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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.'s score of 12 is lower than 71% 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 significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2020, the company emitted approximately 24,930,360 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 69,371,710 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, alongside 34,530 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services. This marked an increase from 2019, where emissions were about 22,127,630 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 74,196,160 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2018, Kwang Yang's emissions were approximately 17,948,020 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 67,909,730 kg CO2e (Scope 2), indicating a trend of rising emissions over the years. The company has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which suggests a lack of formal commitments to reduce their carbon footprint at this time. Overall, Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. is currently facing challenges in managing its carbon emissions, with no clear reduction initiatives or targets outlined in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
21,274,510
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Scope 2
37,947,730
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Scope 3
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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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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