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Yamato Transport
Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesJapan
Last verified 3 months agokuronekoyamato.co.jp
Yamato Transport Co., Ltd., commonly known as Kuroneko Yamato, is a leading player in the couriers and express delivery services industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1919, the company has grown to dominate the logistics landscape, particularly in Japan and across Asia.
Yamato Transport offers a range of core services, including parcel delivery, logistics solutions, and international shipping, distinguished by their commitment to reliability and customer satisfaction. The company is renowned for its innovative delivery options, such as the "Takkyubin" service, which provides convenient door-to-door delivery.
With a strong market position, Yamato Transport has achieved numerous accolades for its operational excellence and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted logistics partner in the region.
13
DitchCarbon score
-24 vs industry average
Yamato Transport’s score of 13 is lower than 21% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Couriers and Express Delivery Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.362
20182025
The Couriers and Express Delivery Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
20202021202220232024
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Yamato Transport's reported carbon emissions
Yamato Transport, a Couriers and Express Delivery Services company headquartered in JP, reported approximately 2.10 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2024. This figure represents a decrease from approximately 2.33 billion kg CO2e in 2023 and about 2.46 billion kg CO2e in 2022. For 2022, their emissions included approximately 656.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 238.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and about 1.57 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2021, Yamato Transport reported total emissions of approximately 2.57 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 657.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 265.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 1.65 billion kg CO2e.
Yamato Transport has set a near-term absolute target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 45% from 2021 levels by 2030, aiming for approximately 479,000 tonnes CO2e. Emissions data for Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. is directly reported by the company.
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Yamato Transport’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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