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Honda Motor Co., Ltd., operates under the basic principles of “Respect for the Individual” and “The Three Joys”—expressed
as “The Joy of Buying,” “The Joy of Selling” and “The Joy of Creating.” “Respect for the Individual” reflects our desire to re-
spect the unique character and ability of each individual person, trusting each other as equal partners in order to do our best
in every situation. Based on this, “The Three Joys” express our belief and desire that each person working in or coming into
contact with our company, directly or through our products, should share a sense of joy through that experience.
In line with these basic principles, since its establishment in 1948, Honda has remained on the leading edge by creating
new value and providing products of the highest quality at a reasonable price, for worldwide customer satisfaction. In addi-
tion, the Company has conducted its activities with a commitment to protecting the environment and enhancing safety in a
mobile society.
The Company has grown to become the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer and one of the leading automakers.
With a global network of 501* subsidiaries and affiliates accounted for under the equity method, Honda develops, manufac-
tures and markets a wide variety of products, ranging from small general-purpose engines and scooters to specialty sports
cars, to earn the Company an outstanding reputation from customers worldwide.
Reports Published by Honda
CSR Report
This report provides an overview of Honda’s position on corpo-
rate social responsibility (CSR) activities and an overview of its
performance in the areas of quality and safety, the environment,
stakeholders, and corporate citizenship during the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2008.
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 2007.
Philanthropy Report
This report explains Honda’s position on philanthropy and
profiles major performance areas during the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2008.
http://world.honda.com/community/
Environmental Report
This report describes Honda’s position on environmental initia-
tives, its environmental performance for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2008, and future environmental targets.
http://world.honda.com/environment/ecology/2008report/
Annual Report
This report outlines Honda’s operating performance for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
http://world.honda.com/investors/annualreport/
Honda’s Major Areas of Disclosure—Web Sites
Corporate profile http://world.honda.com/profile/
CSR http://world.honda.com/CSR/
Investor relations http://world.honda.com/investors/
Environment http://world.honda.com/environment/
Community http://world.honda.com/community/
Safety http://world.honda.com/safety/
Promoting safer driving http://world.honda.com/safety/safer-driving/
Caution with Respect to Forward-Looking Statements
This annual report contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Such statements are based on management’s assumptions and beliefs, taking into account information currently available to it. Therefore, please be advised that Honda’s actual results
could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including general economic conditions in Honda’s principal markets, foreign
exchange rates between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar, the Euro and other major currencies, and extensive environmental and other governmental regulations, as well as other factors
detailed from time to time.
Corporate Profile
*As of March 31, 2008