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Yamaha

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Yamaha Corporation, commonly known as Yamaha, is a leading multinational company headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1887, Yamaha has evolved from its origins in musical instrument manufacturing to become a prominent player in the music, audio, and electronics industries. With major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Yamaha is renowned for its diverse range of products, including pianos, guitars, audio equipment, and motorcycles. Yamaha's commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a market leader, particularly in the musical instrument sector, where it is celebrated for its craftsmanship and technological advancements. The company has achieved numerous milestones, including the development of the first electronic piano in the 1980s. Today, Yamaha continues to inspire musicians and enthusiasts worldwide with its unique blend of tradition and modernity.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Yamaha's score of 65 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yamaha's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Yamaha Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 126,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 106,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were approximately 150,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 22,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 128,000,000 kg CO2e. Yamaha has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030/31, using FY2017/18 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Yamaha has established a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal 2051. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change. All emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Yamaha Corporation, with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization.

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Scope 1
25,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
133,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yamaha's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Yamaha is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Yamaha is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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