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Rubber and Plastic Products
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updated a month ago

Yokohama Rubber Sustainability Profile

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Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., commonly known as Yokohama, is a leading Japanese manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1917, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the global tyre and rubber industry, with significant operations across Asia, North America, and Europe. Yokohama specialises in the production of high-performance tyres for passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses, as well as industrial rubber products. Renowned for their innovative technology and commitment to sustainability, Yokohama's tyres are designed to enhance safety and performance while minimising environmental impact. With a strong market position, Yokohama has achieved notable milestones, including the development of eco-friendly tyre solutions and advanced tread designs. The company continues to be recognised for its quality and reliability, making it a trusted choice for consumers and businesses alike.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Yokohama Rubber's score of 36 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yokohama Rubber's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Yokohama Rubber reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 569,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 483,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 26,661,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The combined emissions from Scope 1 and 2 amounted to about 1,082,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with near-term targets classified as "Committed" under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, specific reduction targets or timelines have not been disclosed. Yokohama Rubber's emissions data is self-reported and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent company, indicating that the figures are derived directly from their own operations. The company operates within the tire sector and is headquartered in Japan. Overall, Yokohama Rubber is actively engaging in climate commitments, although further details on specific reduction initiatives or long-term targets remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
2,463,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
4,161,150
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
57,246,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Yokohama Rubber's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yokohama Rubber's primary industry is Rubber and plastic products (25), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Yokohama Rubber's Location?

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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. This request for Yokohama Rubber is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Yokohama Rubber's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Yokohama Rubber's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased significantly since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 78% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
78%
Purchased Goods and Services
13%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Investments
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Yokohama Rubber's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Yokohama Rubber has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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