ISUZU Motors South Africa’s 2025 Sustainability Report shows significant progress in advancing the company’s growth, governance, environmental stewardship and societal leadership commitments. According to the company, the report covers the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, and details its performance against key sustainability targets, verified through independent third‑party assurance.
Aligned with the global Isuzu Environmental Vision2050, the report highlights Isuzu Motors South Africa’s (IMSAf) integrated approach to creating long-term value for stakeholders while addressing Africa’s unique social, economic and environmental challenges.
“Sustainability is not an add-on; it is a core pillar of our business strategy, we have deployed clear sustainability objectives into our day-to-day operations, supported by rigorous and continuous monitoring of performance metrics,” said Billy Tom, president of Isuzu Motors South Africa. “We are proud of our achievements, but more importantly, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what sustainability means for our industry and the communities we serve.”
The company noted key 2025 highlights in the various categories as follows:
Growth
- Maintained the number one position in South Africa’s Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle segments for the 12th consecutive year.
- Expanded product innovation, including the launch of a locally manufactured Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck to reduce emissions.
Governance
- Sustained level 1 B-BBEE contributor status for five years in a row.
- Continued third‑party verification of sustainability data to ensure transparency and credibility.
Environment
- Achieved zero waste to landfill in Isuzu Motors South Africa operations for the ninth consecutive year.
- Recorded a 7.03% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions year-on-year, exceeding the Isuzu Environmental Vision 2050 mid‑term goal of 50% reduction by 2030.
- Implemented advanced metering to improve water usage accuracy, supporting a cumulative 40% reduction in water consumption since 2018.
Societal leadership
- Continued investment in education and community development, including disaster relief projects in flood‑affected Eastern Cape communities using reusable packaging scrap material from manufacturing operations.
- Created over 45 additional jobs through its circular economy waste‑management initiatives.
IMSAf says its sustainability journey is anchored in its commitment to responsible corporate citizenship, driving positive change across its value chain. The 2025 Sustainability Report reaffirms the company’s long-term vision to innovate for tomorrow while delivering measurable impact today.
