Yamato Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Yamato's score of 38 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Yamato's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Yamato's total carbon emissions reached approximately 3,196,126,000 kg CO2e, comprising 649,522,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 129,513,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,417,091,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2024, where total emissions were about 3,041,374,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 656,732,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 166,350,000 kg CO2e. Yamato has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2023, compared to 2021 levels. Additionally, they target a 10% reduction in overall GHG emissions by 2024, relative to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. For the medium term, they aim for a 48% decrease in total emissions by 2030, also compared to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. In line with global climate goals, Yamato has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This includes specific initiatives such as the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) and solar power generation equipment to reduce emissions across all scopes. The company is actively working towards reducing its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025. Yamato's emissions data is sourced directly from Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., with no cascading from a parent organization. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions transparently, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2010 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Yamato'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.
Yamato 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.
