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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Industry Benchmark
Yaskawa's score of 29 is higher than 84% 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 Scope 1 emissions of about 7,392,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 36,190,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 53,718,142,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from their value chain, including the use of sold products. In 2021, Yaskawa's total emissions were about 58,486,689,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 10,829,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 41,298,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 58,434,562,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. However, Yaskawa's emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and reporting their carbon footprint, which is essential for understanding their impact on climate change and for future sustainability efforts.
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Add to project| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
