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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.

12

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.'s score of 12 is lower than 53% 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 from Scope 1 and 69,371,710 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, the company recorded 34,530 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services. In comparison, emissions for previous years show a trend of fluctuation: in 2019, emissions were about 22,127,630 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 74,196,160 kg CO2e for Scope 2; in 2018, they were approximately 17,948,020 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 67,909,730 kg CO2e for Scope 2; and in 2010, emissions were around 21,274,510 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 37,947,730 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these figures, Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company has reported emissions data for Scope 1, 2, and 3, but lacks defined reduction initiatives or targets, which are crucial for aligning with industry standards and addressing climate change effectively.

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37,947,730
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 medium 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. Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. is headquartered 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 committed to any 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.

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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