Yamato Transport
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.
-22 vs industry average
Yamato Transport’s score of 18 is lower than 25% 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
Couriers and Express Delivery Services has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Couriers and Express Delivery Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
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Yamato Transport's reported carbon emissions
Yamato Transport, a prominent player in the Couriers and Express Delivery Services industry in Japan (JP), has reported a total of approximately 2.1 billion kg CO2e for the fiscal year 2024. This figure represents the sum of its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Looking at previous years, Yamato Transport reported approximately 2.33 billion kg CO2e in fiscal year 2023 and approximately 2.46 billion kg CO2e in fiscal year 2022. For fiscal year 2022, their detailed breakdown included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 656.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 238.5 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.57 billion kg CO2e. In fiscal year 2021, their total emissions were approximately 2.57 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 657.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 265.7 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 1.65 billion kg CO2e.
Yamato Transport has set a significant climate commitment to achieve a 45% reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) from FY2021 levels by 2030. This target is equivalent to approximately 479,000 tonnes CO2e.
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Yamato Transport’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
45% reduction in all scopes
2030 GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2): 45% reduction from FY2021 levels* Approx. 479,000 t CO₂e
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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