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Economic Impact

With 12 manufacturing plants across the United States, Honda is deeply rooted in American communities across the country. Learn more about Honda’s manufacturing footprint here.

Honda Economic Impact Facts

Investment

$23.7B

$23.7 billion cumulative investment in U.S. operations.

74 facilities include manufacturing plants, R&D centers, parts centers, and marketing, sales, service, and finance operations.

$4.3B

In the last 5 years, Honda has invested $4.3 billion into U.S. manufacturing operations.

Production

Across 12 facilities in the U.S., Honda's production includes Honda and Acura vehicles and their engines, transmissions, and vehicle components.

30M

30 million Honda and Acura vehicles have been made in America since 1982.

2/3

Honda's U.S. plants manufactured more than two-thirds of the Honda and Acura vehicles sold in America in 2022.

Employment

30K

Honda directly employs 30,000 associates with more than 75% in manufacturing roles.

2.5K

2,500 R&D associates help drive Honda's innovations forward.

$2.5B

$2.5 billion in U.S. payroll in 2022.

Community

Honda Awards $500K Grant to Establish '24-'25 HBCU Band Scholarship Program with Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Honda has announced a $500,000 grant to Thurgood Marshall College Fund that will be dedicated to awarding scholarships to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) participating in band programs. The partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund furthers the company’s longstanding commitment to supporting HBCU students as Honda gears up for the 2025 return of Honda Battle of the Bands , the nation’s premier showcase for HBCU marching bands. A total of 41 HBCU students will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship of up to $10,000 ($5,000 per semester) for the 2024-2025 academic year, which can only be applied to costs associated with average tuition and fees.

“We are delighted that Honda continues its robust partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund,” said Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund. By providing scholarships to Historically Black Colleges and Universities students engaged in band or music endeavors, Honda demonstrates an exceptional commitment to both TMCF and the wider HBCU community. Their continuous support of programs that empower HBCU students for future achievements and enhance their economic opportunities is remarkable. We are grateful to Honda for our ongoing and life-changing partnership.”

“HBCU band programs are a fundamental part of the community’s culture, and student participants dedicate immense time and effort to demonstrating unique blends of musicianship and choreography, all while continuing to challenge themselves academically,” said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at American Honda. “Honda is proud to provide these deserving students with an opportunity to advance their educational pursuits.”

Honda and the Honda USA Foundation Award more than $2.7 Million to Advance Environmental Sustainability and Conservation Activities

Honda and the Honda USA Foundation today announced more than $2.7 million in funding to a variety of environmental education and conservation initiatives across the U.S. This funding includes $625,000 to support The Nature Conservancy (TNC) programs across 10 states and an additional $2 million in financial grants to 67 organizations undertaking environmental and conservation initiatives across multiple states.

“Honda has set a global goal to achieve carbon neutrality for all of our products and corporate activities by 2050, and we are pleased to support the efforts of environmental organizations doing their own good work to help ensure a sustainable future,” said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Our commitment to the environment is one of the core pillars of Honda’s giving that positively impacts our communities, our nation and our planet.”

Workforce Development & Education

Whether it’s strengthening the current workforce or developing the workforce of the future, Honda is committed to manufacturing in North America. To do this, Honda ha created technical development centers, focused not only on advancing the skills of associates but also the next generation workforce. Learn more here.

Honda Hosts Creators Wanted, Nation’s Largest Manufacturing Careers Campaign, in Ohio

Honda, which has contributed $2.25 million to Creators Wanted to advance the campaign's progress, hosted more than 300 Ohio students on a tour of the Honda Heritage Center in Marysville. The students were able to experience the exhibit of Honda's history of innovation and tour the Honda Technical Development Center, where Honda associates have the opportunity to advance their skills for high-tech manufacturing.

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Honda’s U.S. Production Facilities Hosted Over 1,600 Students for Manufacturing Day to Promote Career Opportunities in Modern Manufacturing

Last October, Honda hosted Manufacturing Day activities for students and teachers at nine of its U.S. production facilities, highlighting a broad array of career opportunities available in modern manufacturing. Students had the opportunity to meet with Honda associates and participate in hands-on activities like building a model car using an assembly line and virtual welding. Honda's MFG Day events reached more than 1,600 students from 40 different schools in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio and the Carolinas.

Honda Launches ‘Drive the Legacy’ Initiative to Advance its Long-term Commitment to HBCUs

Honda recently launched a new, multifaceted initiative called “Drive the Legacy” to advance the company’s longstanding commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and attract top talent to Honda careers. The initiative focuses on four key pillars: educational and career opportunities, program and infrastructure support, outreach and advocacy, and unique experiences that celebrate HBCU culture.

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Honda Impact

For more than 40 years, Honda manufacturing operations in America have demonstrated an outstanding track record of success based on the principles of teamwork, mutual respect and open communication.