Honda Mexico Secures Renewable Energy Supply from Iberdrola

Honda de México has signed an agreement with Iberdrola México to supply 100% renewable energy to its manufacturing plants in Celaya, Guanajuato, and El Salto, Jalisco. The partnership aligns with Honda’s global goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 under its "Triple Action to Zero" initiative.

Yuichi Murata, President, Honda de México, announced the agreement at the Santiago wind farm in San Felipe, Guanajuato. He says that the company is taking significant steps toward a carbon-free future and reaffirmed Honda’s commitment to sustainability in all its operations.

Vicente Aparicio, Commercial Director, Iberdrola México, says that Honda’s plants will now receive electricity from Iberdrola’s wind farms through the Wholesale Electricity Market (MEM). This transition is expected to contribute to reducing Honda’s carbon footprint while ensuring a stable and renewable energy supply.

Honda de México operates some of the country’s key automotive production facilities, with an annual capacity of 200,000 vehicles in Celaya and over 120,000 motorcycles in El Salto. The renewable energy supply from Iberdrola is expected to prevent the release of 63,826 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, which is equivalent to the carbon sequestration capacity of over 1 million trees over a decade.

As part of the agreement, Honda will acquire Guarantees of Origin (GDOs), a certification that ensures full traceability of the renewable energy supply. This mechanism allows the company to verify its greenhouse gas reductions and compliance with environmental sustainability goals.

The transition to renewable energy is a component of Honda de México’s broader "Green Factories" initiative. This strategy focuses on compliance with environmental regulations, improving operational efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and optimizing resource use. 

Murata says that the agreement will further minimize the environmental impact of Honda’s production in Mexico. He adds that the Celaya and El Salto plants hold ISO 14001 certification, which regulates the implementation of an Environmental Management System to ensure compliance with sustainability standards.