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.
How does Yamaha Motor'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.
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Yamaha Motor's score of 50 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Yamaha Motor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,952,221,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 144,959,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 257,699,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 30,549,563,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 52% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2010 levels. Furthermore, Yamaha Motor is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with an interim goal of reducing emissions from production by 58% by 2024. Yamaha's long-term strategy includes a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 24% by 2030, primarily focusing on the product use phase. The company also aims for a 90% reduction in emissions from products used by consumers by 2050, compared to 2010 levels. These initiatives reflect Yamaha's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with global efforts to mitigate carbon 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 |
Yamaha Motor's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 15% last year and increased by approximately 11% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Yamaha Motor has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

