Isuzu Motors Ltd — Ethics Grade C-

Isuzu Motors Ltd receives an overall ethics grade of C- (45/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Automotive. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 45
• privacy: 80
• consumer: 50
• environment: 40
• humanRights: 55

Documented incidents (3)

• Emission Data Falsification (high, 2018) — Isuzu admitted to altering fuel economy and emissions data during final inspections at its plants in Japan. The misconduct involved data manipulation for over 300 vehicles, undermining environmental compliance standards.
• Safety Recall Negligence (medium, 2021) — The company faced criticism for delayed recalls regarding engine stalling issues in various truck models. Regulators found that internal reports regarding mechanical failures was not processed in a timely manner, risking public safety.
• Technical Intern Program Abuse (high, 2020) — Isuzu was among Japanese firms investigated for exploitative conditions within the Technical Intern Training Program. Reports detailed excessive overtime and underpayment for migrant workers at subsidiary supplier levels.

Documented good deeds

• Carbon Neutral Strategy 2050 — Isuzu launched a comprehensive roadmap to transition its entire commercial lineup to EV and FCEV models by 2050.

Ethical alternatives

• Hino Motors (Post-Reform) — Offering enhanced transparency protocols following internal restructuring.