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YASKAWA Electric Corporation

YASKAWA Electric Corporation, a leading name in the automation and robotics industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Founded in 1915, YASKAWA has established itself as a pioneer in motion control, robotics, and system engineering, achieving significant milestones such as the development of the world’s first industrial robot. The company’s core offerings include advanced servo motors, drives, and industrial robots, which are renowned for their precision and reliability. YASKAWA's commitment to innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in enhancing manufacturing efficiency and automation solutions. With a strong focus on sustainability and smart technology, YASKAWA Electric Corporation continues to shape the future of industrial automation globally.

DitchCarbon Score

How does YASKAWA Electric Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

YASKAWA Electric Corporation's score of 20 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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YASKAWA Electric Corporation's reported carbon emissions

YASKAWA Electric Corporation, headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments to address its greenhouse gas emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets. YASKAWA aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by FY2030, using FY2018 as the base year. Additionally, the corporation is committed to a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2030, with FY2020 as the reference year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. YASKAWA's proactive approach reflects its commitment to sustainability within the electrical equipment and machinery sector, positioning the company as a responsible player in the fight against climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. YASKAWA Electric Corporation's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. YASKAWA Electric Corporation is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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YASKAWA Electric Corporation is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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