Yamato
Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as Yamato, is a leading logistics and delivery service provider headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1919, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a cornerstone of the Japanese logistics industry. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Asia, Yamato excels in parcel delivery, freight forwarding, and logistics solutions. Yamato is renowned for its innovative services, including the iconic "Kuroneko Yamato" delivery system, which offers unparalleled convenience and reliability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering same-day delivery services in Japan, solidifying its market position as a trusted leader in the logistics sector. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Yamato continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for businesses and consumers alike.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Yamato'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.
Industry Benchmark
Yamato's score of 39 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yamato's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yamato's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 220,260,000 kg CO2e, comprising 56,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 113,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 220,260,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. Over the years, Yamato's emissions have shown fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at about 808,000,000 kg CO2e in 2010, increasing to approximately 917,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and then slightly decreasing to 902,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not publicly set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Yamato's emissions intensity, particularly in the context of their revenue, has been tracked, with a notable intensity of 0.0283 kg CO2e per JPY in 2023. This metric is crucial for understanding their operational efficiency in relation to carbon emissions. Overall, while Yamato has made strides in tracking emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests that further action may be necessary to align with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 668,367,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 268,228,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,271,405,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Yamato is committed to some 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.
