Seymour, Indiana — Background: California Assembly Bill 1305 (AB1305), codified as Section 44475 to Division 26 of California’s Health and Safety Code, was enacted to prevent false claims about greenhouse gas emissions, commonly known as “greenwashing.” There are three sections of AB1305 that address:
- The marketing/selling of voluntary carbon offsets.
- The purchase or use of voluntary carbon offsets to make emissions claims.
- The making of emission claims
AISIN World Corp. of America’s Japan-based parent, AISIN Corporation, discloses all necessary information on its website through its sustainability data book located here [Sustainability Databook link].
AISIN Corporation is committed to earning the support and trust of all stakeholders, expanding its global presence, and contributing to the sustainable development of society. To achieve these goals, the company is focused on three key activities that promote and implement sustainable initiatives.
- Contributing to social issues through AISIN’s business activities (accomplishment of the SDGs targets for FY2031)
- Involving all AISIN employees in sustainability initiatives
- Building relationships of trust (engagement) with all AISIN’s stakeholders
AISIN Corporation has made sincere efforts to increase overall activity in line with AISIN’s global enterprise-wide initiative for Production CO2 Carbon Neutrality by 2035, aiming to achieve full Carbon Neutrality by 2050. In accordance with the California Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosure Act, Aisin Corporation describes its progress toward the following claims regarding the GHG emissions of its global operations within Scope 1, 2, and 3. AISIN Corporation does not market, sell, or use voluntary carbon offsets to make emissions claims.
| Claims | Details | Disclosure location | Third Party Assurance |
| Progress toward Production Carbon Neutral by 2035 | AISIN’s global goal is to achieve Production Carbon Neutrality across our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. A midterm target of a 46.2% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by FY2031 has been certified by the Science Based Targets initiative. | AISIN Corporation reports its targets, claims, and calculations in its Annual Sustainability Databook report, available on page 30, at this link. SBTi target validation information is available at this link. | AISIN Corporation was audited by a third-party auditor regarding the scope of verification for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, among other matters, in August 2024—results found on page 43 at this link. |
| Progress toward 100% Carbon Neutral by 2050 | AISIN’s global goal is to achieve 100% Carbon Neutrality across our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050. A midterm target of a 46.2% reduction in Scope 1&2 and a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 (Cat 1&11) by FY2031 has been certified by the Science Based Targets initiative. | AISIN Corporation reports its targets, claims, and approaches regarding these details in its Annual Sustainability Databook report, available on page 30 and accessible at this link. SBTi target validation information is available at this link. | AISIN Corporation was audited by a third-party auditor concerning the scope of verification for Scope 1, 2,&3 emissions and more in August of 2024—results found on page 43 at this link. |