Suzuki Motor Corporation — Ethics Grade C-

Suzuki Motor Corporation receives an overall ethics grade of C- (42/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Automotive. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 30
• privacy: 70
• consumer: 45
• environment: 50
• humanRights: 60

Documented incidents (3)

• Fuel Economy Manipulation (high, 2016) — Suzuki admitted to using improper fuel-economy and emissions testing methods for 16 models in Japan. The company used data from individual component tests rather than full vehicle coasting tests.
• Manesar Plant Labor Conflict (high, 2012) — Violent clashes between management and workers at the Maruti Suzuki plant in India resulted in the death of a human resources manager. Workers cited poor conditions and unfair wage gaps between permanent and contract labor.
• Defective Airbag and Brake Components (medium, 2022) — Massive recalls in multiple markets were issued due to faulty braking systems and non-deploying airbags in compact models, leading to questions about quality control pressure.

Documented good deeds

• Carbon Neutrality Investment — Announced $35 billion investment into battery electric vehicles and renewable energy manufacturing through 2030.

Ethical alternatives

• Mazda Motor Corporation — Consistent high rankings in safety and long-term reliability surveys without large-scale systemic fraud.