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Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd., commonly known as Yamato, is a leading player in the couriers and express delivery services industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Established in 1919, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in logistics innovation and customer service excellence.
Yamato operates extensively across Japan and has a growing presence in international markets, offering a range of services including parcel delivery, logistics solutions, and e-commerce support. Its signature "Kuroneko Yamato" delivery service is renowned for its reliability and customer-centric approach, setting it apart in a competitive landscape.
With a strong market position, Yamato has received numerous accolades for its operational efficiency and commitment to sustainability, making it a trusted choice for businesses and consumers alike.
+5 vs industry average
Yamato’s score of 43 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Couriers and Express Delivery Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Couriers and Express Delivery Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Yamato, headquartered in JP and operating in Couriers and Express Delivery Services, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,196,126,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes 649,522,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 129,513,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,417,091,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the previous year, 2024, the company's total emissions were about 3,041,374,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 656,732,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 166,350,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,218,292,000 kg CO2e.
Yamato has set several climate commitments. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, aligning with global and Japanese national targets. For the near term, Yamato targets a 48% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. Another near-term target is to reduce GHG emission intensity by 10% by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. Yamato also states an ambition to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade. The company also previously aimed to reduce CO2 emissions per operating revenue by 10% by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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