Yamaha
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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Yamaha's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yamaha Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 151,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 22,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 128,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 103,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by the fiscal year 2030/31, using FY2017/18 as the baseline. Yamaha's emissions reduction targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Yamaha's emissions data shows a consistent effort to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, with significant reductions planned in the coming years. The company is actively working towards these ambitious targets, which include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 25,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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