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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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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Yamaha Motor's score of 55 is higher than 95% 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 Motor's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Yamaha Motor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,100,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure 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 of around 30,549,563,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Yamaha Motor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 52% reduction in CO2 emissions by fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2010 levels, specifically targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all operations by 2050, with interim goals of reaching carbon neutrality in its factories by 2035. In addition to these targets, Yamaha plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% or more by 2050, focusing on emissions generated during the use phase of its products. The company is also enhancing its electric model lineup and exploring renewable energy sources, including hydrogen and synthetic fuels, to support its long-term sustainability goals. Overall, Yamaha Motor's comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects its commitment to environmental stewardship and aligns with global climate action initiatives.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yamaha Motor's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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