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Furniture Manufacturing
JP
updated 4 months ago

Gs Yuasa Sustainability Profile

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GS Yuasa Corporation, a leading name in the battery manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1917, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development of advanced battery technologies, particularly in the automotive and industrial sectors. GS Yuasa is renowned for its high-performance lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, which are distinguished by their reliability and innovative design. The company’s commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted supplier for various applications, including electric vehicles, motorcycles, and renewable energy systems. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, GS Yuasa continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a global leader in battery solutions.

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How does Gs Yuasa's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

50

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Gs Yuasa's score of 50 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

70%

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Gs Yuasa's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Gs Yuasa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 420,718,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 emissions of about 380,118,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 40,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 600,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a minimum of 15% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2025 and 30% by 2030, compared to fiscal 2018 levels. Furthermore, Gs Yuasa has declared a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by fiscal 2050. This commitment is supported by the establishment of a dedicated organisation for energy management in 2023, reflecting their proactive approach to climate action. The emissions data is sourced directly from Gs Yuasa Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent organisations.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Gs Yuasa's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gs Yuasa's primary industry is Furniture Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Gs Yuasa's Location?

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Very high
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 Gs Yuasa is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Gs Yuasa's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 93460% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
93460%
Capital Goods
22515%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
9926%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2988%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1340%
Employee Commuting
422%
Waste Generated in Operations
220%
Business Travel
145%

Gs Yuasa's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Gs Yuasa has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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