Yamaha Motor Sustainability Profile
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 30.9 billion kg CO2e, comprising 144,959,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 257,699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 30.5 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This total reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which account for about 98.5% of their overall emissions, primarily from the use of sold products. Yamaha Motor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 52% reduction in CO2 emissions from both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2010 levels. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with an interim target of reducing emissions from production by 58% by 2024. Furthermore, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 24% by 2030, focusing on the product use phase. The company’s long-term strategy includes a commitment to carbon neutrality in its factories by 2035 and a significant shift towards electrification, with expectations that 90% of motorcycles will be electrified by 2050. These initiatives are part of Yamaha Motor's broader Medium-Term Management Plan, which underscores their dedication to sustainability and reducing their environmental impact.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
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.
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Yamaha Motor's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
