Honda's Takasu Proving Ground receives biodiversity certification for 571 hectares
HMC•Honda's Takasu Proving Ground in Japan received national certification for sustainable natural site management, covering 571 hectares, or about 70% of the site. A 2025 survey found 1,245 plant and animal species there, including 58 rare species.
1. Certification at Takasu
The certification covers 571 hectares at Honda's Takasu Proving Ground, about 70% of the site and the largest certified area at a single Honda operation. Takasu is Honda's third certified operation, bringing certified land to about 40% of the combined Japanese production, R&D and Mobility Resort Motegi footprint.
2. Survey findings
A 2025 survey confirmed 1,245 plant and animal species at Takasu, including 58 rare species.
