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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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65

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 65 is higher than 96% 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 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 106,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 128,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 22,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 106,000,000 kg CO2e. Yamaha has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030/31 from a FY2017/18 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Yamaha has established a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal 2051. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Yamaha's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
25,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
133,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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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Yamaha is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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