupply drinking water to employees and those wholive nearby, in case any disasters occur.
Data (p. 120): Withdrawn water volume

Water Withdrawal Source and Drainage of Each Plant
Plant
Okazaki Plant(Okazaki, Aichi Pref.)Water Withdrawal
Drainage
SourceYahagi River
Kanda River
Tributary →Kanori River
Lake Biwa
Sewage line

Kyoto Plant –Kyoto(Kyoto, Kyoto Pref.)Kyoto Plant –Shiga
Lake Biwa(Konan, Shiga Pref.)Mizushima Plant
Takahashi River(Kurashiki, Okayama Pref.)Mitsubishi Motors
Nong Pla Lai(Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh) Reservoir, etc.
PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Lake Jatiluhur
Yudha Indonesia (MMKI)
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HakkenRiver →
Mizushima
Port
Sewage line

Rainwater storage tanks(Okazaki Plant)

Groundwater membrane
filtration equipment(Okazaki Plant)

Sewage line
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Reuse of Discharged Water

Recycling Condensate from Air Conditioners
Used at Painting Facilities (MMTh)
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh) has
begun recycling condensate from air conditioners
used at its vehicle painting facilities.
The Thai environment is hot and humid
throughout the year, so condensate is steadily
obtained from the dehumidification process of
air conditioners. This condensate is collected in awater storage tank and reused as part of the watersupply to the cooling tower for the chillers, thereby
reducing the water supply to the cooling tower by
about 30%, or 100 m3/day. Furthermore, utilizing
low-temperature (approx. 23°C) condensate helps
to improve cooling towers’ cooling efficiency.
Painting
facility air
conditioner

Cooling
tower

Supply water
Water volume:
300m3/day
Water temperature:30°C

Condensate
Water volume: 100m3/day
Water temperature: 23°C
Water supply from tank
Equivalent to about 30%
of supply water
Condensate

Water storagetank

Overview of condensate recycling

Installed condensate water
storage tank
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The MITSUBISHI MOTORS Group has introduced
wastewater recycling technologies, taking into consideration the situation regarding water resource
management at each facility location. Currently, discharged water recycling plants are operational at PT
Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI) and
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MMTh).
MMKI has been utilizing a water recycling plantsince its establishment in 2017. In FY2023, its wastewater recycling rate reached 67%.
In addition, in January 2022 MMTh began operating its first discharged water recycling plant, in conjunction with the startof operations of a newpaint plant. In FY2023,
the wastewater recycling rate rose was 84%.

Data (p. 120): Withdrawn
water volume

Wastewater recycling plant (MMTh)Prevention of Water Pollution
To prevent water pollution in areas surrounding plants,
we measure and manage the quality of discharged
water based on legal requirements. We also conduct
surveys and confirmations regarding the quality ofgroundwater and soil pollution. In this way, we confirm
that no toxic substances are being discharged to theoutside area. In order to quickly detect abnormalities indischarge water quality due to such factors as rainfall,
we set up a surface oil detector* in front of outlets
leading from the plant to public water and continuously monitor discharge water conditions. We carry out
continuous monitoring so that water discharged from
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authorities and disclose information to the community.
* Detects the presence of oil by capturing changes in reflectanceas the reflectance of oil is greater than that of water

Observation well (Okazaki Plant)

Surface oil detector (Okazaki Plant)

TOPICS

Installation of a Manhole-Type Oil-Water
Separator (Kyoto Plant)
At Kyoto Plant–Kyoto, we installed a manhole-typeoil-water separator in front of the oil film detector as
an enhanced measure to prevent the leakage of pollutants from road surfaces within the plant.
Oil film detectors have traditionally been used tomonitor oil leakage from stormwater outlets at factories. However, after referring a “Non-Specified Pollution
Source Countermeasures” case study of measuresused for busy roads, factories, and commercial facilities, we installed a new
manhole-type oil-water
separator in front of theoil film detector in the
rainwater drainage path.
This allows for the separation and discharge ofsuspended solids and oil
Manhole-type oil-water sepfrom road surface drainarator installed in the storm
age during wet weather.
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Preservation of Biodiversity
Basic Approach Promoted preservation activities that leverage theresults of ecosystem surveys at locations in Japan•E
 ngaged in biotope* maintenance and rare plantcultivation at Kyoto Plant•A
 t Kyoto Plant-Shiga, engaged in wetland conservation and cultivation of rare white egret flower

All living things are intricately connected in various Conducted tree-planting and cultivation activities inJapan and overseas•P lanted and cultivated trees at Pajero Forest (Yamanashi Prefecture)•C onducted tree-planting activities at the Okazaki
Outlander Forest (Aichi Prefecture)•C ompleted an afforestation project in the Philippines (planted a total of 78,700 trees over 100
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relationships and live in balance. We benefit from thisbiodiversity in our lives.
The automotive industry both directly and indirectly impacts on biodiversity due to land useof chemical substances from plants, and the greenhouse gas emitted from the use of our products
and business activities. Meanwhile, climate change
is transforming regional environments, which has amajor direct impact on ecosystems. We believe it isa priority to enact climate change countermeasures,protecting biodiversity so that we can continue toenjoy its blessings.
We formulated the “MITSUBISHI MOTORS Group
Guidelines for the Preservation of Biodiversity” in August 2010 and promote conservation activities.
Our business sites in Japan are not located in or
adjacent to protected areas according to the Nature
Conservation Act and prefectural codes. However,
we conducted surveys on ecosystems in order tounderstand the impact our business activities haveon biodiversity.
To protect water sources and fostering environmental awareness among our employees, we conduct forest preservation and interact with the local
community through volunteer employee activities inJapan and overseas.

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Targetl 15.5Progress in FY2023* A biotope is a space where organisms can live in natural
surroundings.

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Guidelines for the Preservation of Biodiversity
The MITSUBISHI MOTORS Group will continue to track andreduce its impact on biodiversity, recognizing that theactivities of humankind can both benefit from and affectthe diversity of living organisms. To this end, the entire
Group will take on initiatives for preventing global warming and environmental contamination, and promote therecycling and efficient use of resources, while engaging
in activities that pay consideration to biodiversity.
1. Consideration to biodiversity in business activities
	We will track and reduce the impact of business activities on biodiversity by conserving energy, reducing
the generation of waste, and curtailing the release ofchemicals. At the same time, we will also pay consideration to neighboring communities when making useof land for factory construction and other purposes.
2. Consideration to biodiversity in products	We will promote fuel efficiency, exhaust gas
countermeasures and recycling-friendly design ofour products, while striving to select and use materials that pay consideration to the environment.
3. Education, understanding and self-awareness	We will continue to educate the entire Group frommanagement to employees on the front lines toshare a common understanding and develop a
self-awareness of the relationship between businessactivity and biodiversity.
4. Cooperation and collaboration with society	These activities will be promoted in cooperation
with all stakeholders including the supply chain,stockholders, local governments, local communities,
non-profit organizations (NPOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
5. Information disclosure	We will strive to disclose and disseminate the content and results of these activities to customers andlocal communities.

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Promoting Preservation Activities
Ecosystem Surveys at Business Sites in Japan

Production of vehicles requires large-scale plants.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS believes that assessing theimpact that the use of land in company business has
on local biosystems is important to our biodiversity
protection initiatives. Based on this concept, we conducted ecosystem surveys at our domestic businesssites with largescale land, such as our factories withsupport from consultancies related to biodiversity.
Ascertaining biosystems not only in domestic business sites but also in the surrounding environmentby means of field surveys and documentary researchleads to maintenance measures that are in harmony
with local biodiversity.

in the square nurtures water lilies and oval-leafed
pondweed, while the square nurtures species that are
native to the city of Kyoto, such as the Blackberry lily,
Eupatorium japonicum, and Asarum caulescens.
In March 2024, we renovated the biotope pond in
the aim of further increasing biodiversity at the Kyoto
Plant. The pond, which was shaped like a cube, wasre-shaped to resemble the leaf of the Asarum caulescens. We also varied the depth of the water in different locations to create an environment conducive toa variety of aquatic life. An observation deck and aperimeter path were also installed to allow visitors tosafely observe the area.

Locations Where Ecosystem Surveys Were ConductedFiscal Year
2013
2015
2017
2018
2019
2021/2023

Location
Kyoto Plant-Shiga
Okazaki Plant
Mizushima Plant/Kyoto Plant-Shiga*
Tokachi Research & Development Center
Kyoto Plant-Kyoto
Kyoto Plant-Kyoto** A monitoring survey was conducted to confirm the preservation
effects of the measures.

Kyoto Plant-Kyoto
Cultivating Rare Plants in Cooperation with
the Local Community

Based on an ecosystem survey conducted, we learned
that the Kyoto Plant, which is located in urban Kyoto,
serves as a refuge where certain plants and insects
can survive locally, and we found that this area wasan important environment in terms of preserving
regional diversity. To create a habitat for dragonflies
and other insects, we built a biotope in the “Plaza of
Relaxation,” a green space on the campus. The pond
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Renovated biotope pond

Observation deck and pond
vegetation

Kyoto Plant-Shiga
Preservation of Wetlands Where White Egret
Flowers Bloom

We are working to protect the rare white egret flower by preserving wetlands located within the plant.
Employees regularly remove invasive herbaceous
plants such as broomsedge bluestem and maintainthe wetland environment, which gives the white egret
flower room to bloom every summer.

Employees clearing away
invasive herbaceous plants

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White egret flower blooming

55▶ NextForest Preservation Activities in Japanand Overseas
Since 2006, we have conducted forest preservation
activities in the “Pajero Forest” (approx. 7.23 hectares)
located in Hayakawa-cho, Yamanashi Prefecture, incollaboration with the town of Hayakawa and OISCA.
As part of our FY2023 activities, in April new technicaltrainees helped maintain a forest trail, and in September, employees and their families joined them in
September to extend the trail and build benches. In
addition, in March 2023, we signed a “Forest Preservation Partnership Agreement” with Okazaki City, Aichi
Prefecture, where the Okazaki Plant is located and as
a part of the agreement, the designated city-owned
forest in the Nukata area of Okazaki (approx. 50.7
hectares) was named “Okazaki Outlander Forest,” andforest preservation activities have begun.
In collaboration with the Philippines Department ofEnvironment and Natural Resources (DENR), Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) initiateda reforestation project in March 2018, with a plan toplant a cumulative total of 100 hectares over a periodof approximately five years. We completed this project in July 2023, having planted a total of 78,700 trees.
That month, we planted bamboo, mangroves, andother trees on 38 hectares of land in Infanta, Quezon
Province. Cultivating coastal forests in this way will
also help prevent soil erosion in the surrounding area.
With DENR’s support, MMPC will continue to manage
the forest, thereby contributing both to environmental protection and to the local community.

Trail maintenance in the Pajero
Forest

MMPC’s afforestation project
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