Disclosure Based on the TCFD Recommendations | Sustainability

Support for the TCFD Recommendations

With the issue of climate change growing increasingly serious, the Financial Stability Board established the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), which in 2017 announced its recommendations. These recommendations encourage companies to disclose information related to climate change so that investors can appropriately assess climate-related risks and opportunities.

Recognizing the potential of climate change to present medium- to long-term risks and opportunities that affect its business domains, in July 2021 MITSUBISHI MOTORS expressed its support for the TCFD Recommendations. Accordingly, we are analyzing the impact of climate change on our businesses and finances (scenario analysis). We will reflect the results of scenario analysis in our management strategies to enhance the resilience of our strategies and improve information disclosure in accordance with the TCFD Recommendations.

Governance

Management Structure

a.Board’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities

The Group identified “responding to climate change and energy issues” as an important management issue and has accordingly identified it as one of our materiality issues. The Board of Directors makes decisions on important matters related to environmental initiatives, including those related to climate change, and oversees their execution. The Board of Directors approved the Environmental Vision 2050 and Environmental Targets 2030, which were revised in FY2022, and these measures were announced.

Examples of climate change-related issues submitted or reported by the Board of Directors

Endorsement of TCFD recommendations
Disclosure in line with TCFD recommendations
Declaration of intent to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and revision of Environmental Vision 2050
Revision of Environmental Targets 2030

b.Management’s role in assessing and managing climaterelated risks and opportunities

To address climate change and energy issues, we have established the Sustainability Committee, chaired by the Executive Officer, President, who also holds top responsibility for initiatives related to climate change. The committee evaluates climate-related risks and opportunities, discusses response measures, and reviews progress and achievements in line with the Environmental Targets 2030.
We have established the Carbon Neutrality Council under the Sustainability Committee. This council is chaired by the Executive Vice President and consists of executives responsible for management strategy, products, manufacturing, procurement and logistics. This organization formulates medium- to long-term policies and goals based on the assessment of climate-related risks and opportunities, considering specific response measures in each area. These policies, goals, and their progresses are reported by the respective heads of each area at the Sustainability Committee for review and deliberation. The organization generally meets three times per year, and particularly important matters are deliberated and decided by the Board of Directors.

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

Strategy

Risks and Opportunities

a.Short-, medium- and long-term climate-related risks and opportunities the organization has identified

We recognize climate-related risks and opportunities as one of the key aspects in formulating our business strategy, and are identifying and evaluating short-, medium-, and long-term risks and opportunities, as well as analyzing the impact on our business based on multiple climate scenarios. We are also considering countermeasures in response to these risks and opportunities.
As particularly high-impact migration risks, we identified the “strengthening of regulations for fuel economy/CO2 and zero-emission vehicles” and the “introduction and expansion of carbon pricing.” We identified “increasing frequency and intensity of meteorological disasters” as a physical risk. While these risks may affect our business in various ways, we recognize that responding appropriately to these risks will lead to greater sales of electrified vehicles^*1 and new business opportunities.

Electrified vehicles: Battery-powered electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV)

Identified climate-related risks and opportunities

Type		Item	Assumed Impact on MITSUBISHI MOTOR’S Business Activities	Timing of the Impact^*2	Degree of impact
Transition risks	Policy and legal	Strengthening of regulations for fuel economy/CO2 and zero-emission vehicles	Increased development/procurement/production costs to comply with stricter regulations Increase in fines, credit purchase costs, and stakeholder litigation expenses due to non-fulfillment of regulations	Short/medium/long term	Large
	Policy and legal	Introduction and expansion of carbon pricing	An increasing tax burden on our emissions due to the introduction and expansion of carbon taxes and other sorts of carbon pricing, as well as higher prices on carbon, and higher costs due to a price shift toward the procurement, production and logistics stages	Medium/long term	Large
	Technology	Investment in new technologies	Decline in the Company’s competitiveness and market share due to delays in investment in electrification and other new technologies	Short/medium/long term	Medium
	Market	Changes in the energy mix	Higher energy costs due to a rise in electricity prices resulting from the increased introduction of renewable energy and carbon-neutral sources of electricity, such as hydrogen	Medium/long term	Small
		Tight supply and demand for raw materials (rare metals)	Rise in the cost of raw materials (such as rare metals) and components due to growing demand for storage batteries	Medium/long term	Medium
		Changes in user awareness and behavior	Decrease in sales volume due to the development of public transportation infrastructure and the proliferation of sharing in urban areas	Medium/long term	Medium
	Reputation	Increasingly stringent assessment by ESG rating institutions and stakeholders	Decline in our social image and share price	Short/medium term	Medium
Physical risks	Acute	Increasing frequency and intensity of meteorological disasters	Damage to buildings, facilities, and vehicles in inventory caused by typhoons and torrential rains, and the suspension of operations at production facilities due to supply chain disruptions (delays in the supply of parts stemming from damage to suppliers and the disruption of transportation routes)	Short/medium/long term	Large
	Chronic	Rise in average temperatures	Rising (energy) cost of air conditioning to maintain the work environment and employee health Difficulty in securing the water needed to manufacture automobiles due to depletion of water resources	medium/long term	Small
	Chronic	Rise in ocean levels	Increased flooding and surge in the instance of storms due to rising sea levels, resulting in operational shutdowns at manufacturing facilities and increased investment in disaster countermeasures	Medium/long term	Medium
Opportunities	Products and services	Growing demand for electrified vehicles	Expand sales of electrified vehicles by improving product capabilities and taking advantage of government and municipal measures to promote electrified vehicles Increase sales of electrified vehicles and V2X^*3-related equipment/services in line with the growing value of electrified vehicles as energy infrastructure Boost sales of electrified vehicles that can help supply power in response to growing demand to securing sources of emergency power in times of disaster	Medium/long term	Large
Opportunities	Energy source	Advancement in energy technologies	Reduce energy costs by promoting energy conservation activities and the introduction of renewable energy	Short/medium/long term	Medium

Short term: Up to three years; medium term: three to 10 years; long-term: more than 10 years. Some issues impacts have already occurred as a result of the recent international situation.
A general term encompassing vehicle to home (V2H) and vehicle to grid (V2G), among others

b.Impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organization’s business, strategy, and financial planning

With the vision of “creating vibrant society by realizing the potential of mobility,” the Group aims to enhance our corporate value over the long term by providing products with value that is unique to MITSUBISHI MOTORS through contributions to carbon neutrality and other efforts. As countries’ policies and market conditions continue to change toward achieving carbon neutrality, we recognize that climate-related matters may affect our business, strategies, and financial plans, so we periodically review our strategies and plans as appropriate based on climate change risks and opportunities.

Impact on strategies and plans

Business area	Recognized impact	Incorporation into strategies and plans
Products and services	To realize a carbon-neutral society, various countries and regions are strengthening regulations for fuel economy/CO2 and zero-emission vehicles. These will affect our product development, production and procurement strategies.	In 2020, we formulated the Environmental Targets 2030, which set the target of achieving a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles (compared with FY2010 levels) and a target ratio of electrified vehicle sales of 50% by FY2030. In February 2023, we set a new target, raising our target ratio of electrified vehicle sales to 100% by FY2035. In addition, the new mid- to long-term vision announced in May 2026 incorporates a plan to introduce 10 electrified vehicle models between FY2026 and FY2031.
Supply chain, value chain	In the automobile manufacturing and sales business, greenhouse gases such as CO2 are emitted not only during the manufacture of products, but throughout the entire value chain. As climate change advances, the worldwide risk of increasingly frequent and severe occurrences, such as typhoons and floods, is mounting. If our supply chain or value chain is affected by such events, our plants’ operations and sales could be affected.	We revised our Environmental Targets 2030 in February 2023, adding the procurement target of “promoting CO2 reduction activities with major business partners,” and the logistics target of “promoting CO2 reduction activities in cooperation with transportation companies.”
Investment in R&D	We are promoting investment in R&D to address increasingly stringent and new regulations for fuel economy/CO2 and zero-emission vehicles in the countries and regions where we operate. These moves will affect our R&D costs for electrified vehicles and other products.	The new mid- to long-term vision announced in May 2026 also includes plans to invest 250 billion yen in growth investments related to electrification and intelligent technologies (R&D expenses and capital expenditures (CAPEX)) between FY2026 and FY2029.
Adaptation and mitigation measures	Our business could be affected by countries and regions introducing or expanding carbon taxes and emissions trading systems, as well as by rising energy costs.	In 2020, we formulated the Environmental Targets 2030 and set the goal of reducing CO2 emissions from our business activities “by 40% compared to FY2014.” In February 2023, with reference to the 1.5°C target based on international climate science, we raised our target to a 50% reduction (compared with FY2018 levels).

c.Resilience of the organization’s strategy, taking into consideration different climate-related scenarios, including a 2°C or lower scenario

Based on climate scenarios and future information from organizations such as the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), MITSUBISHI MOTORS considered the “less than 2°C scenario^*4,” which assumes actions by society to avoid climate change as of 2030 and 2050. We also looked at a “growth scenario^*5,” which is premised on the current or announced policies. Under these scenarios, we examined the risks and opportunities, focusing on areas with significant impact on our business activities.

Referenced the IEA’s Announced Pledges Scenario (APS), the IPCC’s “RCP4.5,” the NGFS’ “Net Zero 2050,” etc.
Referenced the IEA’s Stated Policies Scenario (STEPS), the IPCC’s “RCP8.5,” the NGFS’ “Current Policies,” etc.

Impact of Risks and Opportunities on the MITSUBISHI MOTORS Group’s Business Activities

Scenario	Item	Risks/Opportunities		Impact on MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ business	Key countermeasures
Less than 2°C	Strengthening of regulations for fuel economy/CO2 and zero-emission vehicles	Risks	Need for both developed countries and emerging markets to comply with stricter regulations Increasing likelihood of noncompliance	Higher development/procurement/production costs Fines and credit purchase costs increase if regulations are not met	Reduce costs through collaboration with partners and optimization of parts and components sharing Promote electrification through in-house development of HEVs and PHEVs and utilization of collaborative models for EVs
		Opportunities	Growing demand for electrified vehicles	Increased sales of electrified vehicles and expansion of the value chain related to electrified vehicles	Promote new mobility businesses such as energy management using electrified vehicles and used batteries
	Introduction and expansion of carbon pricing	Risks	Introduction and expansion of carbon taxes, causing carbon prices to rise	Increased direct and indirect tax burdens and higher costs at the procurement, production and logistics stages	Promote energy conservation activities and introduce renewable energy Promote CO2 reduction efforts in cooperation with suppliers
	Introduction and expansion of carbon pricing	Opportunities	Promotion of energy-saving technologies Increasing use of renewable energy	Lower energy costs
Growth	Increasing frequency and intensity of meteorological disasters (flooding, inundation)	Risks	Increased possibility of factory damage and supply chain disruptions due to frequent and severe heavy rain and flooding	Damage to production and development facilities Lower earnings due to operational shutdowns due to damage to our own factories and suppliers	Review BCP, assuming such factors as heavy rain and flooding Promote risk mitigation initiatives in collaboration with suppliers
Growth		Opportunities	Greater demand for electrified vehicles, owing to growing need to secure emergency power sources at the time of disaster	Increased use of electrified vehicles that can help supply emergency power	Reduce costs through collaboration with partners and optimization of parts and components sharing Promote electrification of PHEVs and EVs equipped with external power supply features Promote new mobility businesses such as energy management using electrified vehicles and used batteries

The MITSUBISHI MOTORS Group’s Response Measures Based on Risks and Opportunities

The Group incorporates measures to address climate related risks and opportunities into our Environmental Plan Package and business strategies, which set forth the direction and goals of our environmental initiatives. In this way, we are promoting initiatives to reduce future risks, ensure sustainable business growth and enhance our resilience as a company.
On the product front, we develop electrified vehicles and promote fuel-efficient internal combustion vehicles, proactively introducing electrified vehicles that optimally meet customers’ needs, taking into consideration the energy situation and infrastructure development status in each country and region. Working toward carbon neutrality is one of the key challenges stated in “Challenge 2025,” our mid-term business plan. We have introduced seven models: ASX (PHEV/HEV), COLT (HEV), XPANDER (HEV), XPANDER CROSS (HEV), XFORCE (HEV), GRANDIS (HEV), and ECLIPSE CROSS (BEV). Including the “MINICAB EV/L100 EV,” “eK X EV,” “OUTLANDER” (PHEV), and “ECLIPSE CROSS” (PHEV), which were launched prior to February 2023, we offer a total of 11 electrified vehicle models as of March 2026. Going forward, based on the new mid- to long-term vision announced in May 2026, we plan to introduce 13 new vehicle models between FY2026 and FY2031 to strengthen our product lineup. As for electrification, while continuing to adopt collaborative models for EVs, we will focus on HEVs and PHEVs in in-house development and plan to introduce five models of each, totaling 10 models, in phases. Furthermore, we will continue to deepen our electrification technologies, one of our core strengths, through in-house development of high-efficiency engines dedicated to PHEVs and HEVs and advancement of next-generation electrification systems through joint development with parts manufacturers.
In our business activities, we are promoting energy minimization and the transition to renewable energy sources, and are working to reduce CO2 emissions.
Across the supply chain, we will collaborate with business partners, related companies and organizations, and governments and municipalities to reduce CO2 emissions at the production stage (through raw materials and parts) and in logistics (including products). We are also promoting renewable energy and charging infrastructure, utilize carbon-neutral fuel and promote V2X.
We believe that the widespread adoption of electrified vehicles will create new business opportunities, such as energy management and the reuse of end-of-life batteries. Furthermore, we believe that combining these with vehicle data and other technologies will create additional value. Therefore, we are working with a wide range of partner companies and local governments to contribute not only to the realization of a carbon-neutral society but also to enhancing the value of electrified vehicles.

Reference

Environmental Plan Package

Promoting the Use of Electrified Vehicles as a Way of Adapting to Climate Change

Risk Management

a.Organization’s processes for identifying and assessing climate-related risks

The Group has established a cross-functional team under the Sustainability Committee to conduct scenario analysis based on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). We have identified and assessed climate-related risks and opportunities that could affect our business, considering their potential occurrence and impact levels. We have incorporated goals and action plans for addressing climate-related risks and opportunities that have a particularly significant impact, and are monitoring progress through the Sustainability Committee.

b.Organization’s processes for managing climate-related risks

The climate-related risks, opportunities, and corresponding measures identified by the Sustainability Committee have been assigned to responsible executives at the executive officer level. We have set KPI and are implementing a PDCA cycle. Additionally, reports on critical risks and opportunities requiring prompt action are provided to the Board of Directors, which decides on appropriate responses.
In FY2018, we identified material issues that we should address, involving various problems related to fields of the environment, society, and governance. We have positioned “responding to climate change and energy issues” as one of the most critical material issues, and we are stepping up our efforts in this regard across the Group.

c.How process of identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks are integrated into the organization’s overall risk management

Risks affecting our business are managed throughout the Group and include risks related to the effects of climate change. In addition, the Internal Control Committee manages operational hazard risk, based on the annual “Companywide Risk Survey.”

Reference

Risk Management

Metrics and Targets

a.Metrics used by the organization to assess

The MITSUBISHI MOTORS Group formulated the Environmental Plan Package in 2020. Through electrified vehicles and the increased use of renewable energy, we aim to become carbon neutral by 2050 and contribute to the realization of a society that is resilient to climate change. We also formulated the “Environmental Targets 2030,” which clarifies the specific initiatives to be implemented by 2030 in accordance with this vision. Under the climate change measures set out in the Environmental Targets 2030, we have established “CO2 emissions from business activities” for Scope 1 and 2^*6 and “average CO2 emissions from new vehicles” and the “electrified vehicle sales ratio” for Scope 3^*7 Category 11 (Use of Sold Products) as the principal indicators for managing and evaluating our performance. In an effort to reinforce sustainable management, aimed at ensuring the Group’s sustainable growth, in FY2020 we added ESG-related items to an index used to determine the medium to long-term performance-linked compensation for executive officers. In relation to the environment, we introduced “CO2 emissions from business activities” as an indicator to measure progress in addressing the escalating climate. To move forward on efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, we introduced ICP (Internal Carbon Pricing: 18,000 yen per ton of CO2) for domestic sites from FY2024, taking into account IEA and other international carbon prices. We use this as one of the factors for consideration when making decisions on capital investment.

Scope 1 : A company’s direct emissions (such as from burning fuel)
Scope 2: Indirect emissions, resulting from EV ity, heat or steam provided by another company
Scope 3: Indirect emissions other than Scope 1 and Scope 2 (Such as emissions due to the use of sold products)

b.Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions and related risks

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Group calculates CO2 emissions based on a GHG protocol. The table below shows the actual CO2 emissions for Scope 1, 2, and 3 in FY2018 (the base year for our CO2 emissions reduction target from business activities) and from FY2022 to FY2025. To ensure our information is reliable and transparent, we have obtained independent third-party assurance for our Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emission

	Unit	FY2018	FY2022	FY2023	FY2024	FY2025
Scope1	x10³ t-CO2	119	95	90	85	84
Scope2	x10³ t-CO2	469	271	264	243	226
Scope3	x10³ t-CO2 eq	42,580	28,710	31,743	29,713	29,461
Total	x10³ t-CO2 eq	43,168	29,076	32,097	30,041	29,771

Reference

Third-Party Assurance (Scope1+Scope2) (Scope3)

c.Targets used by the organization to manage climate-related risks and opportunities and performance against targets

Major FY2030 Targets and Progress

Indicators	FY2030 Target	FY2035 Target	FY2025 Result
Average CO2 emissions from new vehicles (Tank to Wheel)	–40％（Compared to FY2010）	-	–17％（Compared to FY2010）
Ratio of electrified vehicles sales^*8	50％	100％	16％
CO2 emissions from business activities (Total Scope1 and 2)	–50％^*9 （Compared to FY2018）	-	-43％（Compared to FY2018）

Based on number of wholesale units sold.
FY2018 Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 588 thousand t-CO2 include emissions of 43 thousand t-CO2 from certain equity-method associates.
In March 2023, we reviewed our targets in line with the latest perspectives on selecting companies subject to environmental management. After subtracting emissions from these equity-method associates, we revised our base figure to 545 thousand t-CO2.