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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Industry Benchmark
Yamaha's score of 63 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 FY2030/31, 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 goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Yamaha's ongoing efforts to address climate change include initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions throughout its operations, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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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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Yamaha is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
