Yamaha Motor
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., commonly known as Yamaha, is a leading Japanese manufacturer headquartered in Iwata, Japan. Established in 1953, the company has made significant strides in the automotive and marine industries, becoming a prominent player in the global market. Yamaha operates across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on motorcycles, marine products, and power products. Renowned for its innovative engineering, Yamaha offers a diverse range of products, including motorcycles, outboard motors, and all-terrain vehicles. The company is celebrated for its commitment to quality and performance, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Yamaha has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the motor industry.
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Yamaha Motor's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yamaha Motor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,952,221,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 30,549,563,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 144,959,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 257,699,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached around 402,658,000 kg CO2e. Yamaha Motor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 52% reduction in CO2 emissions by fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2010 levels for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its factories by 2035 and aims for overall carbon neutrality by 2050. This long-term strategy includes a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 24% by 2030, primarily focusing on the product use phase. The company is also planning to expand its electric model lineup and promote the use of renewable energy sources, with expectations that 90% of motorcycles will be electrified by 2050. These initiatives reflect Yamaha Motor's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Yamaha Motor 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.
