Report 2013

CSR Report 2013

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About the Honda Corporate Report

Honda is involved in a variety of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities to fulfill its goal of being a company that stakeholders worldwide want to exist. We offer reports on these activities in each of the five categories listed below.

Media used to report CSR information

CSR information for FY2013 is available on this website and in the Honda CSR Report 2013 PDF edition. The web edition provides detailed reporting about the company's latest activities, while the PDF edition presents information in the form of an annual report. It is our hope that this website and the Honda CSR Report 2013 PDF edition will deepen stakeholders' understanding of Honda's CSR activities.

Scope, Period

Scope This report focuses primarily on the activities of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., with some coverage of Honda Group companies in Japan and elsewhere. As used throughout this docment, "Honda" identifies initiatives of companies subject to the same labor contract as Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Period This report primarily covers activities from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. Some historical background of these activities and references to events up to the time of publication, as well as forecasts and plans, may also be included. Disclaimaer In addition to factual information regarding the past and present status of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., this report contains plans, perspectives, and forecasts based on corporate philosophy and management strategies as of the date of publication. Future forecasts represent assumptions or judgments based on information available at the time indicated. The results of future business activities and future events may differ from forecasts due to changes in the conditions on which they were based. Publication date Current edition: September 2013 Next edition: August 2013 Inquiries Please direct inquiries to the CSR promotion Office,...