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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Yamaha Motor's score of 32 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yamaha Motor's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yamaha Motor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 144,959,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 257,699,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 30,549,563,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, primarily from the use of sold products. Yamaha has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a total Scope 1 and 2 emissions figure of about 402,658,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, the company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions data indicates a commitment to transparency and accountability in its environmental impact, although further details on specific reduction strategies or long-term climate commitments are not available. Yamaha continues to focus on sustainability as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, aligning with global trends towards reducing carbon emissions in the automotive and motor industries.
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| 2010 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 34,046,049,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Yamaha Motor 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.
