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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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68

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Yamaha's score of 68 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yamaha's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Yamaha Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 126,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 106,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 151,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 22,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 128,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 103,100,000 kg CO2e. Yamaha has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by fiscal year 2051. Additionally, the company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by FY2030/31 from a FY2017/18 baseline, while also targeting a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Yamaha's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its long-term vision, which includes a collective reduction of 58% from 2010 levels for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions during its Medium-Term Management Plan, spanning from 2010 to 2024.

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Scope 2
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yamaha's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Yamaha is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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