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Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Kymco, is a prominent Taiwanese manufacturer headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 1963, Kymco has evolved into a leading player in the global motorcycle and scooter industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative range of scooters, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles, distinguished by their reliability and advanced technology. Kymco's commitment to quality and performance has solidified its market position, making it a preferred choice among riders worldwide. With a rich history marked by key milestones, including the introduction of electric scooters, Kymco continues to push the boundaries of mobility solutions, catering to the diverse needs of modern consumers.

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How does Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail Services 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.'s score of 22 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd., headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported its carbon emissions data for the year 2020, with total emissions of approximately 24,930,360 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 69,371,710 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of around 34,530 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. In previous years, emissions were as follows: in 2019, Scope 1 emissions were about 22,127,630 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 74,196,160 kg CO2e; in 2018, Scope 1 emissions totalled around 17,948,020 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 67,909,730 kg CO2e; and in 2010, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 21,274,510 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions reached about 37,947,730 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Sale, maintenance, repair of motor vehicles, motor vehicles parts, motorcycles, motor cycles parts and accessoiries, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. is not participating in any 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
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