Since its earliest environmental success with the CVCC Civic, which was a major breakthrough in reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency, Honda has introduced many new automobile technologies designed to help the environment. From gas-electric hybrids and natural-gas vehicles to hydrogen fuel-cell technology, Honda cars have been at the forefront of alternative-fuel powertrains.

Many of those vehicles, along with gasoline-powered automobiles that have demonstrated fuel and emission efficiency, have been recognized by various organizations with annual awards. What follows is a comprehensive list of the environmental awards received by Honda products and manufacturing facilities.

List of Honda environmental awards

World Car of the Year – World Green Car

• 2006 Civic Hybrid
• 2009 FCX Clarity

Mother Earth News Best Green Car (Top-5)

• 2010 Civic Hybrid
• 2010 Insight

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) (Top-5)

• 2010 Civic GX
• 2010 Civic Hybrid
• 2010 Insight
• 2011 Civic GX
• 2011 Civic Hybrid
• 2012 Civic GX
• 2012 Insight

Kelley Blue Book Top Green Cars

• 2010 Insight
• 2014 Accord Hybrid

Green Car Journal Green Car of the Year

• 2012 Civic GX
• 2014 Honda Accord

Green Car Journal Green SUV of the Year

• 2016 HR-V

Green Car Reports best car to buy

• 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) America’s Greenest Automaker

• 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2010

Energy Star Facility (EPA)

• Marysville Auto Plant (2006-2016)
• East Liberty Plant (2006-2016)
• Honda Mfg. of Indiana (2012-2016)
• Honda Mfg. of Alabama (2006, 2008)