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.
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Yamato's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Yamato's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 823,000,000 kg CO2e, a slight decrease from about 860,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions reported for both years fall under Scope 1 and 2 categories, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. Yamato has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023, compared to 2021 levels. Additionally, they have established a medium-term target of a 48% reduction in total greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, relative to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. This commitment includes a focus on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with global climate goals. The company has also initiated various reduction initiatives, such as the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) and solar power generation equipment, to support their sustainability objectives. Notably, they aim to reduce Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and have set a target to decrease Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. Yamato's emissions data is sourced directly from Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company continues to monitor and report its progress towards these targets, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its environmental impact.
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| 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Yamato 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.
