Yaskawa
Yaskawa Electric Corporation, commonly known as Yaskawa, is a leading global player in the automation and robotics industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1915, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe and Asia, and is renowned for its innovative solutions in motion control, robotics, and industrial automation. Yaskawa's core products encompass a wide range of servo drives, industrial robots, and motion control systems, distinguished by their precision and reliability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the Motoman robot series, which has set industry standards for performance and versatility. With a commitment to advancing automation technology, Yaskawa continues to solidify its market position, recognised for its contributions to enhancing productivity and efficiency across various sectors.
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Yaskawa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yaskawa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,353,610 kg CO2e, comprising 14,332,430 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,021,190 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 4,630,492,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 19,443,050 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions at 13,338,210 kg CO2e and 6,104,840 kg CO2e, respectively. Yaskawa has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 37.8% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2021 levels. This commitment reflects their strategy to accelerate CO2 emission reductions in alignment with global climate goals. The company is actively working towards these targets, which are crucial for mitigating their overall carbon footprint. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that Yaskawa's reported figures are independently sourced. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its environmental impact across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,663,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 37,568,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 50,438,721,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Yaskawa 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.
