Honda Annual Report
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Annual Report 2009
Annual Report 2009
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Year Ended March 31, 2009
Contents
2 3 6 8 18 The Power of Dreams Summary of Operating Results by Business Financial Highlights To Our Shareholders Review of Operations
Motorcycle Business Automobile Business Power Product and Other Businesses Financial Services Business
36 37 39 46 49 81
Preparing for the Future Risk Factors Corporate Governance Board of Directors, Corporate Auditors and Operating Officers Financial Section Corporate Information
Principal Manufacturing Facilities Honda Group Honda’s History Investor Information
Reports Published by Honda
CSR Report
This report provides an overview of Honda’s position on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and an overview of its performance in the areas of quality and safety, the environment, and the society during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. http://world.honda.com/CSR/
Driving Safety Promotion Report
This report (available only in Japanese) summarizes Honda’s efforts to promote safe driving and principal activities in this area in 2008.
Annual Report
This report outlines Honda’s operating performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. http://world.honda.com/investors/annualreport/
Environmental Report
This report describes Honda’s position on environmental initiatives, its environmental performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, and future environmental targets. http://world.honda.com/environment/ecology/2009report/
Cover:
Insight (right)
A five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle, the all-new Insight has been very well received by a wide range of customers due to an affordable price with exceptional fuel economy, fun-to-drive performance and efficient versatile packaging and featuring the Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) that can further enhance efficient vehicle operation while providing feedback related to individual driving
Annual Report 2009
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Year Ended March 31, 2009
Contents
2 3 6 8 18 The Power of Dreams Summary of Operating Results by Business Financial Highlights To Our Shareholders Review of Operations
Motorcycle Business Automobile Business Power Product and Other Businesses Financial Services Business
36 37 39 46 49 81
Preparing for the Future Risk Factors Corporate Governance Board of Directors, Corporate Auditors and Operating Officers Financial Section Corporate Information
Principal Manufacturing Facilities Honda Group Honda’s History Investor Information
Reports Published by Honda
CSR Report
This report provides an overview of Honda’s position on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and an overview of its performance in the areas of quality and safety, the environment, and the society during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. http://world.honda.com/CSR/
Driving Safety Promotion Report
This report (available only in Japanese) summarizes Honda’s efforts to promote safe driving and principal activities in this area in 2008.
Annual Report
This report outlines Honda’s operating performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. http://world.honda.com/investors/annualreport/
Environmental Report
This report describes Honda’s position on environmental initiatives, its environmental performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, and future environmental targets. http://world.honda.com/environment/ecology/2009report/
Cover:
Insight (right)
A five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle, the all-new Insight has been very well received by a wide range of customers due to an affordable price with exceptional fuel economy, fun-to-drive performance and efficient versatile packaging and featuring the Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) that can further enhance efficient vehicle operation while providing feedback related to individual driving