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 score of 22 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yaskawa's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Yaskawa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,761,724,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,392,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 36,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 53,718,142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as the use of sold products and capital goods. In 2021, the company's total emissions were about 58,486,689,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 10,829,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 41,298,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 58,434,562,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, Yaskawa's total emissions were around 50,487,953,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 11,663,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 37,568,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were notably high at approximately 50,438,721,000 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial figures, Yaskawa has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further transparency regarding their strategies to mitigate climate impact.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,663,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 37,568,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 50,438,721,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Yaskawa is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
