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The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., often known simply as Yokohama Rubber, is a global powerhouse in the rubber and plastic products industry. Established in Japan in 1917, the company has grown from its headquarters to operate extensively across various international markets.
Yokohama Rubber is renowned for its diverse portfolio, with high-performance tyres for passenger cars, trucks, and buses forming its core business. Beyond the automotive sector, its expertise extends to advanced industrial products, including high-pressure hoses and conveyor belts, as well as specialised aerospace components. The company's commitment to technological innovation and sustainable practices underpins its position as a leading global manufacturer of premium rubber solutions.
-4 vs industry average
Yokohama Rubber’s score of 15 is lower than 41% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rubber and Plastic Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Rubber and Plastic Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Yokohama Rubber, headquartered in JP, reported total Scope 1 emissions of 588,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 494,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 25,718,000,000 kg CO2e for the 2023 reporting year.
The company has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. Yokohama Rubber aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 63.0% by 2035, from a 2024 base year. Additionally, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 63.0% by 2035, from a 2024 base year. For Scope 3, Yokohama Rubber commits to reduce absolute GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 37.5% within the same 2024 to 2035 timeframe. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C.
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63% reduction in Scope 2
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 63.0% by 2035 from a 2024 base year.
2035
63% reduction in Scope 1
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 63.0% by 2035 from a 2024 base year.
2035
37.5% reduction in scope 3 upstream
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transport…
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