News Release
- Astemo, Ltd.
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Astemo Group earns top 35% “Bronze Medal” sustainability rating from EcoVadis

Tokyo, April 28, 2026 – Astemo, Ltd. (hereafter “Astemo”) ranked within the top 35% of companies evaluated in the sustainability assessment conducted by EcoVadis SAS (hereafter “EcoVadis”), a globally recognized evaluation organization, and has been awarded a “Bronze Medal” as the Astemo Group.
EcoVadis evaluates the sustainability performance of more than 150,000 organizations across 250 industries and 185 countries to increase the sustainability and transparency of businesses. This assessment is based on international sustainability standards and uses EcoVadis' own assessment criteria across the four areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. In each area, EcoVadis provides a comprehensive evaluation of sustainability efforts based on the three management pillars of Policies, Actions and Results.
This marks Astemo Group’s first-ever achievement of a “Bronze Medal”, made possible by the positive evaluation of Astemo Group’s environmental initiatives.
Through technologies that contribute to an advanced and sustainable society, the Astemo Group aims to provide safe, comfortable, and sustainable mobility solutions, while giving due consideration to various social expectations, including the protection of the natural environment and compliance with international rules. Going forward, the Astemo Group will continue to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including customers and partners, and strive to address social challenges across the entire value chain, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
■EcoVadis recognition page
https://recognition.ecovadis.com/PmzC925OI0-bH7RwUnwwLA
■Sustainability initiatives
https://www.astemo.com/en/sustainability/
■Sustainability Report 2025
https://www.astemo.com/en/assets/pdf/sustainability/report/report2025.pdf
■Web site for EcoVadis
https://ecovadis.com/about-us/
About Astemo
- Astemo, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a joint venture between Hitachi, Ltd., Honda Motor Co., and JIC Capital, Ltd. With 80,000 employees worldwide and operations in the Americas, Asia, China, Europe and Japan, the company is a global mega-supplier in the automotive industry. The Electrification Business Division, Vehicle Business Division, and Motorcycle Business Division are engaged in the development, manufacture, sales, and service of automotive parts as well as transportation and industrial machinery and systems. Astemo is committed to creating a sustainable society and delivering enhanced corporate value.
For more information, visit: www.astemo.com