About Honda

The Honda Commitment to People, Society, and the Environment

Honda began business as a manufacturer of engines to power bicycles in 1948; since then, it has contributed to the mobility of individuals and society by developing and providing motorcycles, automobiles, and other products. Promoting a corporate culture that emphasizes respect for the individual has enabled Honda to foster many unique ideas for products ranging from small general-purpose engines to sports cars.

Honda's basic corporate philosophy stresses commitment to realizing customer satisfaction worldwide. Sales, production, and R&D functions have been localized to facilitate the development and timely supply of products and services that meet customers' needs in each region. Today, the Company maintains more than 100 manufacturing facilities in 33 countries, which deliver approximately 10 million products annually.

As a corporate citizen, Honda takes its responsibilities concerning environmental and safety issues seriously. Minimizing environmental impact is a key theme in all corporate activities. Measures to raise the efficiency of resource usage and decrease carbon dioxide and other pollutant emissions are promoted in R&D, production, and sales. While striving to contribute to better mobility in society, Honda has maintained a focus on safety issues. In addition to developing products with the highest safety standards, Honda has worked proactively to improve traffic systems through such measures as safe-driving programs.

By creating innovative products, providing them to customers around the world, and preserving the environment for future generations, Honda aims to increase its value to society.

Ever since the Company's establishment, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., has striven to offer products of the highest quality at reasonable prices by following its fundamental belief of bringing joy to people around the world. While endeavoring to meet - and exceed - the expectations of our customers worldwide, we at Honda also recognize the critical importance of providing products, technology, and services that benefit society in such areas as environmental preservation and traffic safety.

We believe that meeting these expectations - a major goal for Honda - is the springboard for securing Honda's future. In rising to meet such challenges, Honda aims to enhance the quality of life through products and services that reflect the spirit of today. Bringing joy to people and contributing to social development will continue to be the principles that guide us into the future.

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